Aucklander Katie Taylor, 22, sponsored by Southern First National of Manurewa, won Miss Universe New Zealand 2009 at the Levin Events’ Centre last night. Katie is a construction project manager and a qualified pilot. She begins work today back in Auckland, replacing her ball gown and tiara with a reflective jacket and hard hat, in the lead-up to Miss Universe 2009 on August 23 at Paradise Island, the Bahamas. This was her second attempt at the national title, having placed in the top five in 2007. She says, ‘I have never won anything before, but I gave it everything I had. ‘I’m looking forward to working on getting ready for the finals in the Bahamas, and to doing my country proud.’Crowd favourite, 18-year-old Priyani Puketapu, Miss Horowhenua, was 1st runner-up. Anthea Stembridge, 19, sponsored by Ultimate Transport Solutions, was 2nd runner-up. Miss Universe New Zealand pageant director Val Lott says she is ‘delighted’ by the judges’ choices for the top three places. The judges were impressed by Miss Taylor’s natural conversation in her interview, which was held privately at the Horowhenua District Council Buildings on April 24. She also wowed the panel of five judges with her performance on the night, in particular in the evening gown competition. (Source: Lucire)
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