Whangarei Toastmasters

26/05/2026

Toasty Tip 👋👇🙌

Gesture with purpose, not distraction. 💬

21/05/2026

A fun night was had by many at last night’s Toastmasters meeting! With the theme being "Warm or Cold" 🔥

The evening featured a HOT Table Topics session, two excellent prepared speeches from members Lisa and Kawana, and our Word of the Night - Tepid - which was enthusiastically used by members throughout the meeting. Special mention to our Grammarian Michael, who always keeps us laughing - you never quite know what he’s going to come up with! 😆

The meeting was expertly run by our Toastmaster Spence - a hot-to-trot evening from start to finish!

🏆 Best Table Topic: Matt🏆 Best Speech: Kawana🏆 Best Evaluation: Gina

Congratulations to all our winners and participants for making it such a fantastic night.

If you’re reading this and would like to know more, send us a message or come along to a meeting! We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm at 222A Maunu Road.

"We all start somewhere - make Toastmasters your starting point if you’d like to grow both personally and professionally through communication, confidence, and leadership."

05/05/2026

04/05/2026

04/05/2026

Highlights from the Toastmasters 2026 Conference 🎤✨
A big highlight for N1 Division — Whangarei Toastmasters proudly brought home 3rd place in the Table Topics contest. Congratulations to Jeannet Penney! 👏
A special mention to Robin Grieve, who masterfully MC’d the entire conference, and to Spence Penney for delivering the test speech for the Humorous Contest — fantastic contributions from both!
The award for most distance travelled went to Northern Impromptu — well done to a truly committed team! 🚗💪
Northern Impromptu member Howard Chaffey achieved a great result in the Table Topic contest winning second place representing his other club Flying start.
A heartfelt thank you to all N1 members, and especially Whangarei Toastmasters, who came along to support. And it seems a fair share of raffle prizes made their way back up North too! 🎁😄
What a great conference and a wonderful showing from our northern clubs!

27/04/2026

Meet Lisa - and hear how finding her voice changed everything.

"In 2024, I walked into Whangarei Toastmasters Club not knowing what to expect… and was welcomed into a supportive, growth-focused community.
I joined to improve my speaking and leadership skills—but gained so much more. My confidence has grown, my stress has reduced, and my communication and relationships have improved in ways I never imagined.
This year, I stepped into the role of Club President—an incredible opportunity to lead in a safe and encouraging environment."

Lisa’s journey is proof of what can happen when you step outside your comfort zone.
👉 If you’re ready to grow, connect, and challenge yourself—Toastmasters could be exactly what you need.
Come along and see for yourself. Your journey starts here. Message us to find out more information.

19/04/2026

Huge congratulations to two of our long-standing members on completing their Pathways and levels—no small achievement! It takes real commitment, time, and hard work 👏

A big round of applause to Robin Grieve and Jeannet Penney on their incredible accomplishments. You both inspire us all, and we’re so proud to celebrate this milestone with you ✨

19/04/2026

Looking for a reason to join Whangārei Toastmasters?

Here’s a great update from Jeannet Penney, our Toastmaster for the evening, sharing why she joined, what she’s gained, and what you can expect when you come along.

From building confidence to improving communication skills, there’s something here for everyone — whether it’s for personal growth or professional development.

We meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, and we’d love to see some new faces.

Keen to find out more? Send us a message today ✨

12/04/2026