Programmer, DJ and now in the running for Miss Universe NZ

Prerna Sinha, an Auckland based developer with the reputed company Grabone, DJ and model, is doing everything right to earn the Miss Universe New Zealand tiara on September 18, 2014. 

Prerna is amongst the Top 20 Miss Universe New Zealand 2014 finalists. Reaching this stage of the competition after going through several rounds and personality tests which began with over 200 applicants in the fray. All finalists participate in an Entrepreneurial Challenge, where one of their tasks is to raise money for a chosen charity, Variety*, the Children's Charity. In 2013, the event raised $45,000 in the Entrepreneurial Challenge.

As Prerna looks to raise funds for Variety*, her eyes seem to be gleaming with the joy it will bring to the lives of the children in this country.

Variety helps disadvantaged Kiwi kids to reach their full potential through sponsorship programmes, scholarships and grants schemes. 

Prerna is raising funds for Variety, as part of the Miss Universe New Zealand competition. She has set a goal, and is already past the halfway mark, she feels proud as the results mean so much to her. Prerna says, "I wake up happier nowadays, I have a goal, and my head is always buzzing with creative ideas to make it happen."

"It has been challenging, no doubt, but the cause is such a huge motivation."

"I have been very lucky to receive huge support from people who have donated generously to my fundraiser. I am also planning on organising offline campaigns, proceeds from which will be donated to Variety."

Link to Prerna Sinha's fundraiser page: https://missuniverse2014.everydayhero.com/nz/prerna-sinha

She carries truck loads of hope, I have always believed in helping people around me and spreading smiles. "Every effort counts", she adds.

In her capacity, she has been a donor to several New Zealand and global charities and now wants to work on leading charity projects for the country, and being a Miss Universe NZ will provide her with a global platform to spread the message to the masses.

"I have been coming across the statement and the question that many immigrants walk in many worlds - how do I balance my identity - To which my answer has been that New Zealand sets an example to the world for being a multicultural country where people from different nations and cultural backgrounds live together in harmony. And I think I represent this multicultural face of New Zealand. I think it's time for us to quit fighting over superficial borders and come together as one world, practice humanity, appreciate similarities and respect the differences."

"As for beauty pageants, I can point out Miss America 2014 Nina Davuluri, Miss Denmark 2013 Cecilia Iftikhar, they all boast of a proud mixed ethnic background and have all represented their countries. These are examples from the present rolling year, and the progressive world has no dearth of such names."

"New Zealand has a distinction in promoting this world order where ethnicity is no bar. I see Miss Universe New Zealand, as a confident, intelligent, talented, humble woman who is a proud New Zealander and is inspiring individuals around her."

From the time that one puts in their registration, the contestants are judged. One needs to pay attention to even their activity on social media, making sure that it is in line with the expectations of Miss Universe New Zealand.

The Grand Final is on September 18. Grand Final Week is packed with activities and events that all our finalists participate in, building up to the televised Red Carpet Gala where the 2014 Miss Universe New Zealand will be selected, who will then represent our country at the international Miss Universe competition.

The public voting counts towards 50% of a contestant's final scores. Options are available for online voting where people can cast votes in bundles and there will be  text based voting available also.

Link to cast your online vote to support Prerna Sinha: http://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2014/sep/prerna-sinha

This year's Miss Universe New Zealand competition is testing the contestant's grit like in the years past. Prerna believes her inherent strength will stand the test. A great believer in people to people bonds, she professes how great things happen when good people come together. 

"As a friend I thrive to make the strongest bonds, as a professional I honor my commitments and duties to the hilt, and as an artist I am a zealot to stimulate those on the dance floor. My rhythm is simple, I am a firm believer of the saying, "Keep putting out good. It will come back to you tenfold in unexpected ways"."

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About:

Variety-The Children's Charity

Variety is a worldwide organisation with 43 offices across 13 countries. Variety New Zealand benefits from its international links, but ensures that all funds raised in New Zealand stay in New Zealand.

They fill the funding gaps and meet a wide range of grass-roots needs through various programmes like  Future Kiwi Kids, Caring for Kids and Kids on the Move, and through a signature event, the Variety Bash.

Miss Universe NZ  

A dynamic consortium, comprising veteran TV producer Nigel Godfrey and Lucire publisher Jack Yan, has taken over the Miss Universe New Zealand franchise and are promising an exciting new competition.

To know more, visit www.nextmissnz.com

* 50% of all funds raised will go towards Variety's Kiwi Kid Sponsorship programme and 50% will go towards the costs of Prerna's personal involvement in the Miss Universe competition.