Ceremonies By Matiu

Ceremonies By Matiu Tēnā koe!

My name is Matiu Workman, I’m a Celebrant and MC based in beautiful Ōtepoti | Dunedin 🌊🫶🏽

I love leading weddings, events & farewells centred on aroha (love) and manaakitanga (respect and support) 💕

Let’s chat about your big day!

Happy one year anniversary to the incredible .driver and .driver. I’ll be forever grateful for your trust in me to lead ...
01/03/2026

Happy one year anniversary to the incredible .driver and .driver. I’ll be forever grateful for your trust in me to lead a beautifully intimate ceremony in front of your whānau, before a celebration in front of your wider community in December. ❤️

You both display such a gentle and supportive love that’s so reflective of you who are. You should be so proud of yourselves - I know your families are.

Photos courtesy of the incredible .image_ 🙌🏽

Looking forward to hosting what will be a fascinating insight into the game we know and love here in Aotearoa. Make sure...
02/10/2025

Looking forward to hosting what will be a fascinating insight into the game we know and love here in Aotearoa. Make sure you get your tickets below, you won’t want to miss it!

A real blessing to jump on and support the Southern Hoiho for the 2025 Tauihi season as a pou tikanga (cultural advisor)...
30/09/2025

A real blessing to jump on and support the Southern Hoiho for the 2025 Tauihi season as a pou tikanga (cultural advisor). The players have been fantastic and bought in to incorporating waiata and karakia in various settings. Also amazing to have had the incredible Scott Rātima-Nolan (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga) who created an amazing taonga parāoa for the team. Nō tātou te whiwhi, e te rangatira!
Make sure you support this amazing group of players throughout the Tauihi season! Toitū Te Mana Hoiho!

Always nice to have the opportunity to support Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka with events on campus, including this event that inv...
15/04/2025

Always nice to have the opportunity to support Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka with events on campus, including this event that involved business community and local government representatives. Ko te reo kia tika, ko te reo kia rere, ko te reo kia Māori.

Has been a busy end to the cricket season, with three events in four days for  /  ,  and . Always enjoyable being able t...
13/04/2025

Has been a busy end to the cricket season, with three events in four days for / , and . Always enjoyable being able to celebrate success at all of the various levels of cricket in the region, particularly the Otago Sparks’ incredible Hallyburton Johnstone Shield victory!

Special shoutout to and .prod for the photos 🫶🏽

Ngā mihi o te tau hou Pākehā! 🎉🙌🏽🕺Happy New Year, whānau!I’m not sure about you, but I’m feeling excited about what 2025...
03/01/2025

Ngā mihi o te tau hou Pākehā! 🎉🙌🏽🕺
Happy New Year, whānau!

I’m not sure about you, but I’m feeling excited about what 2025 has in store for all of us. That might be because I’m fresh off a wee break with loved ones in Te Hūpēnui/Greytown, or because we are still in the features of summer, but I’m excited about this year 😊👏🏽

They say the holiday period is often a time when milestones happen - engagements, celebrations or planning for something exciting. It’s all about having things to look forward to and celebrate!

If you got engaged over the holidays or have a significant event rolling around - amazing, congratulations! If meaningfully incorporating tikanga Māori into your special day is what you’re after, mixed with jokes that are *at least as* funny as those Christmas cracker ones you heard last year, I’d love to have a chat 🙋🏽‍♂️

Here’s to finding ways to celebrate and thrive in 2025!

Get in touch to discuss how I can bring the perfect flow and energy to your special day.
11/11/2024

Get in touch to discuss how I can bring the perfect flow and energy to your special day.

It was an honour to officiate Cat and Ross' beautiful wedding. It was a poignant reminder of true love standing the test...
09/11/2024

It was an honour to officiate Cat and Ross' beautiful wedding. It was a poignant reminder of true love standing the test of time. They very generously wrote this kind review, which means the world to me:

"We found it daunting to look over the list of 70-something certified celebrants and pick one, but we feel very fortunate that we chose Matiu. He put a lot of effort into getting to know us and our story, weaving it into a special and tailored ceremony. Preparations were complicated by the 12-hour time difference between us in Norway and New Zealand, but Matiu was flexible, patient, and persistent.

From our first conversation, Matiu's openness and calming presence made the whole process both fun and enlightening. On the day, he seamlessly blended sincerity, procedure, and a good dose of humour that had everyone smiling. His efforts truly made it the best possible day for us.

Anyone on the lookout for a celebrant who embraces aroha, crafts a ceremony with a touch of te reo, and adds a sprinkle of humour should absolutely choose Matiu!"

It's a special day for you both to stand true in who you are, together.Contact me today to start planning a ceremony tha...
07/11/2024

It's a special day for you both to stand true in who you are, together.

Contact me today to start planning a ceremony that truly reflects your love story.

Tēnā koutou, ko Matiu Workman tēnei e mihi ana ki a koutou.Hi there, my name is Matiu, and I am an MC and celebrant base...
04/11/2024

Tēnā koutou, ko Matiu Workman tēnei e mihi ana ki a koutou.

Hi there, my name is Matiu, and I am an MC and celebrant based in Ōtepoti / Dunedin.

My journey began a few years ago when some close friends invited me to officiate their special occasion. Celebrating their incredible love was a joy for me, and I discovered my passion for creating meaningful moments. I’m a laid-back person, and I believe that important days should reflect that same relaxed spirit, filled with love and manaakitanga.

Whether it’s a wedding, civil union, funeral, or any other significant event, I’m dedicated to crafting a day that’s tailored just for you. I look forward to walking alongside you as we plan your next celebration!

📸 Joanna Livingston Photography

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