Kamo's Hannah Gough is the only Northlander in the final 10 for Miss Pin-up New Zealand 2015 contest. Photo / Minette Hanekom
Kamo's Hannah Gough is the only Northlander in the final 10 for Miss Pin-up New Zealand 2015 contest. Photo / Minette Hanekom
The clock is ticking for Northland's only representative in the Miss Pin-up New Zealand 2015 contest, with the Whangarei contestant determined to bring the title home, despite sustaining a leg injury.
Hannah Gough, a 25 year-old plus-size model known as Miss Glamour LaRue, will represent the region at The VeryVintage Day Out in Auckland on April 11 as one of 10 finalists for the coveted title.
But before she tackles the Auckland stage, the powerlifting, roller derby playing preschool teacher is calling on Whangarei to get behind her and vote for her online in the Miss Publicity Award (People's Choice) category.
She describes herself as an advocate for positive body image.
"The support I have received so far has overwhelming and for that I am so grateful. That support has kept me going and more determined to do my best to represent my hometown and woman of all sizes," she said.
Hannah has also teamed up with the SPCA and Kiwi Cakes in Whangarei to help them kick off their fundraising campaign. During April Kiwi Cakes will be running a support month for the Whangarei SPCA by donating 50 per cent of all sales from SPCA- themed fudge to the Whangarei organisation.
Hannah has a number of stunning pin-up outfits to wear at the contest from Northland dressmakers Karen Cullen and Karen Campbell.
The Northland Nightmares roller derby player is also hoping her stage performance won't be affected by a recent leg injury sustained when her team played in Auckland.
"Yeah, this is a bit of a worry as I am planning on pulling out all the stops for the talent contest with a dance routine dedicate to us curvy ladies."
The final 10 in the Miss Pin-up pageant have to complete catwalk tasks, a talent section and a Q&A session, with the winner scooping the high-profile title for the year, over $3500 of prizes and a year of vintage engagements.
- To vote for Hannah in the Miss Publicity Award (People's Choice), log on to to veryvintage.co.nz and follow the links. Online voting closes at 6pm on Friday, April 10.
