Top 10 Favourites of Miss Universe New Zealand 2017

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Rebecca Parkinson Miss Universe New Zealand 2017 finalist

First in the line of favourites is the University of Auckland student, Rebecca Parkinson. She was one of 200 other women who registered to for the pageant. 19-year-old Rebecca is a student of Bachelor of Arts majoring in Chinese and Japanese. The beauty feels that her experience of pageant has been so good that she would be happy regardless of the outcome.

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Irene Yeonjoo Rew Miss Universe New Zealand 2017 finalist

Moving on to our next finalist, we have 20-year-old Irene Yeonjoo Rew. Irene with her Asian looks is already creating waves at the pageant. Also, with her preliminary activities, the beauty is winning hearts and accolades from everyone in the organization.

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Tuljai Parkar Miss Universe New Zealand 2017 finalist

Next in the line of favourites is 21 year old Tuljia Parkar. Tulija achieved junior black belt in Kyokushin karate, played violin as a member of the Waikato Youth Orchestra, participated in several cultural activities such as dance and drama with Indian associations, did indoors rock-climbing, learnt swimming and tried out various other activities. Now I work part-time as a 'learn to swim' instructor.

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Hannah Henderson Miss Universe New Zealand 2017 finalist

Shifting focus to our next favourite, we have 21 year old Hannah Henderson. Hannah is not new to the world of pageantry, as she was the Miss Universe New Zealand runner-up in 2015. With only two chances to enter the competition, Miss Henderson is making the most of her final opportunity to gain more experience in event planning.

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Johandi Jordan Miss Universe New Zealand 2017 finalist

19-year-old Johandi Jordan is next in the line of favourites of Miss Universe New Zealand 2017. Her modelesque attitude and gorgeous appearance are few of the many things that makes her stand out among the crowd. Johandi is also blessed with a photogenic face and is amazing with cameras and photoshoots.

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Holly Waghorn Miss Universe New Zealand 2017 finalist

Next in the line of favourites is 21 year old Holly Waghorn. Holly likes spending time at the beach, and also enjoys going to the cafes where she can spend a relaxing time. The beauty is enjoying every bit of her journey at Miss Universe New Zealand 2017.

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Acacia Walker Miss Universe New Zealand 2017 finalist

20-year-old Acacia Walker is next in the line of favourites of Miss Universe New Zealand 2017. Acacia made it clear that her focus is going to be on women empowerment, and that she is going to use this pageant as a platform for her project. Walker added that she hopes to inspire girls to follow their dreams.

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Zeta Fraser Miss Universe New Zealand 2017 finalist

22 year old Zeta Fraser is one of the prettiest contestants of Miss Universe New Zealand 2017, and also among our list of favourites for the title. Zeta has her share of pageantry experience – In 2012, she was a finalist in the Indulge Bay Model competition, and in 2014 she took part in a Fashion for Alopecia fundraiser in Hamilton. She was also a contestant at the Miss Universe New Zealand 2014 pageant.

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Shekinah Delos Santos Miss Universe New Zealand 2017 finalist

Shifting focus to our next favourite, we have 22 year old Shekinah Delos. The beauty queen, who is of Filipino decent, is a law graduate. Shekinah believes that beauty pageants provide a platform for young women like her to raise awareness about issues that are close to their hearts.

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Brooke Rachel Houia Miss Universe New Zealand 2017 finalist

She is stylish, she is photogenic, and she is last but definitely not the least on our list of favourites. After finishing her graduation, she obtained a full time position as an early childhood teacher at Bubba Bears Child Care in Whangaparaoa. Brooke says that she is passionate about the two charities that MUNZ supports, being, Variety NZ (the children's charity) and international charity the SCOT Foundation.