Toastmasters New Zealand North District Conference
Toastmasters New Zealand North hosted the highlight of the Toastmasters year, “UNMUTE Me,” the 2021 Toastmasters New Zealand District 112 Conference. The District Council elected Stephen Budai DTM as District Director effective 1 July 2021.
The four annual contests were also held during the conference. Bradley Thompson (Hamilton, Division P) was the winner of the International Speech Contest and will go on to represent Toastmasters New Zealand North in the International Region Quarter finals.
Winners of the international region semi-finals will take part in the World Championship of Public Speaking.
Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?
Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.
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86.8% Yes
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11.9% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below!
Is this Ukrainian monster truck the ultimate 4WD?
A Waikato company is importing the ultimate 4WD war wagon from Ukraine.
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