Former Miss Taranaki takes out another crownSIMON O'CONNOR/STUFF Valentine Fernandes (22) of Bell Block was crowned Miss India NZ at the weekend. Former Miss Taranaki Valentine Fernandes has added another crown to her collection. On Saturday, the 22-year-old was crowned Miss India NZ 2017 at a pageant ceremony held in Auckland. "It's very exciting...I can't quite express how I feel," said Fernandes, who was Miss Taranaki 2016. READ MORE:Valentine Fernandes crowned Miss TaranakiMiss Taranaki will represent New Zealand at the 2016 Miss Global Beauty QueenMiss Taranaki Valentine Fernandes is hoping to take out Miss World New ZealandMiss Taranaki has a surprise red dress for her run for Miss WorldThe Bell Block woman was born in Dubai but relocated to New Zealand when she was 10.

Source: Stuff September 18, 2017 01:18 UTC