Bay Harbour: July 19, 2023

Wednesday July 19 2023 Bay Harbour News
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NEWS 13
novice crowned Miss New Zealand
CHARITY QUEEN: Waddington (left) with I am Hope founder
Mike King at her charity event.
Waddington said organising
her charity event – a fundraiser
evening for I am Hope – was a
challenge.
“I was trying to keep the cost
as low as possible, so I managed
to secure sponsorship for most
things and after much persistence
I got Mike King to fly down and
attend the event. It was a lot of
work and effort to raise that
amount, but it was worth it.”
Waddington raised more than
$6000, while collectively the
participants raised more than
$29,000.
During the pageant, Waddington
said she focused on her
reason for entering, which was to
best support and represent New
Zealand, but also to use her platform
to help advocate for others.
“The pageant itself goes way
beyond beauty; it is empowering
beauty with a purpose. It helps
build a platform to be able to
help support others (and) build
personal development and I have
made lifelong friends from this. It
took dedication, persistence and
determination.”
Waddington said her friends
and family were supportive, as
were her followers online.
Along with the title she
received a beauty package, a photography
and coaching package,
a professional media kit and
portfolio, and a weekend getaway
for two in a hotel.
She will now represent
New Zealand at the Miss
International 2023 pageant in
Japan in October, where she
will wear a custom-made New
Zealand national costume and
gown. Waddington’s flights and
accommodation are paid for.
“It is an awesome opportunity,
I am currently working hard to
do New Zealand proud. There is
a lot of work being done behind
the scenes,” she said.
Some of the work for Miss International
includes achieving a UN
Sustainable Development Goal;
Waddington has chosen to focus
on good health and well-being.
“I am working on an eBook
that will focus on morning routines,
meditation, writing down
your goals and living a healthy
lifestyle.”
She said anyone who has
questions about the pageant is
welcome to reach out and have a
chat.
WORLD FAMOUS: Miss New Zealand Lorraine Downes won
the Miss Universe pageant in 1983 when she was 19.
Christchurch
Civic Awards 2023
Who will you nominate?
Each year our city benefits from the service of volunteers
and others who go above and beyond the call of duty
for Christchurch and its people.
We recognise these valued contributions with
our annual Civic Awards.
Water
WHAT’S OUR FUTURE CANTERBURY?
Freshwater is in high demand, and impacts of climate change will
add extra pressure. How, when and where we use our water is critical
to ensure we are prepared for the future.
Have your say and help us get the balance right.
Complete our online form at
ccc.govt.nz/CivicAwards
or pick one up from any of our
service centres or libraries.
Send your nominations to us by
5pm, Monday 31 July 2023.
Tell us what you think at ecan.govt.nz/ourfuture
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