About us
Christchurch Speakers runs two different type of MeetUps each month:
🔹 Monthly Public Speaking Practice (est. 2018)
First Tuesday of each month, 7:00pm–8:45pm | $5
Improve your confidence through prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, PowerPoint presentations, Pecha Kucha, storytelling, and more. Receive constructive feedback in a supportive environment designed to help you grow, whether you're a beginner or an experienced speaker.
Watch the short video to see what to expect.
🔹 Monthly Talk Business (est. 2025)
First Wednesday of each month, 10:00am–11:15am | $10
Learn, connect, and solve problems practically.
A structured networking and discussion meetup for business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Each month we explore a practical business topic, share experiences, discuss challenges, and exchange ideas that participants can take away and apply in their own businesses or careers.
Watch the short video to see what to expect.
Everyone is welcome.
This is your chance to learn new skills, build confidence and meet new people doing it.
About the organisers
Mark is a former award-winning speaker and trainer for Toastmasters New Zealand. He continues to support the speaking community through judging school speech contests and mentoring aspiring speakers.
Rob is a former award-winning speaker and trainer for Toastmasters New Zealand, a business graduate, and the proprietor of Academy Antiques.
Upcoming events
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Talk Business Monthly Meet-Up
Chapel Street & Harewood Road, Christchurch, NZThis months topic:
To be announced
Our interactive discussion where everyone gets to ask questions or share their thoughts and experience on the topic.The full agenda is:
- Doors open 9:50am, grab a coffee!
- Introductions (new attendees only)
- Spotlight (take a close look at one business)
- Fun Facts (did you know...)
- News (success stories from the past month)
- Talk Business Discussion
- Round-Table Networking (in groups up to 6)
Everyone is invited.
All guests welcome whether you are in business, thinking of starting up, or just want to expand your network or see what we do.
Refreshments and biscuits provided.Attendance fee, $10.
Please pay cash on the day or deposit to Academy Antiques 020810 0004134 083 (or 83) reference your name.RSVP your intention to attend.
To contact us, email Rob at rbwoolley@gmail.com8 attendees
Talk Business Monthly Meet-Up
Chapel Street & Harewood Road, Christchurch, NZThis months topic:
To be announced
Our interactive discussion where everyone gets to ask questions or share their thoughts and experience on the topic.The full agenda is:
- Doors open 9:50am, grab a coffee!
- Introductions (new attendees only)
- Spotlight (take a close look at one business)
- Fun Facts (did you know...)
- News (success stories from the past month)
- Talk Business Discussion
- Round-Table Networking (in groups up to 6)
Everyone is invited.
All guests welcome whether you are in business, thinking of starting up, or just want to expand your network or see what we do.
Refreshments and biscuits provided.Attendance fee, $10.
Please pay cash on the day or deposit to Academy Antiques 020810 0004134 083 (or 83) reference your name.RSVP your intention to attend.
To contact us, email Rob at rbwoolley@gmail.com1 attendee
Past events
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