Frequently Asked Questions

Auckland Toastmasters has a dress code because we hold meetings at the Northern Club. The Northern Club has laid down certain rules of dress and behaviour for members and their guests, and these codes apply to our attendees as well.

All areas of the Northern Club require a 'smart' style of dress. Members and guests are required to wear: 

• Men must wear a tailored jacket with collared shirt

• Women must wear formal business attire

• No denim

The following are not permitted in any area of the club

• Sneakers, sport shoes, or trainers of any kind

• Shorts

• Ripped, faded, or distressed jeans

• Jandals or casual sandals

• Sportswear, athletic wear and leggings, including hoodies.

• Baseball caps, beanies or other hats

• Sleeveless vests, puffer jackets and casual outerwear

• Advertising messages or logos.

Our club warmly invites individuals of all experience levels, whether beginners or seasoned speakers, to join us. It doesn't matter if you have no prior speaking experience; our club is the ideal starting point for you to embark on your public speaking journey, develop your skills, and nurture your growth as a public speaker.

As you arrive at the venue, you will receive a warm welcome from one of our members. We may ask you a few questions to get to know you better, and at the beginning of the meeting, one of our members will introduce you to the club.

During the meeting, you have the option observe the meeting or participate in the table topics segment of the evening. 

You are not required do bring anything. You are welcome to bring others as well but do let us know so we can reserve seats for you.

Our club's meetings predominantly meets in-person at The Northern Club.

However, in the event of a lockdown or other circumstances that limit in-person meetings, we are prepared to conduct online meetings to ensure continuity and engagement for our members.

Our meetings follow a well-organized agenda that includes club announcements, prepared speeches, evaluations, and impromptu speeches. The meetings typically run for 2.5 hours, allowing for a brief break to enjoy tea and coffee. The meeting starts at exactly 6pm with a bang on the gavel.

Members will have an assigned role during the night - such as timekeeper, grammarian, meeting chair, table topics master, meeting evaluator and more.

Our club follows a formal business executive approach in running meetings. Surrounded by experienced members, you'll learn from the best and receive support in developing skills like public speaking, leadership, and structured feedback. We empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to become confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. Join our warm and supportive group that shares your goals.

After you have attended as a guest, please email aucklandtoastmasters@gmail.com for the membership application. Our VP of Membership will facilitate the membership application with you.

Absolutely. Let us know and we can share a sponsorship letter which you can share with your manager or people leader. Some organisations count memberhsips in Toastmasters Clubs as part of their Professional Development Units (PDUs)

Once you become a member, you will be formally inducted to the club. We will give you access to Pathways which is the online platform to track your progress in Toastmasters. We will add you in the roster schedule for a speaking role in one of our upcoming meetings.