District 72

South Island and Wellington Region

District News

Club Officer Training

Are you a current or incoming club officer? Don’t miss our upcoming Club Officer Training! This will cover everything you need to thrive in your role, including a deep dive into club officer responsibilities and how to develop a powerful Club Success Plan.

Whether you’re new to leadership or looking to sharpen your skills, this training will help you lead with confidence and set your club on the path to Distinguished status.

This year the club officer training is expected to take 1.5 hours. And if you have 7 officers attend both rounds your club officers will receive a personalized engraved Toastmasters pen!

May - June 2025 News

Read about the latest news and events happening in District 72.

Contests for 2025-26

We are pleased to share the news that, following a robust and thoughtful discussion among the District 72 Executive Committee, we have confirmed the four speech contests that will be held during the 2025–26 Toastmasters year.

District 72 will host the following contests:

International Speech Contest

Table Topics Contest

Evaluation Contest

Humorous Speech Contest

The District intends to run all four in-person contests at the District 72 Conference in May 2026, where members will have the opportunity to connect, share fun experiences, and celebrate some of our top speakers across the District.

If you have any questions or would like further information, please feel free to contact your Area or Division Directors, or reach out directly to one of the District Trio.

We look forward to a year filled with growth, fun learning experiences, and some exciting contests!

Kayleen Gilder
District Director 2025–26
District 72

Area Directors Needed!

Interested in being an Area Director for the 2025 / 26 programme year? This role involves visiting your local clubs, supporting Club Officers and organising the annual Area Contests. It is a great way to practice leadership skills, meet new people and learn about the wider Toastmasters community.

If you would like to give this role a go, please contact Incoming District Director, Kayleen Gilder, at programquality.d72@toastmasters.org.nz

To learn more about the Area Director role and other leadership roles, have a read through the District Leadership Handbook in the link below.

Canva for Non-Profits

Interested in using Canva to promote your club? UPDATE – We have now reached our limit of clubs that are able to apply for a ‘free teams account.’ But you can still set up a free Canva account and utilize the Canva club templates. These are available below. If you need any assistance with creating something more specific, please get in contact with either the PRM or Club Growth Director for assistance.

Past District Newsletters

Use the link below to access past editions of the District Newsletter.

District Calendar

1 January to 30 May – Second round of Club Visit Reports begin

1 February – Talk Up Toastmasters award begins

22 March – Division C Contests
29 March – Division D Contests
31 March – Membership Renewals are due

5 April – Divisions G and J Contests (Combined)

8 May – District Online Contest
9 to 11 May – District Conference
30 May – Club Visit Reports are due

30 June – Club Officer Lists need to be submitted

6 July – District Executive Committee Meeting, 7pm via Zoom

Quick Links

Expense Claim Form (Word)
Expense Claim (Excel)
Contest Rulebook
Club Leadership Handbook
District Leadership Handbook

Contact

Have a question? Email us at d72@toastmasters.org.nz

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