Ohariu Toastmasters

OHARIU TOASTMASTERS CLUB

Become A Confident Public Speaker!

final Meeting, Tuesday, 02 december 2025

We embrace opportunities!

Here’s club member Tim getting right outside his comfort zone! Tim agreed to act as one of the Masters of Ceremonies for the 2025 District 72 Conference. The Conference was held at Parliament 10-11 May 2025. Photo shows Tim operating from the lecturn inside the Legislative Council Chamber.

Tim was joined by club members Coralie, Ros and Jeremy in other roles during the conference. Coralie, a relatively new member, introduced the Toastmasters International President, who attended the Conference.

Toastmasters provides the opportunities for personal growth through new experiences in speaking and planning. All you have to do is embrace those opportunities, and strap in for the ride. You’ll learn in a real-world environment in an organisation of volunteers. If you can inspire people who can choose not to engage, think what you could do in your workplace.

Ohariu Toastmasters wins recognition

Here’s our president Glen receiving a recognition certificate for becoming what we call a Select Distinguished Club. It’s recognition for our care of members over the past 12 months, since it recognises that we have helped members to progress through their Toastmasters learning. Only two clubs in north Wellington achieved this award for the July-June Toastmasters year! Great work, team!

Photo: Helen Cartmell, Division Director, presents our certificate to Glen on 24 August 2024, during club officer training.

What We Do

Build Public Speaking Skills:

Most of us have experienced the uncomfortable feeling of being asked to speak in public. Toastmasters is a place where you can learn techniques and practice speaking so that, when these opportunities arise, you can approach them with confidence and deliver an exceptional performance.

Make Lasting Friendships:

Toastmasters is a great way to meet new people and build connections. We care about helping people achieve their goals. We provide a warm, friendly environment where you’ll feel supported.

Become Leaders:

Toastmasters is where leaders are made. The communication skills learned in our club can help you be successful in your career, or any aspect of your life.

Be The Best Version Of You:

Confidence will set you free! Imagine being able to stand up in front of an audience without feeling anxiety. Imagine being able to impress them with your energy and charisma. This is the version of yourself we can help you achieve.

Why Ohariu Toastmasters?

We’re based in Johnsonville, with easy access from all of Wellington’s northern suburbs. We meet from 6 -8 PM every second Tuesday, so it’s convenient to make us part of your day. come along on your way home – and get home at a reasonable hour of the evening!

We are a friendly, diverse club with something for everyone. We have members who are professionals such as accountants and nurses, as well as students, writers, and retirees. Our roots are worldwide, with some of us originating in India, China, UK, South Africa and Fiji, as well as various parts of New Zealand..

We work to take care of each other and help each other grow through peer support and evaluation, in a constructive, supportive atmosphere.

Visit Our Next Meeting

We meet every second Tuesday, 6pm, at Johnsonville Community Centre. Anyone can attend – at no cost for first three meetings – to see how Toastmasters works. Don’t worry, there’ll be no pressure to speak on your first visit. You can sit back, watch and say nothing, though, if you want to join in there’ll be opportunity to introduce yourself too.

For our next meeting see our schedule of meetings in 2025 . It will be on a Tuesday at 6pm at Johnsonville Community Centre. Aim to arrive five or ten minutes before so you can meet a few of the regular members.

Drop a message via our Facebook page if you would like to attend a meeting… Looking forward to seeing you there…