Supporting Whanau in Rotorua Since 1947

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To change the world, you have to change a nation. To change a nation, you need to work in the community, to help the community, you need to work in the home, and to help in the home you must empower the women.

Welcome to the Miss Rotorua Foundation

Established in 1947, the Miss Rotorua Foundation is a charitable trust serving as a social services organization that supports whanau in Rotorua.

Located at in the heart of Rotorua in the North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand, The Miss Rotorua Foundation provides free vocational development programs, arts and culture initiatives, community services, confidence courses, and most famously the Miss Rotorua Beauty Pageant.

vision

To ensure that Tangata Whenua of the Rotorua Community is equipped throughout life with the essential values information, skills and opportunities to participate effectively in the emerging knowledge economy.

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The Foundation

Pageant

The Miss Rotorua Beauty Pageant is a charity event to create awareness to social issues in the community, celebrate Maori culture and arts, fundraise for charitable causes and maximise business in the region.

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Miss Rotorua

Services

Empowering Whanau and our Community Through Our Programs

Vocational Development

Our vocational development programs are designed to help whanau gain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their careers.

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Arts and Culture

We believe that arts and culture are essential to a thriving community. That's why we offer a variety of initiatives to promote creativity and self-expression.

Our community centre is a key part of this mission, providing a versatile space for courses, workshops, and events that empower individuals and foster artistic growth. Explore our community centre to discover how you can get involved and benefit from our programs or hire our venue.

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Community
Services

At Miss Rotorua Foundation, we are committed to supporting our community. We provide a range of services to help whanau in need.

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mission

Empowering Whanau Through Education and Support

At Miss Rotorua Foundation, we are dedicated to empowering wahine, rangatahi and whanau in Rotorua. We believe that by providing them with the tools and support they need, we can help them achieve their goals and improve their lives.

Miss Rotorua Foundation in Numbers

1947

ESTABLISHED

OVER 1 MILLION RAISED FOR COMMUNITIES

FREE

VOCATIONAL

PROGRAMS

70 YEARS

CELEBRATING THE MISS ROTORUA PAGEANT

Our Partners

Thank You to Our Sponsors & Supporters

At Miss Rotorua Foundation, we are grateful for the support of our partners. Together, we are working to empower whanau in Rotorua and build a stronger, more vibrant community.