Latafale Auva’a has won Miss Samoa New Zealand 2014 – 2015.
For the first time in the events 23-year history the competition was delivered online, with six contestants vying for the crown.
Miss Auva’a will be crowned Miss Samoa N.Z. by the reigning Miss Samoa New Zealand, Margaret Sarona Scott, at a special crowning ceremony on August 13 in Auckland.
This will be followed by her representation of our Samoan community in New Zealand at this year’s Miss Samoa Teuila Pageant in Samoa.
According to the Pacific Events & Entertainment Trust Board & Miss Samoa New Zealand committee Latafale, from Papakura in Auckland, is 20-years-old and.
“A scholarship student in her 3rd year of studying towards a double degree in Law and Music, Majoring in Performing Arts at Otago University, Dunedin,” the release reads.
“Her villages in Samoa are: Tiavea-Saleaumua, Vailoa-Faleata, and Satupa’itea- Siufaga.”
Miss Auva’a said the competition is an opportunity to be able to speak and encourage younger females in succeeding in the competitive working and study environment that is presented in the 21st century.
“We have a beautiful spirit of humility in the Samoan culture that should continue to be nurtured…not be a hindrance to achievement and good work,” she says.
Pacific Events & Entertainment Trust Board & Miss Samoa New Zealand committee Congratulated their Miss Samoa NZ 2014 Latafale Auva’a and wished her all the best for her reign.