The Next Top Model cycle 3 journey begins at the Birthplace of a Nation…Waitangi

Episode 1: The Journey Begins in the Bay of Islands

After an extensive nationwide search, just 33 young hopefuls from all over the country have been invited to the beautiful Bay of Islands. It’s here at our country’s birthplace in Waitangi that the exciting journey also begins on the third cycle of New Zealand’s Next Top Model.

The models are surprised when they are greeted by Cycle two winner Dannielle Hayes and are welcomed by an inspirational speech from host, Sara Tetro.

After spending some time talking and getting to know each other, the girls are given swimwear and asked to ‘strike a pose’ on the magnificent yacht ‘Lion New Zealand’ in the middle of the Bay of Islands in front of their coach, Colin Mathura-Jeffree and internationally successful kiwi model, Teresa Moore. Some manage to impress, but for most, nerves get the better of them and they fail to deliver.

At judging panel, the girls try to impress the judges with some resorting to hula-hoops, gymnastics and even a “hoe-down, showdown” in an effort to stay in the competition.

When the girls are ferried (literally) on a car ferry to a tannery in Russell they are given a demonstration on the process of making leather.

However tensions rise when the girls are informed that only 13 of the girls will be going back to the house and the rest of them will be eliminated. After a tearful separation from those who don’t make it through to the next round, the remaining 13 girls are treated to a special dinner where they are given charm bracelets as a gift from Pascoes.

Source: TV3 - New Zealand’s Next Top Model

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