NZ Marriage Licence: The Complete 2026 Guide (Step-by-Step)
How to get a New Zealand marriage licence , cost, timing, forms, witnesses, and the full step-by-step checklist from a working Kiwi celebrant.
By Nate Dunn ·
Advice
Wedding advice for Kiwi couples
Ceremony scripts, vow templates and planning notes from celebrant Nate Dunn , written for weddings in Aotearoa.
Why Kiwi Couples Don't Use Wedding Planners (And What To Do Instead)
Most NZ couples plan their own wedding, unlike the USA. Here's why, where that leaves you, and how a celebrant who's worked your venue dozens of times fills the gap.
By Nate Dunn ·
Wedding Ceremony Script NZ: A Celebrant's Template (2026)
A New Zealand celebrant's full wedding ceremony script template , legal vows, processional, ring exchange and signing , with Kiwi-friendly examples you can adapt.
By Nate Dunn ·