"I cannot believe it is the third Miss Rotorua since we brought it back in 2017 and the 58th crowning in the town's history.
"It is always exciting to see the transformation of the contestants through their journey and have it all come together at crowning night."
The contestants have been taking part in a 12-week Stiletto Camp of training.
Aspects include tikanga wānanga, stage performance, etiquette training, first aid, team building, social work and business management. As part of the pageant, a number of charities are supported.
WiRepa says the contestants this year are more diverse than ever before.
"We have had a great number of mothers in this year's event and the development programme has proven yet again a success."
He is looking forward to seeing who will be crowned.
"This year the judges will be looking for how much mana the wahine has and how she has interacted with her charity, the people, and her own values and strengths."
He encourages people to go along and support the contestants.
"It is important we celebrate arts and culture, and to support the charity initiatives of the pageant."
WiRepa says Miss Rotorua celebrates culture and teaches young people about elegance and good manners, as well as celebrating talent and the entertainment industries.
"We have had contestants travel to Thailand, Las Vegas and Washington DC after being in Miss Rotorua."
Tickets for the crowning night start at $20 for general admission or upgrade to premium of VIP Gold/Diamond. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.co.nz.
Miss Rotorua 2019 charities
- Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust
- Māori Wardens Rotorua
- Special Olympics Rotorua
- Visions of Helping Hands
- Parkinsons Central Plateau
Miss Rotorua 2019 judges
- Naz Khanjani (The Bachelor NZ/ Dancing with the stars)
- Patrick Salmon (My Kitchen Rules)
- Anne Batley Burton (Real Housewives of Auckland)
- Jessica Tyson (Miss New Zealand 2018)
- Harlem Cruz Ihaia (Miss Universe NZ 2016)
