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Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
Skycity Theatre, Auckland, played host to a glittering beauty pageant last weekend where 20-year-old Samantha McClung was crowned the new Miss Universe NZ.
Competing against 20 finalists, this qualified make-up artist from Christchurch, edged out surf instructor Hannah Henderson and mental-health nurse Gabrielle Manaloto, who are the first and second runner-up. The international judging panel consisted of Ben Chan of Bench and Miss Universe Philippines 2014 MJ Lastimosa, who joined Steve Broad, Megan Alatini and Evana Patterson from New Zealand. The title was decided by the judges and public voting, both constituting 50 per cent to the final result.
The newly crowned Miss Universe NZ will now represent New Zealand on a global platform at the Miss Universe contest to be held in Las Vegas later this year.
Skycity Theatre, Auckland, played host to a glittering beauty pageant last weekend where 20-year-old Samantha McClung was crowned the new Miss Universe NZ.
Competing against 20 finalists, this qualified make-up artist from Christchurch, edged out surf instructor Hannah Henderson and mental-health...
Skycity Theatre, Auckland, played host to a glittering beauty pageant last weekend where 20-year-old Samantha McClung was crowned the new Miss Universe NZ.
Competing against 20 finalists, this qualified make-up artist from Christchurch, edged out surf instructor Hannah Henderson and mental-health nurse Gabrielle Manaloto, who are the first and second runner-up. The international judging panel consisted of Ben Chan of Bench and Miss Universe Philippines 2014 MJ Lastimosa, who joined Steve Broad, Megan Alatini and Evana Patterson from New Zealand. The title was decided by the judges and public voting, both constituting 50 per cent to the final result.
The newly crowned Miss Universe NZ will now represent New Zealand on a global platform at the Miss Universe contest to be held in Las Vegas later this year.
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