
Lesley and Tee's Civil Union
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Civil Unions
18th February 2010
"Having our families and friends around was great but for me the highlight was walking down the beach together alone before the ceremony."
Amie & Kim's Civil Union at Dot's Sister
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Civil Unions
15th September 2009
Westie girls Amie and Kim now live in Wellington but shared their special day with their family and friends in Auckland's campest café!
Grant & Brian's Civil Union
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Civil Unions
9th May 2009
Auckland bears Grant and Brian chose a simple union day at the Registar's office "to avoid the stress of a public ceremony - and it was perfect."
Steven & Stan's Civil Union
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Civil Unions
30th January 2009
Kerikeri couple Steven and Stan celebrated their Civil Union at their house on New Year's Eve, with a service in the garden and reception under a marquee.
Tony & Nic's Civil Union
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Civil Unions
1st July 2008
This Chch couple were united in the Botanic Gardens earlier this year, on a special day which included a picnic under the trees with family and friends.
Alburta and Tina: New Zealand's 1,000th Civil Union
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Civil Unions
5th October 2007
"It was the second happiest night of our lives. The first was when we got together."
Two special Civil Union portraits
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Civil Unions
12th January 2007
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Martin & Mark
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Civil Unions
2nd April 2006
While Martin's family embraced their union, the reaction from Mark's family was "quite horrific, and quite traumatic to be honest... a bridge too far"
Tor and Barb
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Civil Unions
26th March 2006
Tor and Barb have been together seven years and live in Dunedin with their two sons. They combined their civil union with a naming ceremony for their children.
Steve and Steve
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Civil Unions
26th February 2006
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Claire and Carol
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Civil Unions
19th February 2006
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Daniel and William
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Civil Unions
12th February 2006
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Doreen and Lindsey
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Civil Unions
5th February 2006
They've already been a couple for 20 years, but Doreen and Lindsey still found their special day to be an emotional one.
"Happy, just so, so happy!" John & Des unite
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Civil Unions
4th May 2005
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Planning your own Big Day Out: a guide to the guides
A guide to books available to assist us when planning ceremonies to formalise and celebrate our relationships.