North Shore Toastmasters

05/08/2026

🎭 D72 HUMOUR GALORE EVENING

📅 Saturday, 8 August | 🕢 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for an evening of laughter featuring an extraordinary line-up of top Toastmasters speakers, appearing together on the same stage for the very first time.

🎤 Featuring:
• Julie Nottage
• Robin Grieve
• Vince Ford
• Kimberly Harpur
• George Diep
• Frances Tan
• Victor Huang

Get ready for an entertaining night filled with humour, stories, and plenty of laughs!

🎁 Every ticket holder will go into the draw to win a major prize valued at $400.

🎟️ Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase on the night, giving you the chance to win even more fantastic prizes.

📍 Venue: Wesley Community Centre
740 Sandringham Road Extension, Sandringham, Auckland

Please arrive early, as the event will begin promptly at 7:30 pm and finish at approximately 9:00 pm.

This is a fundraising event to support Kimberly Harpur, New Zealand’s representative at the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking in Canada this month.

Ticket Prices
• $30 each
• 3 for $25 (please confirm if this is correct)
• Students: $10

Only 150 seats are available. Secure your seat online before midday Friday, or purchase your ticket at the door (Cash or PayWave).

For enquiries, please contact Kevin Prohl (Event Chair)
📞 0274 933 186
📧 [email protected]

27/07/2026

Tuesday night in a few frames: stories that pulled us in, laughs that caught us off guard, and a few well-earned trophies finding new homes. 🎤🏆

21/07/2026

🎤 Help Kimberly reach the world stage - and be in to win one of three fantastic prizes!

Our North Shore Toastmasters member Kimberly will represent New Zealand in the semi-finals of the World Championship of Public Speaking! 🇳🇿🌎

To help cover her self-funded expenses, Kimberly is running a raffle:

🎟️ Tickets: $10 each
🏆 THREE prize draws!
📅 Draw date: 4 August 2026

Prizes include:

🎁 An incredible prize package valued at over $1,000
🍷 Two 1.5-litre magnums of Coopers Creek 2016 Reserve Central Otago Pinot Noir
🍾 A premium six-bottle wine selection featuring Rosé, Pinot Gris and Syrah

Every ticket supports Kimberly’s journey to the world stage. Purchase details are in the poster—please use your name as the payment reference.

Let’s get behind Kimberly and cheer her all the way to the World Championship! Please share this post to help spread the word. 💙

18/07/2026

Our club member Kimberly Harpur is featured in the Toastmasters July newsletter! 📰🎤

Read about her journey to the World Championship Semi-Finals and how she’s preparing for Vancouver. We’re so proud to have her as a member of North Shore Toastmasters!

16/07/2026

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our club member, Kimberly Harpur, who has qualified for the World Championship of Public Speaking Semi-Finals!

This remarkable achievement reflects Kimberly’s dedication, talent and passion for public speaking. She will be representing New Zealand and our Toastmasters community on the international stage.

Please join us in congratulating Kimberly and wishing her every success in the Semi-Finals. We’ll be cheering you on all the way! 🎤🌏

13/07/2026

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15/04/2026

What a fantastic meeting yesterday full of insights, growth, and plenty of laughs.

Helen kicked things off by getting us all thinking about frugality—whether you’re rich or poor—through a series of hilarious and relatable stories about her and her friends. A great reminder that mindset often matters more than money 💡

Given the recent cyclone that hit New Zealand over the weekend, our Table Topics took on a natural disaster theme. It sparked some creative, thoughtful, and at times unexpected responses from our amazing speakers —definitely a session to remember!

We also had Erica delivered her Ice Breaker speech titled “Professor During the Day, Learner at Night.” She shared her journey and what inspired her to join Toastmasters, giving us a genuine glimpse into her drive for growth and self-improvement 👏

To wrap up, Anna had the whole room laughing with her humorous speech “When Talk Doesn’t Work.” Drawing from her experience trying to calm a tantrum-throwing two-year-old, she cleverly connected it to how we communicate with her partner and friends —sometimes is more about feelings instead of talking! 😂

Congratulations to our winners for the evening: Kimberly, Caroline, and Erica 🏆👏 Well done!

Our next meeting is on 28 Apr, 7–9pm at Takapuna Croquet Club. Looking forward to seeing you then!

11/04/2026

A truly memorable moment as Marie delivered her farewell speech, opening with a beautiful poem that reflected her journey, growth, and impact at Toastmasters.

Your presence, warmth, and words will be deeply missed. Wishing you all the very best for your exciting new adventure in Christchurch—go shine and inspire just as you always have! 🌟

07/04/2026

What a memorable and laughter-filled meeting at North Shore Toastmasters! 🎤✨

We were treated to a heartfelt farewell speech from Marie, who beautifully opened with a poem reflecting on her journey and growth over the past 18 months. It was a touching tribute to her experience, and a reminder of how far dedication and courage can take you. 💫

Sara then took us on a fun and unexpected ride, sharing her experience from personal training sessions she won at a charity auction—reminding everyone to be careful with what you bid for! 💪😄

The Table Topics session brought a fresh twist, with members teaming up to perform roleplays based on different scenarios. The creativity, chemistry, and humour had the whole room laughing non-stop—definitely one of the highlights of the night! 😂👏

We also hosted a lively debate on whether marriage has become an obsolete institution. Both sides delivered strong arguments, making it a thought-provoking and engaging discussion for everyone involved. 💬🔥

Stay tuned—some of the best moments from the meeting will be shared as reels over the next couple of days! 🎥

And if you’d like to experience the energy in person, join us at our next meeting:
📅 Tuesday, 14 April, 7:00pm
📍 Takapuna Croquet Club

We’d love to see you there! 😊

04/04/2026

Congratulations Kimberly, we are so proud of you!