Miss Earth New Zealand is a

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national beauty contest. The winner represents New Zealand in the international

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beauty pageant. The national franchise was launched in 2001 by Miss World New Zealand Ltd, under the directorship of Ros Taylor. In 2011, the New Zealand Asia Pacific Trust acquired to the Miss Earth New Zealand franchise. Rachel Crofts

New Zealand national pageant

In 2003, Miss World New Zealand Ltd chose to boycott the

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pageant due to the events surrounding

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, held in Nigeria. From 2003 to 2007, the winner of

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competed at

. The New Zealand Asia Pacific Trust gained the rights to Miss World New Zealand in 2007, and gained the rights to Miss Earth New Zealand in 2011. The title was awarded to the second runner up in the Miss New Zealand Festival of Beauty in 2011 and 2012, with the winner being awarded the title of

and the first runner up receiving the title of

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. In 2013 Miss Earth New Zealand was again held as a separate pageant.

Titleholders

The winner of Miss Earth New Zealand represents her country at

. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.

References

External links

Miss Earth New Zealand website 2011-present

{{Miss Earth countries and territories

Beauty pageants in New Zealand New Zealand awards