An east Auckland beauty queen is soaking up her latest success after competing as a finalist in this year’s Miss Auckland pageant. Aimee Dalton, 21, from Howick, was named fourth runner-up and Miss Photogenic at the pageant won by Inge Carolus and staged in conjunction with Miss New Zealand at the Bruce Mason Centre on the North Shore on May 5. Her previous accolades include competing in Miss Universe International NZ 2023/2024, being a Miss Super Model NZ finalist 2023, a Miss Face of Beauty finalist 2023, and a Miss New Zealand Finalist 2022.
Despite living with medical conditions including 50 per cent hearing loss, endometriosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), she’s a successful hairdresser, model, television extra, singer and student pursuing a master’s in hairdressing. She says her journey is fuelled by passions such as singing, dancing, and supporting charitable causes. Dalton supports charities including Saving Hope, which rescues and rehabilitates dogs, and Endometriosis Warriors Aotearoa, which helps women batting chronic disease.
Her recent efforts saw her raise more than $2000 for various worthy causes. “At Miss Auckland I championed causes like Brave, a sexual harm awareness charity, and mental health, organising events like Cocktails for Charity and ‘hair masterclasses’ to raise funds and awareness. “I recently collaborated with other Miss Auckland finalists for the Kai for Souls event, providing meals and support to the homeless.
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