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This is more than public speaking, it's about becoming the leader of your own life. Find the courage to speak, the confidence to lead, and the strength to grow.

Step into a supportive space where your own growth journey begins.✨ Guests are always welcome. Toastmasters meetings are a safe environment in which to learn. Everyone who attends is there for the purpose of gaining the skills from the Toastmasters program. You will learn the basic techniques to capture your audience and effectively communicate your message. Participants have a variety of opportunities learn about public speaking at every meeting.

14/05/2026

It’s Toastmasters Thursday! ✨

Come along and enjoy an evening full of extraordinary speeches, inspiring stories, and people bravely stepping outside their comfort zones.

Our last meeting was a huge success, with so many wonderful guests joining us and an awesome speech from Rinku about what Toastmasters is truly all about.

Whether you’re curious about public speaking, looking to build confidence, or simply want to meet supportive and encouraging people, we’d love to see you tonight.

📍 St. John Rooms, 4 Link Way, Wanaka
Visitors are always welcome! ✨

22/04/2026

Toastmasters can help you become a more confident speaker, a better listener, and stronger communicator overall.

Our members bring a wonderful mix of stories, humour, and fascinating topics to every meeting. From inspiring personal journeys to light-hearted laughs, there is always something engaging to enjoy. Most importantly, everyone works together to create a warm and supportive space where you can gently step outside your comfort zone and grow at your own pace.

Come along to our open meeting tomorrow at 6:45pm, at the St John rooms, 4 Link Way. Enjoy friendly chats, nibbles, and refreshments before we begin at 7:15pm, and see what Wanaka Toastmasters is all about. Everyone is welcome.

01/04/2026

What a night at Toastmasters last Thursday! ✨
With the theme “Kia kaha – stay strong”, our Toastmaster Tom kicked things off.

We had a brilliant Table Topics session led by Simone, full of thought-provoking questions. From “Who would you dine with if you could choose anyone?” to “What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?”… plenty to get us thinking (and speaking on the spot).

🎣 Steve absolutely smashed it with a heartfelt speech about a weekend fishing trip with his boys.
🐘Jocelyn transported us on a vivid safari through South Africa - you could almost hear the wildlife.
🏛️ Nicole then took us to Vienna, bringing Baroque architecture to life and sharing the story behind its beauty.

We wrapped up with fantastic evaluations and that great feeling you get after stepping outside your comfort zone.

Such a fun, supportive evening – this is what Toastmasters is all about.
Curious to experience it for yourself? Come along next time, we’d love to see you there!

24/03/2026

What if small talk became easier… just by practising it? 🤞

That’s exactly what Wanaka Toastmasters can help you with!

Our impromptu speaking sessions (called Table Topics) are often the most nerve-wracking part of the evening, but they’re also where the real growth happens. You learn to think on your feet and turn your thoughts into a small impromptu speech.

At our last session, led by Nicole, we explored how our senses can help calm our nerves. We had some great talks about smelling lavender, listening to waves or birds, and picturing mountains or the ocean. It was a great reminder that there are simple ways to calm yourself before speaking.

Curious about what Toastmasters is all about? Or keen to challenge yourself with an impromptu speech?

Come along to our Wānaka Toastmasters Club this Thursday at the St John’s Rooms, 4 Link Way, Wanaka.

26/02/2026

Tonight is going to be a truly special meeting! ✨

Our award-winning evaluator and professional public speaking coach, Catherine, will be delivering an educational speech on the art of evaluation. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from an expert.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us but weren’t sure when the right time would be, this is it! Tonight is the perfect night to come along.

We meet at the St. John Rooms, 4 Link Way, at 7:00 pm. We’d love to see you there!

12/02/2026

Come along to Wānaka Toastmasters and build your confidence as a public speaker. Learn how effective hand gestures and body language can strengthen your message and bring your ideas to life.

We meet in the St John’s rooms every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 7 pm.

Bring a friend and join us for an evening of inspiring speeches and supportive learning.

29/12/2025

What a fantastic year at Toastmasters! ✨
We wrapped it up with an amazing awards night and some truly memorable acceptance speeches. Thank you to everyone who made this year so much fun - wishing you all a very happy New Year! 🎆

08/12/2025

Our last official meeting took us on a journey through time ✨
From Sam’s creative time-travel-themed table topics to Kevin’s wonderful speech exploring music across the ages, everyone embraced the theme beautifully.

It was a lovely evening filled with creativity, connection, and plenty of fun. A good way to wrap up the Toastmasters year.

If you’re curious about Toastmasters or keen to join us for a meeting, we’ll be back in the new year on 22 January. We’d love to see you there!

11/11/2025

Our last Toastmasters evening was beautifully themed around spring, celebrating the season of growth and new beginnings. 🌳🌸
We learned about which trees are currently in bloom and enjoyed lively Table Topics that had us all laughing and fully engaged.😂

Sam’s Icebreaker speech took us on his life journey, from sailing in Croatia to studying in Amsterdam, and from imagining a life in Canada to settling in the stunning town of Wānaka. ⛵️

Chris delivered a fascinating speech on raw earths, exploring what they are, where they’re found, and how they’re used.

Our evaluators were outstanding, offering thoughtful feedback and practical tips to help us continue improving our speaking and presentation skills.

If you’d like to learn more about Toastmasters, come and join us in the St. John rooms, 4 link way in wanaka this Thursday at 7pm.

21/10/2025

We are excited to share Rinku's achievements at Toastmasters. She has been a member of Toastmasters since 1st January 2020 and a part of our club since 2024. Throughout this time she has completed all six Pathways:

1. Motivational Strategies
2. Engaging Humour
3. Dynamic Leadership
4. Persuasive Influence
5. Presentation Mastery
6. Visionary Communication

In total, this journey included over 102 speeches and more than 20 leadership projects — each one filled with valuable lessons, growth, and unforgettable experiences.
The learning never stops, and she is excited to continue growing, learning, and contributing alongside such an inspiring community.

Well done, Rinku! We are so glad to have you as part of our club. 🎉

If you are interested in a pathway come and join us this Thursday at 7pm at the St. John’s rooms, 4 link way in Wanaka.

Address

4 Link Way
Wanaka
9305

Opening Hours

7pm - 8:30pm

Website

https://1218985.toastmastersclubs.org/

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