Maine Kuki Airani Aotearoa (MKAA) has announced the 2024 edition of the Official Miss Cook Islands NZ Pageant. With a new team and fresh vision, seven talented contestants will compete for the prestigious title of Maine Kuki Airani Aotearoa.
MKAA is a beauty pageant open to Cook Islands women aged 18-26 living in New Zealand. The event aims to empower young women by fostering confidence, self-esteem, and essential life skills.
Contestants will be evaluated on their elegance, poise, talent, intelligence, and courage. The pageant promotes cultural pride and community representation, encouraging contestants to become ambassadors and role models.
The 2024 Maine Kuki Airani Aotearoa Pageant will be held on November 30th at the Waipuna Conference Centre in Auckland.
Tickets are available for $100 each, with corporate tables of 10 available. For more details or to purchase tickets, please email: [email protected].
Meet the Contestants:
Maine Akatokamanava: Ambushia Mateariki
Maine Araura Enua: Ngatepaeru Maote
Maine Takitumu: Keikilani Rea
Maine Oire Nikao: Tatyana Nomotu
Maine A’ua’u Enua: Inano Aniterea
Maine Anuanua: Jenna Te Ariki
Maine Oire Reu Reu: Siniva Talamaivao-Nickel