My speaker just cancelled. What do I do?

Call Andy directly on +64 21 064 1123. Tell him the event time, venue, and audience size. He will give you a straight yes or no within minutes.

How much notice does Andy need as a last minute keynote speaker?

Two hours minimum for venues within Auckland's urban area.

What does a last minute keynote speaker cost in Auckland?

$1,500 + GST. Fixed price. No variations. Covers the full keynote delivery of 20 to 45 minutes.

Can Andy cover events outside Auckland?

The two-hour guarantee applies to Auckland. Events elsewhere may still be possible depending on timing and flights. Always worth a call.

Privacy Policy - SpeakerNow

Andy Rolston (we, us, our) operates andyrolston.com and speakernow.co.nz. We comply with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, which governs how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information. This policy explains how we handle your personal information and what rights you have under the Act.

By using our websites or contacting us, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

The Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you, including:

Your name and contact details including phone number and email address
Information you provide when you make an enquiry, send an email, or call us directly
Your organisation name and event details when booking or enquiring about a keynote
Your email address and communication preferences if you subscribe to our Monday Huddle newsletter
How you interact with our emails, including opens and link clicks
Your IP address and browser details when you visit our websites
Information about how you use our websites, collected through cookies and analytics tools

Providing some information is optional. However, if you choose not to provide certain details we may be unable to respond to your enquiry or complete a booking.

Why We Collect Your Information

We collect your personal information to:

Respond to enquiries about keynote speaking, coaching, or training services
Confirm and manage speaking bookings including event details, logistics, and invoicing
Send you the Monday Huddle newsletter if you have subscribed, and manage your subscription preferences
Contact you about upcoming events, programmes, or services that may be relevant to you
Improve our websites and the way we communicate with you
Meet our legal obligations including invoicing and financial record keeping

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our websites. This helps us improve our content, monitor website performance, and provide a better experience for visitors.

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter or marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.

What We Do With Your Data

We treat your personal information with care. We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

We may share your information with:

Trusted service providers who assist us in operating our websites or delivering our services, such as email marketing platforms and invoicing tools. These providers are required to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.
Professional advisers such as accountants or legal advisers where required.
Government agencies or law enforcement where we are required to do so by law.

We will not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Event Photography and Video

Photography and video recording may take place at live events where Andy Rolston is speaking. Images and recordings may be used for business purposes including marketing, social media, website content, presentations, and promotional materials.

These images or recordings may be edited, reproduced, and shared across media formats.

If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded at an event, please notify the event organiser or contact us directly before the event.

Andy Rolston will store, use, and disclose images in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable New Zealand privacy law.

Our websites use cookies to improve your browsing experience and to help us understand how visitors use our sites. Cookies are small files stored on your device.

We use cookies for:

Google Analytics, which tracks visitor behaviour on our websites anonymously
Essential website functionality

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our websites.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal information only for as long as it is needed for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by New Zealand law. Enquiry and booking records are retained for seven years in line with standard business and tax obligations. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Where Your Data Is Stored

Our websites are hosted on servers located in the United States through DreamHost. By using our websites you acknowledge that your data may be stored and processed outside New Zealand. We take reasonable steps to ensure that any overseas storage providers maintain appropriate security standards.

How We Protect Your Data

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. This includes using secure communication channels, limiting access to personal information to those who need it, and working only with service providers who maintain appropriate security practices.

While we take security seriously, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Your Rights Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020

You have the right to:

Ask whether we hold personal information about you
Request access to your personal information
Request that we correct any personal information that is inaccurate or incomplete
Make a complaint to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have breached your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to your request. We will respond within 20 working days as required under the Privacy Act 2020.

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, would like to access or correct your personal information, or wish to make a complaint, please contact us:

Andy Rolston
Email: andy@andyrolston.com
Phone: +64 21 064 1123
Auckland, New Zealand

If you are not satisfied with our response to a privacy complaint, you have the right to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.org.nz.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable law. Where changes are significant, we will take reasonable steps to notify you. The current version of this policy will always be available on our websites.

This policy was last updated: May 2026.