By Robin Martin of RNZAotearoa's first transgender Miss New Zealand contestant was the star turn at another first today - the first transgender awareness event held in New Plymouth. Read more• Arielle Keil wants to make history as first transgender Miss New Zealand winner• The trans woman who wants to win a Miss New Zealand crown• Family proud of Northland teen crowned Miss New Zealand 2020She says growing up was difficult. "I didn't really have the tools or the or knowledge to, like, I guess understand what being transgender was. Torrance said she wanted to bust myths about the transgender community and give them more visibility. "I didn't know from a very young age whether I preferred male or female.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 20, 2020 19:52 UTC