MISS UNIVERSE NEW ZEALAND 2012

The new Miss Universe New Zealand 2012 is Miss Howick Avianca Böhm. She won the title last night in front of live audience at the Amora Hotel in Wellington. The competition was also streamed lived on facebook. First runner-up was Miss North Harbour Talia Bennett, and second runner-up was Miss Wellington Lauren Mann. Miss Otago Monique Cooley and Miss Auckland Jennifer Lambly rounded out the top five. Avianca hails from South Africa, and had to learn English as her second language after her arrival, having spoken only Afrikaans in her teens. She already holds a diploma in fashion, and is planning to embark on a business degree, majoring in accounting. (Source: lucire.com)