Wiki Hetaraka - Celebrant

30/07/2024

🎉 GIVEAWAY 🎉

Head over to Instagram to be in to win this amazing package 🤍

We know times are challenging right now, so we want to offer an elopement package to help ease the stress of planning such a significant life event 💍

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Please be aware of scammers. Do not give out any personal information. Winner will be contacted by Crane Road on the 12th of August.

Good luck, everyone! 🌟✨

15/07/2024

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You! 🌟

Thank you to the amazing couples who came and said hello to my wife and I at the Northland Wedding & Event Expo 2024 last weekend. I did a giveaway and would like to announce that the winners were Antonio and Chloe. I will be in touch soon and have the voucher to you as soon as possible.

Lastly, thank you to No. 10 Bridal and everyone who played a role in making this expo an amazing day.

Ngā mihi aroha,

Wiki and Te Aki

29/06/2024

🌟 Kia ora koutou katoa! Happy Matariki!🌟

As we welcome the Māori New Year, let's celebrate under the shimmering stars of Matariki, reflecting on the past and embracing the future with aroha and whānau. It's a time to gather around, eat kai and share stories. 🌌✨

Today, my wife and I are at her amazing marae, celebrating the life of a beautiful woman who touched many hearts. Nō reira, e te mareikura, moe mai, moe mai rā.

Wishing you all a wonderful Matariki filled with warmth, laughter, and the spirit of Aotearoa! 🌿🌄
Te Aki Hetaraka Wix Hetaraka

24/06/2024

I had the absolute pleasure of marrying Jaylee and Colin at the beautiful Wellingtons Bay. It was a truly magical day, filled with love, joy, and unforgettable moments.

A special shoutout to Colin's wonderful parents, who live locally. Your love and warmth were felt by everyone present.

And a heartfelt thank you to Jaylee's father and brother, who traveled all the way from America to be here. Your presence made the day even more special.

Thank you, Jaylee and Colin, for allowing me to be a part of your special day.

📸 : Arron Lilley Photography

17/06/2024

A huge thank you to our dear friends Daryl and Yvonne for giving me the privilege of officiating their wedding. It was a honour to be a part of your beautiful journey and to witness the love you share.

Your friendship means the world to us, and we are so grateful to have been such an integral part of your special day. Te Aki did a fantastic job as the MC. Many friends and family contributed which made the day extra special.

We are blessed to have friends like you in our lives. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness, love, and unforgettable memories. 💖

🏰 : Markovina Vineyard Estate
🤵 : Barkers
📸 : Auckland Wedding Photography

09/06/2024

E ohorere ana tēnei aituā taku Kaihana, nāu i taurima ngā mahi katoa, nāu i mauria mai te menemene ki a mātou, nāu i hāpaitia te motu.
Moe mai rā

Thank you for everything you have done for my Wife and I Barry Caldwell

05/06/2024

🌟✨ As we approach Matariki, symbolising the conclusion of the Māori year, it also marks the conclusion of this wedding season. Over the winter, I’ll be thinking about warmer times, cherishing the memories we’ve created. ❄️❤️

❄ ️ During this winter, I will be sharing their testimonials and thanking the couples I've had the privilege to marry this season. ❄️❤️

Simon and Johanna, thank you for having me as your celebrant. I humbly appreciate your confidence in my ability to make your day special. Even despite my early learning curve, the confusion between vows and vowels. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness.

03/06/2024

Save the Date!

I’m thrilled to be a vendor at the Northland Wedding & Event Expo 2024! I can’t wait to meet you and help make your special day amazing.

📅 Date: 13 July 2024
📍 Location: McKay Stadium - Kensington

🎟️ Tickets available on Eventbrite: $10 per person (plus Eventfinda fees).

🔗 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/2024-northland-wedding-and-event-expo/whangarei

See you there!

31/05/2024

Tonight, I took my wife out to dinner to celebrate the end of our wedding season and thank her for her support. Ngā mihi, taku Ao.

I bought my wife a celebration box to thank her and my nephew and niece gifted me one for my birthday. Both arrived on the same day. Thankful for the present. E mihi ana ki a kōrua, Antonio, Georgina.

12/05/2024

As mothers day comes to an end here in Aotearoa we would like to give a huge shout out to the mothers out there. Ngā mihi nunui ki ngā māmā katoa 💐

This week has been a hard week for our whānau and for many others out there. We lost 2 loved ones who mean a lot to us! Moe mai, moe mai, moe mai ra.
We want to mihi to the whānau who have lost someone recently our love and thoughts are with you.

26/04/2024

Small steps e te whānau, small steps. As wedding season starts to wind down I have more time on my hands. I have finally created an Instagram account and shared five facts about myself as my first post. Your follow would mean a lot to me!.

https://www.instagram.com/wikihetarakacelebrant

Marriage Celebrant performing bilingual ceremonies
Self-proclaimed food reviewer
I love my Wife

02/04/2024

Mēnā, e rapu ana koe ki ngā kaimahi mō tō mārena. Haere mai ki tēnei rā

If you are wedding planning & want to see a whole lot of totally fab wedding vendors in one place - come join us at .nz next Saturday!⚡️

Saturday the 13th of April between 10am & 2pm a bunch of epic wedding vendors {including us!} will be set up! Plus, if you head over to you can enter the giveaway to win the cooooolest prizes from the same vendors!🤍

There will be a selection of local Northland businesses to chat all things wedding and events with you.

There will be pizzas, and drinks available as well as live acoustics playing.

Tap the post to see who’s going!🤍

We can’t wait to meet you!

24/03/2024

What an incredible Saturday it was! I had the privilege of standing at MacKay Stadium in Whangārei, supporting the kaupapa as teams represent us at Te Matatini in Taranaki next year.

Later in the day, I had the honour of officiating a wedding for a beautiful couple. It was a privilege being a part of their special day, helping them start their journey as a married couple. Love was truly in the air, and I couldn't be happier to have been a part of it.

23/03/2024

E mihi ana ki ngā tīma eke panuku i te rā nei.

21/03/2024

14/03/2024

Haramai tētahi āhua

‘Maranga Mai E Te Iwi' set to draw record crowds

‘Maranga Mai E Te Iwi' the Tai Tokerau senior kapa haka regional competition is being held next week at McKay Stadium in Whangārei. Eighteen teams will be performing which means five kapa haka will qualify to compete at Te Matatini - the largest contingent from the north, ever. Chair of the Waitangi Cultural Committee, Blake Ihimaera says the competition this year is bringing many whānau home.

08/03/2024

Had a beautiful wedding today congratulations to the wonderful couple. He rā whakahirahira!!
Wonderful weather and amazing people reel coming tomorrow.

For now here's a picture of the view

26/02/2024

Tēnā koutou whānau mā
As wedding vendors are nearing the end game of their wedding season it is time to prepare for another wedding season 24/25.

The Northland Wedding & Event Expo 2024 gave me a opportunity to meet many amazing couples, and marry a few of them. Thank you for having my Wife and I be apart of your special day.

If you are getting married this coming summer or still in the organising phase, come to the Northland expo and see the many vendors that can make your day special.

Photo credit
Photo 1: Perspective Photography D+Y
Photo 2: Yvonne Liew Photography E+A
Photo 3: Joel and Bonita Photography S+J

24/02/2024

Ātaahua day today e te whānau kua whiti te rā.
Sharing my post tomorrow of the lovely wedding we had today.
Congratulations to the couple.

13/02/2024

Happy Valentines day - Hari rā aroha

Wishing everyone a day filled with love, laughter, and happy moments

21/01/2024

I te inanahi i haere māua ko tōku Hoa Rangatira ki te tai o Ohawini. Ko te tūmanako māua, i mārena he tāne, he wāhine, nui i te aroha.

Yesterday my Wife and I travelled to Ohawini Bay. Our wish was to marry a couple deeply in love.

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Wellington! Thank you for having us be apart of your special day.

07/01/2024

Aroha mutunga kore - I love you forever

A privilege it was for my Wife and I to marry an amazing couple who are deeply in love surrounded by their lovely whānau and friends.

This view of the Tasman sea (Te Moana a Rehua) needs no filter.

Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Kara-Spekking

We wish you well on your next journey. Also thank you for allowing us to take this trip.

04/01/2024

He rā mokopuna - what a beautiful day spent at the Hamilton Gardens.

This was my first time at the Hamilton Gardens with my tour guide my wife. This is her old stomping ground from her uni days.

What an amazing place; my favourite garden was Alice in wonderful.

If you've been to the Hamilton Gardens what's your favourite garden?

02/01/2024

Wā parakuihi - breakfast time 😅

Nothing beats breakfast on the road.
Happy New Year! Ngā mihi mō te tau hou.

17/12/2023

He aroha ki te tāngata, he aroha ki te ao, he aroha ki te rangi.
Love for each other, love for the ao, love is in the air.

On a beautiful, scorching day yesterday, I officiated the marriage of a couple whose love has grown beautifully, reflecting the richness of fine wine.

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Bench

26/11/2023

Ko te rā ātaahua inanahi
Yesterday was a beautiful day
He rā aroha, he rā hari
A day of love, a day of happiness
He rā mārena i ngā tāngata e rua
A day to marry two people

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Hart

18/11/2023

Married a beautiful couple yesterday. A couple who can weather any storm.

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Butler

21/10/2023

He rā mārena tēnei, kia pai ou koutou hararei kore mahi 😊

Marrying a lovely couple to celebrate their love.