advancing the professional speaking community worldwide.
National Speakers Association Of New Zealand Inc
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NSANZ is the national body where speaking professionals come together to develop their speaking business. It exists to support members in becoming better speaking professionals and develop their speaking business; and to develop, promote and uphold the highest possible standards of professional speaking.
History
The set-up of NSANZ organisation was greatly assisted by the National Speakers Association of Australia (NSAA) in 1994. The Australian association in turn had been modelled upon and assisted by the more mature U.S. counterpart, the National Speakers Association. Both NSANZ and NSAA now enjoy a close relationship with the American association and other professional speakers associations worldwide.
The first chapter established was in Auckland and so, by default, the New Zealand Association was also the Auckland Chapter. At one time or another there have been chapters or branches in Christchurch, Wellington and Palmerston North, each of which has spent some time in recess.
Notable Members
Robyn Pearce CSP was the 2006-2007 President of IFFPS (now the Global Speakers Federation), the first New Zealander to hold this honour.
Life Members
- Winston Marsh CSP
- Maureen Fitzgerald
- Ian Mandeno
- Robyn Pearce CSP CSP (Auckland 2008)
National Presidents
2009-10 Hannah Samuel (Professional Member)
2007-09 Martz Witty (Professional Member) (served two terms)
2006-07 Donald Jessep
2005-06 Maria Carlton
2004-2005 Karen Beard / Ann Andrews CSP.
There was no separate National President before this date.
Note about this list: This is a partial and incomplete list of the Presidents of chapters and NSANZ national executive.
Today
Two chapters: Auckland and Christchurch
Two branches overseen by Auckland Chapter: Wellington and Whangarei
Contacts
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Mike Handcock - Representative of NSANZ
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Martz Witty - Representative of NSANZ
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Hannah Samuel - National President NSA/NZ 2010-2011
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Read more or join NSANZ
Visit the website of NSANZ to read more or to join NSANZ and thus also obtain Federation membership.
What Members Say About NSANZ
Recommendation by Linda Coles:
I love it! I wish we had meetings more than once per month as the support and great vibes I get from attending, is superb. If you are ever over this way in “Gods Own”, drop by, we would love to meet you.
Linda Coles
Our Executive Director
Your primary contact in our Federation, our Executive Director Beverly Babb.Contact Beverly
What we do
Federation members say...
Adele Good: I loved meeting with the GSF members at the NSA convention in Orlando in July 2010! Such a diverse group of talented individuals. GSF represents the future of global speakers and I am thrilled to be a part of it!
Shelle Rose Charvet: The GSF is my professional family. They have helped me grow and given me the opportunity to help others grow and make a difference.
Lenora Billings-harris: What a joy to be a part of GSF. Each time I visit a country outside of my own, I know I have friends and colleagues there to help make my business and fun time extraordinary. 
Barbara Johnson: PSASA has been a wonderful part of my personal and professional development in that it has highlighted another avenue of growth. Public speaking is not for the faint hearted. PSASA has been encouraging and supportive. Collectively we are stronger than if we were doing it alone. 
Greg Schinkel: CAPS membership has generated more than $2 million in extra revenue by providing me with ideas and strategies that have increased my revenue and profit. These include publishing a book, selecting a niche, social media exposure, internet marketing, presentation skills and business skills.
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Recommendation by Sally Mabelle:
NSANZ Auckland is a high-spirited group of about 85 members - enthusiastic and talented - and ready to share with you - come visit us when you’re in New Zealand,
Sally Mabelle, President, Auckland Chapter, NSANZ