Six Māori wāhine line up for Miss New Zealand 2023 pageant
Miss New Zealand 2023 launched last week and six of the contestants are Māori and passionate about showcasing their culture.
Over the next five months, the 19 contestants will take part in dance and modeling rehearsals, self-development workshops, charitable events, a marae stay and more to find the next Miss New Zealand.
The six who are Māori include Jasmine Clarke, Kiara O’Leary, Myra-mei Clarke, Ngahuia Hona-Paku, Talia Rhind and Zaley Tamihana-Brown.
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Jasmine Clarke - Te Arawa Ngāraranui, Ngāti Whakaue
Jasmine , 17, is one of the youngest contestants in the competition and holds the title of Miss Teen Rotorua 2022.
“I entered Miss New Zealand because pageantry is a new addition toward my passions and I hope to influence other wāhine and spread the words ‘take all opportunities that are in front of you’ because to me, life is too short to be waiting on the right chances.”
She has just completed secondary school and has future goals to study cosmetology, business and rongoā to create her own Maori-based beauty brand. She plans to create beauty products that bring health benefits, relaxation and skin improvements naturally using Māori medicine.
“I hope to use my current titles to inspire young Māori that anything is possible if you put hard mahi and time into your goals.” Read More…
