Meghan Kenney
Assistance

Meghan was the National Director from 2019 - 2024 and has represented New Zealand internationally on 3 ocassions: Miss Grand International, Miss Intercontinental and Miss Supranational. She has been to 70 countries around the world and loves embracing new cultures, hiking through beautiful scenery and taking local cooking courses. She has stepped back this year to focus on her career in her home town of Ohope, but will be helping Leizel with coaching and logistics.
Meet the Team
Leizel Laus-Deligero
National Director
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A Visionary Leader Shaping the Future of Miss New Zealand
As the National Director of Miss New Zealand under GemVision, my vision is to transform this platform into more than just a beauty pageant—it’s a movement that empowers, inspires, and creates lasting change. I believe that true beauty shines through confidence, sportsmanship, leadership, and a commitment to making a difference in our communities.
My mission is to:
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Empower Women – Provide opportunities for young women to develop confidence, leadership skills, and a global presence.
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Make a Meaningful Impact – Strengthen Miss New Zealand’s role in supporting charitable causes, from youth development to health advocacy and social initiatives.
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Elevate New Zealand on the Global Stage – Prepare our representatives to compete internationally with excellence, authenticity, and purpose.
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Create Sustainable Growth – Build strong partnerships with businesses and organizations to ensure long-term success and influence.
Through the "Beauty with a Mission" philosophy, I am dedicated to redefining what it means to be Miss New Zealand—where beauty meets purpose, and ambition leads to action. Together, we can inspire change, uplift communities, and shape a future where our representatives are not just titleholders, but role models and changemakers.
I welcome you with all the opportunities and possibilities of shaping your future in the world of pageantry and career.
Rose Foulger
Franchise Holder

Jessica Tyson
Mentor

Jess is a previous titleholder as both Miss International and Miss World New Zealand - she went on to place Top 6 at Miss World and was crowned Miss World Oceania. One of her biggest achievements was founding Brave NZ - which aims to raise awareness about sexual violence among youth in Aotearoa and provide the appropriate tools and support to young people affected by sexual harm. She is a reporter with Te Ao with Moana and was on Celebrity Treasure Island. Jess has a busy schedule but loves to help out with Miss NZ by providing guidance and mentorship when she can.