High-heeled steps to night to be filmed once again

A new journey has begun for 25 women as they take high-heeled steps towards the crowning night of Miss Rotorua 2022 — a journey which will once again air on television.

The launch of Miss Rotorua 2022 was held in the Monarch Room at the Prince’s Gate Hotel last Sunday.

The launch was also the first filming session for the second season of Gowns and Geysers. The show will follow the 2022 pageant contestants

in an eight-part series by Te Noni Productions.

Miss Rotorua Foundation director Kharl Wirepa says it was exciting to have launched the 2022 pageant.

He says it’s their sixth year running the pageant, and it is growing every year.

The Miss Rotorua team are grateful for the community support, and are extremely humbled to see how far the organisation has come and continues to grow, he says.

“On Sunday, the journey to the crown began for 25 women. This year we have a range of ladies from diverse backgrounds.

“The foundation is thrilled to begin the process with them.”

Wirepa says this year, the pageant’s annual 12-week stiletto camp programme for the contestants will be held at the foundation’s new offices.

“We have had great support from Rotorua Trust, Rotorua Lakes Council, the Tindall Foundation, and Rotorua Creative Communities towards the costs of our new office and/or the pageant.

“Because of this support, the foundation is able to increase the capacity and capability of operation. We have some exciting new opportunities happening for the ladies this year.”

Wirepa says pageant organisers are looking forward to fundraising for this year’s charities, which include Mauri Tau Mauri Ora Trust, Brave, the Rotorua Citizens Club, and the

Rotorua Community Centre.

“We are absolutely amazed to announce that we have a second season for Gowns and Geysers. Last season was a success and we are glad to be filmed again.”

He says they welcome the cameras