Browse 53 after dinner speakers and keynote presenters available for hire in New Zealand, rated an average 5 out of 5 across 165 reviews from real clients. Speakers cover conference keynotes, awards nights, charity dinners and corporate hospitality, with most bookings around $900.
The after dinner slot is a difficult one: guests have eaten, the room is warm and attention is drifting, so the speaker has to win it back rather than assume it. Profiles list each speaker's subjects, typical speaking length and the kind of audiences they work with, which is the quickest way to match a booking to the tone of the evening.
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After dinner speakers in New Zealand work the slot between the meal and the rest of the evening, at conference dinners, awards ceremonies, charity fundraisers and association events. Most speak for 20 to 45 minutes, and many will take questions or stay for photographs afterwards.
Rates for after dinner speakers in New Zealand run from $170 to $6,500+, with most bookings around $900. Profile is the single biggest factor: a broadcaster or former international sportsperson sits at the top of that range, while speakers still building a reputation offer the same speaking length for considerably less. Travel, overnight stays and the length of the set also move the figure, so it is worth confirming what a quoted fee covers before comparing two speakers.
Speakers tend to work within a defined territory: sport, business and leadership, adventure and endurance, broadcasting, or straight comedy. A subject the audience connects with matters more than a familiar name, so it helps to say who is in the room, what the occasion marks and how formal the evening is. Most will shape their material around that brief.
Requirements are light compared with live music: a microphone, somewhere to stand and a room where the speaker can be heard from every table. A lectern and a screen are useful for anyone working from slides, though many speak without either. It is worth agreeing the running order too, since speaking straight after dessert plays differently from closing an awards ceremony.
The average price is $900 (NZD), with most priced from $170 to $6,500+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 206 enquiries for After Dinner Speakers at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.
Your events MC / Host
"Sam has been Host / MC for last 6/7 years of our Miss National NZ / Miss Russia NZ events always professional, easy to work with and has more experience in these events than anyone else around . Gold standard."
Stian Macshane
"Macshane was a star for our corporate event offering freestyle rapping to guests on entrance at our Superbowl themed awards night. He matched the brief perfectly, had great comedic timing and was the perfect hype man to start guests journey on the night. Look forward to working with him again."
Kick Off Comedy Sweden
"We still laugh at his story about when he first moved to Sweden. Really great job!"
⭐Reda: President, Cercle Magique de Paris
"Reda made the most magical night of our lives even more magical! We hired him for our wedding in Sicily and could not be more grateful that we did. Not only did he leave guests in awe, but he was kind, entertaining, and added a unique element to our cocktail hour. Could not recommend him enough!"
Corporate Event Magician
"Jordan, thank you for providing top notch service for our annual corporate BBQ.
Our colleagues loved your magic tricks, and you had our colleagues engaged throughout the event.
We will reach out for future events, great job!"
René Frotscher/ René Mazing
"Fantastic presence and performances! Rene did a great job blending in until the moment came to stand out, and he spread the performance around across all attendees. We got a secret surprise souvenir that we've kept in a special place :) Thank you Rene!"
