Conference Information
To view the full programme, please click here
To view the Conference speaker profiles, click here
Conference scheduled activities:
You may purchase your 2025 CANZ Conference event tickets here.
If travelling with a partner, they may join you at the Saturday evening gala dinner, without otherwise attending the Conference. Partners will need their own gala dinner ticket, and these can be purchased as a Saturday Night Gala dinner – general admission (non-member) ticket.
Conference event tickets
CANZ member prices:
- CANZ Conference | Friday Welcome: Free (CANZ members)
- CANZ Conference | Saturday and Sunday: $400.00 incl. GST (CANZ members)
- CANZ Conference Gala Dinner | Saturday: $20.00 incl. GST (CANZ members)
Non-member prices:
- CANZ Conference | Friday Welcome: $40.00 (non-members)
- CANZ Conference | Saturday and Sunday: $500.00 incl. GST (non-members)
- CANZ Conference Gala Dinner | Saturday: $100.00 incl. GST (non-members)
No refunds are offered for this event.
What you can expect at the 2025 CANZ Conference:
- Nine speaker presentations
- A wedding panel consisting of a seasoned wedding professionals, from a wedding photographer, wedding content creator and wedding co-ordinator.
- A chance to ask questions of our National Executive team during our open Q&A session
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on Saturday and Sunday.
- Tea, coffee, water and juices on Saturday and Sunday.
- Opportunities to meet the Conference speakers
- A chance to connect with other CANZ members and celebrants from across Aotearoa New Zealand across three Conference events
- Access to special vending and trade tables specially selected for you
- A perfect opportunity to start your conference weekend off at the welcome event at St Johns Eatery
- A night to remember with live entertainment and food during the Saturday evening gala dinner
- ...and so much more!
Not included are airfare or travel, hotel, or dinners. There is an optional dinner add for Saturday night, to which partners welcome to purchase as well. If you wish to join us, those tickets are available here.
Are you travelling to stay in Wellington for this conference and need to know where to stay?
Accommodation recommendation | Oaks Wellington
Use promo code CEL2025 for a discount - Valid until 15 July 2025
Address | 89 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington
Reservations | 0800 004 285
YOUR PARTNERS ARE NOT FORGOTTEN!
Te Whanganui-a-tara/Wellington has so much to offer:
- Te Papa Museum – Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest museum with so much to offer!
- Weta workshop – an experience for all ages and fans of Lord of the Rings, located in Miramar.
- Wellington Cable Car – located on Lambton Quay with views from the top that you can’t beat!
- Lambton Quay and Cuba Street – Showcasing all major retailers as well as boutique shops, shopping hubs located in the centre of Wellington, not to be missed!
- Wellington Central – famous for its vibrant arts, music and food scenes the city centre has something for everyone!
- Wellington Zoo – an activity perfect for the kids!
- Beehive – Wellingtons most iconic landmark.
If travelling with a partner, they may join you at the Saturday evening gala dinner, without otherwise attending the Conference. Partners will need their own gala dinner ticket, and these can be purchased as a Saturday Night Gala dinner – general admission (non-member) ticket. You can purchase a partner ticket from here.
A payment instalment option is available to CANZ members.
Please email Rikkilee at support@celebrantsassociation.co.nz to register for this payment option, reserve your tickets and receive further information.
Payment instalments are available in four equal payments and are due by the 20th of April, May, June and July 2025.
Full payment is required before your Conference event tickets code will be issued.
