Find out how to enter MPUNZ 2022
Miss Pinup New Zealand is in its 11th year in 2023!
The Miss Pinup New Zealand pageant is to encourage women of all shapes and sizes to feel confident, step out of their comfort zones and to show their inner and outer beauty through the art of pinup. Once applications close, our judging panel (to be announced) will select our Top 10 finalists, who will compete for the title of Miss Pinup New Zealand.
The pageant will be held on Saturday 11 February at The Very Vintage Day Out, held at Kumeu Showgrounds.
The finalists will strut their stuff on the catwalk, showcasing daywear, beachwear and evening wear, performing in the talent section with our top 4 participating in a Q&A before our winners are crowned. As well as the coveted title of Miss Pinup New Zealand, we crown our runner-up Miss Vintage, Miss People’s Choice (based on the public vote) and Miss Picture Perfect (judged on photos submitted in their application)
Miss Pinup New Zealand – Hall of Fame
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2022 winner – Miss Jazzylicious
2021 winner – Miss Sweet Jean
Miss Sweet Jean dazzled the judges with her knowledge of the stars, and her dreamy handmade outfits! With her entry inspired by the stary skies above, we’re happy to welcome Miss Sweet Jean from North Auckland, NZ in our Hall of Fame.
2019 winner – Foxy Rocket
We’ve claimed her back #sorryAustralia and crowned her as our MPUNZ 2019! Foxy describes herself as very comfortable in front of the camera with a lively bubbly demeanour. The judges loved her Wizard of Oz themed entry and we’re so happy to see her in our Hall of Fame.
Check her out on Facebook
2018 winner – Kiki Kisses
2018 was a big year for Kiki Kisses, winning Miss Pinup New Zealand – she’s also been nominated for 10 awards at 2019 Golden Garters! Club Manager by day and burlesque performer by night, Kiki Kisses is the whole package!
Check out her antics on her Facebook and Instagram accounts
2017 winner – Velvet DeCollete
Check out Velvet’s wicked blog here – and read more about Velvet DeCollete here
2016 winner – Fran Robertson
You may recognise Fran from The Beauty School Dropouts, and a few other bits and pieces from around the community! Fran is a self-employed boss lady, well known for her colourful look and bright personality. You can read more about Fran in her interview with FashioNZ here and check out her blog at http://franrobertson.com/
2015 winner – Bettie Rage
Bettie is a hot rod loving, tattooed pin-up who owns her style and is passionate about animal welfare. She loves the sultry side of pin-up, and has the most darling little greaser! Read her interview with FashioNZ here and her Instagram @BettieRageNZ
2014 winner – Miss Victory Violet
Miss Victory Violet is a trained hairdresser and is well known in the community for her incredible vintage looks! Post #MPUNZ, Miss Victory Violet went on to be crowned Miss Viva Las Vegas 18 and has since moved to London for more adventures! Check out her interview with The UrbanList here and her popular blog at www.missvictoryviolet.com
2013 winner – Honey L’Amour
Honey L’Amour has been known as a pin-up model, burlesque and cabaret performer, singer, artist, hair stylist and makeup artist, more recently focusing on fashion designing. Check out her beautiful collection at http://www.honeylamour.com/ and grab yourself some incredible NZ made pieces for your pin-up wardrobe!
2012 winner – Lady Kitty Hawk
Lady Kitty Hawk runs Debonaire Do’s Vintage Hair and Make-up Styling in Hamilton, Waikato and looks great doing it! She’s a body positivity advocate and was the first to win the title of Miss Pinup New Zealand. Check out Debonaire Do’s on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/debonairedovintagehair/