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Albay’s Aaron Beau Davis is Mister World Philippines 2026
Aaron Beau Sadia Davis is a Kiwi-Filipino model, banker, and athlete from New Zealand. Born to a Filipino mother, he has participated in multiple beauty pageants, winning titles including Mister World Philippines 2026. He is also a member of the Philippine men's handball team and has pursued higher education in business.
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Christchurch’s Georgia Waddington to represent New Zealand at Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan
Georgia Waddington, a Kiwi entrepreneur and beauty queen from Christchurch, represented New Zealand in several international beauty pageants, including Miss International and Miss Universe. She won Miss New Zealand 2023 and achieved various accolades throughout her career. Waddington also founded a marketing agency and plans to compete in Miss Universe 2026.
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15 Miss Universe New Zealand 2026 candidates to compete in Auckland
Abbigail “Abby” Sturgin, a Laotian-Kiwi police officer and model from Auckland, won the title of Miss Universe New Zealand 2025 on June 24, 2025. She will crown her successor on July 28, 2026, during the 60th edition of the pageant. Her runners-up included Hannah Cross and Noor Randhawa.
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Britney Pringle crowns Miss New Zealand 2026 Chloe Robinson in Takapuna, Auckland
Britney Pringle from Auckland won the Miss New Zealand 2026 title on July 5, 2025, at Sky City Theatre. The event included various international memberships and special awards, with Chloe Robinson and Allison Sauz securing top runner-up positions. The inaugural Miss Teenager Universe New Zealand was also held concurrently.
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10 Miss New Zealand 2026 candidates to compete in Takapuna, Auckland
Britney Pringle won Miss New Zealand 2026 on July 5, 2025, at the Sky City Theatre. Runner-up Sophie Pardington, along with Kelsey Turner, Emily Faulker, and Toma Mirchevska, will represent New Zealand at various international pageants. Pringle will crown her successor on June 6, 2026, during the 66th edition.
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10 things about Mister World New Zealand 2024 Tim Kiriwi
Timoti "Tim" Wiremu Edsel Kiriwi is a New Zealand model based in California who represented his country in the 2024 Mister World pageant. Born in Auckland in 1990, he is the third Mister World New Zealand, but withdrew from the competition before the coronation. He has participated in media and advocacy throughout his career.
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13 things about Miss International New Zealand 2025 Britney Pringle
Britney Pringle, a 25-year-old IT consultant from Auckland, won the 50th Miss New Zealand title in 2025. She has represented New Zealand in several pageants and worked in various roles, including change management. Pringle is an alumna of Massey University and has traveled extensively, studying Mandarin in China.
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10 things about Miss Universe New Zealand 2025 Abby Sturgin
Abbigail "Abby" Sturgin, a Laotian-Kiwi police officer and model, won Miss Universe New Zealand in 2025. She has previously competed in Miss Earth and Miss World pageants, securing the title of Miss Earth New Zealand in 2017. Sturgin has a degree in accounting and management from Auckland University of Technology.
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13 things about Miss Universe New Zealand 2024 Victoria Velasquez Vincent
Victoria Velasquez Vincent, an Irish-Filipino-Kiwi architect and beauty queen, competed in Miss Universe Philippines and Miss Universe New Zealand. Born in Auckland, she holds two master’s degrees. Vincent has a complex history, including a kidnap incident in 1999, and participated in various international beauty pageants, culminating in Miss Universe 2024.
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