"I want to be a musician and make a difference in my life."
Nev said he had been practising his audition song - Alcoholic by Common Kings - since late last year so he wasn't too nervous heading into the closed set audition room.
"Whatever happens, happens."
Luckily it was good news for Nev - he got one of the prized "maybes".
Phoenix Williams, 17, and mate Bryce Broughton, 14, auditioned as a duo under the name Forever Brothers.
They've been jamming together since last year and had stayed up all Saturday night rehearsing. Unfortunately their rendition of Halo by Beyonce didn't impress the producers.
"The guy didn't seem to like us very much," Bryce said.
"We're a bit bummed but it's all good - we'll try again next year."
Ms Swale said the show had uncovered some "real gems" throughout the country and Rotorua was no exception.
"The producers saw some really strong singers come through [in Rotorua] and we are looking forward to seeing them in Auckland," she said. "We've had a really good crowd and everyone in Rotorua has been super friendly."
Auditions continue today at The Great Lake Centre in Taupo.