District News
Contests for 2025-26
According to the Toastmasters International Speech Contest Rules, each year, the District Director recommends to the District’s Executive Committee (DEC) at their first meeting for the year which contests are to be held at the Area, Division and District levels.
Traditionally, the District has held the International, Humorous, Table Topics, and Evaluation contests. In the 2024-25 contest year, the Executive agreed to drop the Humorous Speech Contest and replace it with the Online Speech Contest, a newly established contest by Toastmasters International.
This year, a recommendation will be put to the DEC for the following contests to be held by the District.
- International Speech Contest
- Table Topics Contest
- Evaluation Contest
- Humorous Contest
Please note this is a recommendation ONLY. The final decision will be made by the District Executive Team, which is due to meet on Sunday, 6 July 2025.
The Area Directors are your voice on the Executive Team. I strongly encourage you all to talk amongst your club members, whether at a club meeting, via WhatsApp, or email, and let your Area Director know, through your Club Executive Officers, how you want them to vote for your Club.
From Kayleen Gilder, District Direct Elect 2025-26
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.
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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
Contact
Have a question? Email us at d72@toastmasters.org.nz
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