Auckland, June 20 (JY Media) Miss Universe has just announced that the world final will be held in Moscow, Russia in November. The winner form New
Zealand will be representing the country at that competition and so the organizers behind Miss Universe New Zealand are
reminding any girls who would still like to enter that the cut-off date of July 1 is fast approaching
A record number of young women have already entered the competition this year, say the organizers. It will also return
to television for the first time in 21 years, with a broadcast on Juice TV later this year
Entrants can head to the official website at www.nextmissnz.com
‘We’ve really proud that we’ve been able to bring a new energy to Miss Universe New Zealand, and we know from all the
feedback that the public is excited about what we have in store,’ says executive producer Nigel Godfrey, who is
currently working on the Miss Universe Red Carpet Gala which will comprise both a Variety Spectacular and the Live Final
of the competition
The crown, designed by Anita du Plessis-Dutton of Aqua Jewels Ltd., will adorn the winner of the 2013 competition, which
will be held in Auckland later this year
‘We have noticed first-hand how people are responding to the new team behind Miss Universe New Zealand, and our social
media engagement, on Facebook and Instagram, has been the best in the competition’s history,’ notes national director
Evana Patterson
‘It’s only the tip of the iceberg,’ says Jack Yan, general counsel for Miss Universe New Zealand. ‘Not only are we
seeing the brand revitalized this year, returning to TV after 21 years’ absence, it is 30 years since Lorraine Downes
became New Zealand’s only winner at Miss Universe. It’s an auspicious year, and there’s even more to come.
The organizers say that they will make announcements over major sponsors in the upcoming weeks, as well as details of
the semifinalists from around the country
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