Supporting Whanau in Rotorua Since 1947
"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
OUR SERVICES
Empowering Whanau Through Our Programs
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
200M$
COMMUNITY SERVICES
FREE
VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS
326
THE MISS ROTORUA BEAUTY 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.