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2255 days ago

Why enter a Toastmasters Club Speech Contest?

Jane Fisher from Newtown Toastmasters

Why enter a Toastmasters Club Speech Contest?

Here are answers from Toastmasters around the world, compiled by Highway Toastmasters Club in Durban, South Africa:

"Impact. I want to craft a message and performance that impacts my audience deeply, that provides profound value to them".

"To meet other strong speakers, and learn from their styles".

"When I compete it is not about the other competitors - it is about me improving my skills".

Come to Newtown's Evaluation and International Speech Contests on Wednesday 23 October and find out what motivates our members! We look forward to meeting you and sharing our skills, in the spirit of (friendly!) competition. See you at Newtown Community Centre, 7.30 - 9.30.

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More messages from your neighbours
6 days ago

FREE 10-liter emergency water bottles

Michael from Newtown

Merry Christmas -

I have around twenty, empty 10-liter distilled water bottles to serve as emergency water storage. I saved them for my friends, but they already have their own water supplies. Take as many as you like. Please respond to this notice if you are interested.

Best wishes - Michael

2 hours ago

Trusted Painters for Every Home

Graham Painters

Hi neighbours!
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We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, and cedar weatherboards. We’re tidy, punctual, and perfect for busy families, non-DIYers, and retirees.

Discounts available for SuperGold Card holders
Serving all of Wellington, Hutt Valley & up to Plimmerton.

Message us today for a free quote, we’d love to help bring your home to life! Find out more

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15 hours ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 41.1% Yes
    41.1% Complete
  • 32.7% Maybe?
    32.7% Complete
  • 26.1% No
    26.1% Complete
333 votes