Christchurch Speakers

22/01/2026

Natalie does other things besides give some cool speeches...check this out

After learning the theory behind the song, and a few practice sessions, this is what I came up with. What a fun song to play, but it's a work out! "Let's Get...

04/11/2025

Everyones welcome. Join us on Meet Up at https://www.meetup.com/christchurch-speakers/ or just turn up.
The best exercise for speaking is speaking.

**A welcoming and supportive group for anyone looking to improve their speaking, communication, and business skills.**We run **two types of meetups:**🔹 **Monthly Public Speaking Practice** – Improve your confidence through prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, PowerPoint presentations, Pecha K...

05/10/2025

This Tuesday, 7pm, come along if you want to improve your confidence speaking.
Everyone welcome, $5 donation, everyone gets to speak and you can't get it wrong!
Plus this week there's a speaking workshop, speeches, readings, icebreaker, and some random stuff :) Make public speaking fun - why not? See you there!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME :) We meet each month to have some fun whilst delivering anything from an introduction, public speech, reading, workshop or business presentation (or a

27/07/2025

27/07/2025

We have two Meet Ups (one weekly, one monthly) coming up:

July 30th, 9am Wednesday: Talk Business Networking with Guest Speaker - Renee Walker https://reneewalker.co.nz speaking about developing your personal brand.
Please RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/christchurch-speakers/events/310114915
Entry fee: Koha (whatever you want to pay)

August 5th, 7pm Tuesday: Christchurch Speakers for Public Speaking.
Please RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/christchurch-speakers/events/308646444
Entry fee: $5 donation

It's our job to create events that are fun, engaging and help you develop skills and confidence. If you want to know more, come along or ask us a question - we are here to help. Remember, Talk Business Networking is held every Wednesday (special guest speaker this week) and Christchurch Speakers is the first Tuesday evening of each month.

Rob
Email: [email protected]
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-woolley/
Website: talkbusiness.co.nz

EVERYONE IS WELCOME :) We meet each month to have some fun whilst delivering anything from an introduction, public speech, reading, workshop or business presentation (or a

06/08/2023

Now on Eventbrite - woo hoo!

Want personal or professional development, confidence, meet new people or expand your comfort zone? We help you find your voice :)

20/04/2023

Speech Writing and Public Speaking Workshop presented by Rob Woolley, former National Trainer for Toastmasters New Zealand.

Date; Tuesday, 2nd May 2023
Time; 7.00pm-8.30pm
Venue; Lounge (entrance along Chapel Street)
Christchurch North Methodist Parish
68, Harewood Road, Papanui
Cost; $5

This workshop will cover all we need to know to quickly and effectively write great speeches for all occasions - work and social presentations, debates, sports and special events.
This participatory and interactive workshop will be useful to attendees at all levels of public speaking skills.
Come along, have some fun, sharpen up existing skills and learn new ones, meet interesting people and catch up with some old friends.

13/02/2023

Excuse the poor acting, terrible sound quality and over-acting. You, too, could practice your oratory skills at Christchurch Speakers, and have a laugh, first Tuesday of each month.

Starring Helen, Richard, Mark and Rob. Hip hip hoorah!

24/01/2023

CHRISTCHURCH SPEAKERS - NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, 7th February 2023 7.00pm - 8.40pm

WE'RE BACK! Thrust into 2023 at the first meeting of the year of CHRISTCHURCH SPEAKERS on Tuesday, 7th February 2023. It has been seven weeks since our last meeting and we all can't wait to be back speaking in front of a living, breathing, heart-beating, sweating, fidgeting, spirited audience again! Grab one of the roles below and be part of the fun;

*Present an icebreaker question for the entire audience
*Run an impromptu speaking session
*A reading - up to 5mins
*A speech - up to 7 minutes
*Tell us about something you did over the festive/holiday period - up to 5mins
*Educational - 20mins. I have a subject in mind. Let me know if you fancy a challenge!

CHRISTCHURCH SPEAKERS provides a stage to gain confidence and competence before a live audience and have fun all at the same time.

Membership for the year is $40 (11 meetings) or $5 per meeting to cover room hire and light refreshments.

24/11/2022

CHRISTCHURCH SPEAKERS - NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, 6th December 2022 7.00pm - 8.40pm

Join us at CHRISTCHURCH SPEAKERS for the last meeting of the year on Tuesday, 6th December 2022. We already have a full meeting featuring speeches, icebreaker and impromptu speaking. To round the evening off, there is a quiz to test our listening skills!
We all have at least two chances to practice our public speaking skills in front of a live audience on the night.

CHRISTCHURCH SPEAKERS provides a stage to gain confidence and competence before a live audience and have fun all at the same time.

A donation of $5 per meeting is asked to cover room hire and light refreshments.

11/11/2022

One of our regulars, come along and meet the man himself at the next meeting :)

From his home in New Zealand, the YouTuber Danny de Hek assails what he calls a dangerous and deceptive scheme, one rant at a time.