Miss new zealand
Miss New Zealand!
Miss New Zealand is a national beauty pageant held annually in New Zealand to select the country's representative to the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants. The pageant was first held in 1931 and has been held every year since then, except for a few years during World War II.
Here are some interesting facts about Miss New Zealand:
- First winner: The first Miss New Zealand was won by a 19-year-old woman named Joyce Mitchell in 1931.
- Longest-running pageant: Miss New Zealand is one of the longest-running beauty pageants in the world, with over 90 years of history.
- International representation: Miss New Zealand has represented New Zealand at the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants, as well as other international beauty pageants.
- Charity involvement: Many Miss New Zealand winners have been involved in charity work and have used their platform to raise awareness and funds for various causes.
- Diverse winners: Over the years, Miss New Zealand has had winners from diverse backgrounds, including Maori, Pacific Island, and European descent.
Some notable Miss New Zealand winners include:
- Lorraine Downes (1983): Miss Universe 1983 winner
- Dionne Neville (1990): Miss World 1990 runner-up
- Remuera's Rachael Tamati (2002): Miss World 2002 top 10 finalist
- Sophie Gray (2013): Miss World 2013 top 10 finalist
The current Miss New Zealand is Brielle Te Raki, who was crowned in 2022.