Claire Kirby: Miss Earth New Zea Land 2007

Nineteen year old Miss Manawatu Claire Kirby has been declared Miss Earth New Zealand 2007 at Miss Earth New Zealand beauty pageant held in Auckland on 2^nd September. Along with Claire Kirby, Miss Manawatu 2006 Rachel Croft were also chosen to represent New Zealand in the upcoming Miss Earth 2007. Manawatu Standard reports:

Miss Kirby, who works at Passion Deli & Cafe in Feilding, told The Tribune she didn't think she had a chance of winning as she thought her hair and make-up didn't look the best. She also felt she'd made a number of "mistakes" including running late for the swimwear parade and, feeling flustered, struggling to undo the knot she'd tied in her sarong. The seven contestants also had to model ballgowns and cocktail dresses and give a three-minute speech - Miss Kirby spoke about her trip to India last year. Contestants were interviewed by the judges and asked about the message they would take to the environmentally themed pageant.

Now, Miss Kirby is looking for a sponsor who would pay up for her dresses in the competition. Miss Earth New Zealand 2006 Annelise Burton took twenty dresses with her. The problem with dressing up is that Claire is an out door person and she does not bother much about dressing but after winning the competition she has become serious.

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