Woohoo! Gary is looking to organise a viewing party where we can get together and watch all your TEDxUoWaikato talks. This is great because most of you missed many of your colleagues talks while you were backstage etc. So it will be great to see your talk on the big screen and support your colleagues with their talk. And it is a good chance to catch up! I believe he is looking to organise one in Tauranga and one in Hamilton.

Okay, important note through from the photographer. It is key that all speakers are dressed with hair and makeup done for the dress rehearsal. The photographer will be taking photos during your rehearsal, and you will need to look like you will be in the event later in the day.

If you have any tips for your fellow TEDx speakers add them in the comments below. I know you will all have little things you do that work for you, which might help someone else...

Updates on a couple of questions asked. Time in the Concert Chamber for Speakers: - Thursday morning this week is clear and speakers are welcome to drop in. The stage will not be set (as it's vocal exams happening this week) but the team can do a basic stage wash and face-light to give them a sense of being 'under lights'. Rehearsals: - Dress Rehearsals will be from 1pm on the day of the event and we will also be doing photography during this session (as we did last year). This is the same for both Hamilton and Tauranga. Each speaker will do a full run-through, but be aware that stage set up and lighting/audio will be tested and adjusted throughout. Also be sure to send me any slides you need this week.

Hello Chris. You had mentioned previously that there are some tickets set aside for the family and friends of speakers to attend the TEDx event at which they are presenting. Can you please confirm that this is the case and, if so, how many tickets are available for each speaker?