Miss Universe New Zealand crown

New Zealand-born Tongan crowned 2019 Miss Universe NZ

Langi holds a master’s degree in styling and is studying for a bachelor’s in acting and performing arts.

The finals for the event were held Saturday night at Auckland Girls’ Grammar School.

Events included a live performance, an elimination process and an onstage question and answer segment.

The winner is decided by 50 percent vote from the judges and 50 percent from public votes.

Runner-up this year was Blenheim police officer Hannah McCabe, with  Wellington-based administrator Jayda Ormsby-Northcott third.