Speech Contests 

This page describes the District 72 Toastmasters New Zealand speech contests held each year, along with links to the Speech Contest Rules and e-learning modules for judges.

Contests held twice a year

• May - Evaluation and International
• November - Table Topics and Humorous

During the months prior to these events, Clubs, Areas and Divisions hold their own contests to find the most suitable contestant.

Evaluation and International Prepared Speech Contests

Table Topics and Humorous Contests

The winner of the District International Speech contest represents New Zealand at the Toastmasters International Annual Conference usually in the United States competing for the title of "World Champion of Public Speaking".

Speech contests are an important part of the Toastmasters International educational programme. Speech contests provide an opportunity for proficient speakers to gain contest experience, and allows those not participating to learn by observing proficient speakers.

Contest Rules

A full set of contest rules and information is sent to the club president at the beginning of the Toastmasters year.  If you are looking for judging forms and rules, contact your President or Area Governor.

Check the Rules on the Toastmasters International website:

• read information about Speech Contests
• confirm your eligibility
• frequently asked questions
• Download the Speech Contest Rulebook and Judging Forms Kits 
• visit the online e-learning module for Speech Contest Judges

Check the New Zealand Champions Corner or World Champions Corner for more information about recent winners and how they did it!  Also view the World Champions page on the Toastmasters International website.