Janie Storey - Marriage Celebrant

20/01/2026

Hayley Lougher

Ōhiwa Little Fishers Competition to Take Place at Ōhope Wharf This Saturday

Ōhope Wharf will host the Ōhiwa Little Fishers Comp this Saturday, with young anglers aged 14 and younger from across the region set to take part in a community-led fishing event aimed at tamariki.

The competition has been pulled together by a collective of local businesses who have rallied to create an accessible, family-focused event that encourages children to get involved in fishing while learning about the species that live within Ōhiwa Harbour.

Ōhope Wharf holds long-standing significance for many local families, having served for generations as a place to gather, fish, and spend time together. Organisers say the location was a natural choice, reflecting the event’s focus on community and shared experience.

Rather than centring solely on the biggest catch, the competition will run using a bingo-card style format, allowing all participants an opportunity to win prizes while recognising a range of catches and fishing achievements. The format also supports learning about fish species and responsible fishing practices.

Organisers report strong interest ahead of the event and say they have been encouraged by the level of support shown by local businesses and sponsors.

The event will take place at Ōhope Wharf from 11am, with prize-giving scheduled for 3pm.

The Ōhiwa Little Fishers Competition is supported by the following local and regional businesses:

Ōhope Pharmacy, Ōhope Medical, Foursquare, Redwood Tree Walk, Skyline Rotorua, ZORB Rotorua, Laser Photos & Cameras, Fishermans’ Wharf, Velocity Valley, Pohutukawa Plumbing, White Pointer Boats, Cadera, Gateway Funerals, Whaitaki Limited, Ake Accountants, Peppers Building Supplies, Black Magic Tackle, Cafe Awa.

The event is open to registered participants and aims to provide a safe, inclusive environment for children to take part in a long-standing local pastime.

The event has been coordinated by The Wharfside Collective, a group of tourism and hospitality businesses that work together to activate the Ōhope Wharfside. The collective includes Mata Beer, The Waffle Clubb, Tio Ōhiwa Harbour Cruises and Oyster Experiences, Hinemoana, Oz Dogs, Harbour View Berrys’, Washington Street Filipino Street Food, Takutai Adventures, and Dream Bean Coffee.

Pre-registrations are available via: https://shorturl.at/t3blk

06/02/2025

I have a letter delivered to my address which i would like to pass on for Vassoille Philippe Jean Benjamin - does anyone know this person?

06/02/2025

I just received the most awesome feedback from a couple whose wedding I was celebrant for:

"Thank you so much for your heartwarming email and even more thanks for playing your part to make our wedding day perfect!!!
Everything was amazing- from our first contact via email to the rehearsal and to the actual day on Sunday.
We really loved your way of conducting / performing the ceremony and the day was everything we could wish for if not more!!!!"

07/12/2023

Please dont accept any friend requests from me

04/12/2023

What a beautiful time of the year

10/08/2023

What you need to know about a Registry Ceremony:

💍 You can have your ceremony with a VCANZ celebrant that does registry ceremonies.
💍 The licence costs $150. You pay an additional $90 to the celebrant on the day of your ceremony or online by direct credit beforehand. You’ll be able to search for a celebrant when you apply.
💍 There is a standard script with standard vows. There are two options to choose from.
💍 You can book your ceremony up to 3 months in advance which includes the 3 working days for your marriage licence to be processed
💍 Your Registry Ceremony can be held only during business hours - 8.30am - 5pm weekdays excluding public holidays and the Christmas/New Year period.
💍 You must both bring a photo ID with you on the day (like your passport).
💍 You need to contact the registry celebrant at least 1-2 weeks in advance.
💍 The location of your ceremony must be within 10km of the registry celebrant of your choosing.
💍 You may have a total of 10 people attend, including yourselves, your two witnesses plus the celebrant - leaving you with another 5 people you can ask.
💍 The short, standard ceremony is solemnised solely by the celebrant, no other parties can participate.
💍 Should you want to have music, installations, an MC, photographer/videographer and so on at your ceremony, it ceases to be a Registry Ceremony and immediately becomes a Personalised Ceremony. Please discuss this fully with your celebrant in advance. It would be awkward if your celebrant arrives on the day to find you have some of these things in place.
💍 Your Registry Ceremony is very short and sweet. Expect it to take approximately 20 minutes overall, including ID’s, payment and signing documents.

Find out more about registry ceremonies on our website!

https://www.celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/

22/07/2023

‘Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue; - This famous tradition dates back to the 19th century.

Superstition. That’s all this is. It dates back to the Victorian era and is said to bring the bride good luck. The something old was meant to tie the bride to her family and her past, while the something new represented her new life as the property of a new family. The item borrowed was supposed to be taken from someone who was already a successfully married wife, so as to pass on a bit of her good fortune to the new bride.

The colour blue stood for purity and faithfulness!

22/07/2023

At CANZ, we’re often asked what the role of a marriage celebrant is. And while most people understand that you can’t have a wedding without one, the celebrant role is far wider than simply being the facilitator of the legal process.

Read ‘What Does a Marriage Celebrant Do’ on our blog, here: https://www.celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/blog/what-does-a-marriage-celebrant-do/

17/02/2023

I received a lovely email from a couple who I had the pleasure of conducting their service last weekend:
Just a short note to say thank you so much for making our day extra special. It was perfect for us and more than we had hoped. So special. We really appreciate you.

28/01/2023

08/09/2022

Another fabulous sunset over Ohiwa harbour tonight