2009 Contestants

Anthea Stembridge

Anthea Stembridge
Auckland

Anthea Stembridge is Miss Ultimate Transport Solutions. Anthea is 19, 5ft 10 and she is a student at Auckland University of Technology studyrng a Bachelor of Communications. Anthea specialises in contracting promotional events. Her interests include dancing,
fitness, travel and martial arts. Anthea's ambition is to own her own public relations business and to gain her black belt in martial arts.

Katie Taylor
Miss Universe NZ 2009

Katie Taylor
Auckland


Miss Southern First National Auckland is Katie Taylor. Katie is 22 5ft 9 and she graduated from Auckland University with a Bachelor of Property. Katie now works as a construction project manager. Her interests include aviation, reading, cooking and travel. Katie's ambition is to present a televiston series on the importance of sustainable "green" housing and buildings.

Gina Beazley

Gina Beazley
Levin


Gina Beazley is Miss Company Branding Shop Levin. Gina is 18, 5ft 9 and she is a student at Auckland University studying a Bachelor of Events Management and Marketing. She also works part-time in promotions. Gina enjoys skiing, tennis, fitness and she aspires to
being a positive influential role model within the health and beauty industry.

Maria Lubomudrov

Maria Lubomudrov
Wellington


Miss Digital Mobile is Maria Lubomudrov. Maria is 21, 5ft 8 and she is studying theatre at Auckland University. She also works part-time as a nanny. Her interests are acting, dancing, film production and script writing. Maria is to have a professional acting career.

Kate Hockly

Kate Hockly
Putaruru


Kate Hockly is Miss Tuscany Road Putaruru. Kate is 21, 5ft 8 and she is a postgraduate psychology student and also works as a freelance marketing and events coordinator. Kate enjoys yoga, painting, cooking and adventurous travel. Kate's ambition is to become a psychologist specializing in women's issues and to further involve herself in charitable community work.

Rosie de Malmanche

Rosie de Malmanche
Queenstown


Miss Queenstown is Rosie de Malmanche. Rosie is 21, 5ft 8 and she is a horse trek guide and works part time in hospitality at Glenorchy Hotel. Rosie is 2 1/2 years through an Animal Science degree majoring in Equine from Massey University. She aims to complete her vet degree in South Africa where she can assist in the conservation of cheetahs. Hosie enjoys horse riding, hiking and skiing and is interested in photography.

Leah-Anne Ridding

Leah-Anne Ridding
Christchurch


Leah-Anne Ridding is Miss Mainland Press. Leah-Anne is 23, 5ft 7 and is a Bachelor of Design graduate, currently working for her sponsor as a graphic designer. Her interests include photography, NZ music, sport and spending quality time with family and friends.
Leah-Anne's ambition is to own her own design studio where she can share her passion for the arts with the community. She is also an active volunteer for the Child Cancer Foundation in Christchurch.

Priyani Puketapu

Priyani Puketapu
Horowhenua


Miss Horowhenua is Priyani Puketapu. Priyani is 18, 5ft 7 and works for the Aliance group in Levin. Priyani's interests include performing arts, dancing, choreography and modelling. Her ambition is to gain a degree in law and to work with international and human rights organisations.