The Mister Empyrean New Zealand 2026 coronation ceremony will be held in Auckland, New Zealand on August 27, 2026. It is the inaugural edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Mister Empyrean candidate of the country.
Mister Empyrean New Zealand 2026 contestants
There are 16 men competing for the Mister Empyrean New Zealand 2026 crown. Here are the candidates:
- Hunter Shaw, 33, Auckland
- Bodhi Singh, 25, Bay of Plenty
- Elijah Harris, 26, Canterbury
- Arlo Allen, 32, Gisborne
- Finn Brathwaite, 28, Hawke’s Bay
- Nikau Linton, 27, Manawatū-Whanganui
- Beau Riley Boyce, 29, Marlborough
- Blake Gibbs, 26, Nelson
- Oakley Hansen, 28, Northland
- Manaia Taylor, 25, Otago
- Ezekiel King, 33, Southland
- Flynn Marshall, 38, Taranaki
- Zion Michael Drummond, 27, Tasman
- Adam Trembath, 28, Waikato
- Luka Sandoval, 33, Wellington
- Quinn Kitchingham, 40, West Coast
Auckland
Auckland has been at the center of diverse major developments recently, showcasing the city’s vibrant capacity for large-scale events, cutting-edge maritime engineering, and significant renewable energy infrastructure. The city’s cultural and sports calendars are hitting high notes. Notably, electronic music fans are already buzzing following the announcement that Dom Dolla is set to headline what is being billed as the largest headline electronic music event in New Zealand’s history. Scheduled for February 2027 at the Auckland Domain, this landmark performance underscores the region’s growing status as a premier destination for world-class live entertainment.
Parallel to the excitement in the music scene, the sporting world is focused on the Hauraki Gulf. Emirates Team New Zealand has successfully wrapped up an intensive two-week winter test block for their AC75 ahead of the 2027 America’s Cup. Co-helm Chris Draper noted that the team hit their structured performance targets, successfully testing three modified foils across a wide range of wind conditions. As the team prepares for upcoming commitments in SailGP and further training in Naples, their focused efforts in Auckland highlight the relentless technical evolution required to stay at the forefront of the America’s Cup.
Meanwhile, Auckland is also making strides in sustainability. A major new renewable energy initiative has been completed, with JA Solar supplying 8,273 DeepBlue series modules for a 5.3 MWp rooftop PV system at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. As New Zealand’s largest rooftop solar installation, the project—executed by EPC contractor Sunergise—is projected to generate 6,600 MWh of electricity annually. This facility is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by 486 tons each year, marking a significant commitment to corporate environmental responsibility.
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