New Zealand Police Officer Crowned Miss Universe NZ
In a dazzling turn of events, a frontline police officer, **Sturgin**, has been crowned Miss Universe New Zealand, capturing hearts and sparking conversations nationwide.
A Platform for Change
**Sturgin**, a dedicated officer with over three years on the force, intends to leverage her newfound platform to advocate for causes close to her heart, including family violence awareness. She stated, “I want them to think – wow, that’s so cool. She’s a police officer and she can wear 6-inch heels and a really beautiful gown.”
Social Media Buzz
News of **Sturgin’s** victory has spread like wildfire, with social media users expressing their support and admiration. One commenter wrote on Facebook that she is, “A real life 007 Bond girl.”
Another commenter added, “Gosh what an amazing woman, best wishes you are gorgeous, and do an amazing job for this country says a lot about who you are as a person behind the beautiful face.”
A Journey of Self-Discovery
**Sturgin** shared a photo on her Instagram account from her first beauty pageant at age 18 in 2015. The caption stated that she “was figuring herself out and didn’t think she was good enough to be or do anything. She was told she would go nowhere in life. What she didn’t know was that this pageant would change her life and dreams for the better,”
In 2017, **Sturgin** was crowned Miss Earth New Zealand. According to the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse, police attended to a family violence incident every four minutes in 2023 (NZFVC.org.nz).
Looking Ahead
This November, **Sturgin** is set to represent New Zealand at the 74th international Miss Universe competition in Thailand.
In 2024, **Victoria Velasquez Vincent**, an architect of Kiwi-Filipino heritage who grew up in Whitford, won Miss Universe New Zealand.
**Victoria Kjær Theilvig** secured the global title last year, becoming the first contestant from Denmark to win in the pageant’s history.