Reihana Koteka Wiki, Miss World Cook Islands 2018

Описание: Miss World Cook Islands 2018

Grand finale held at Avarua National Auditorium

Reihana Koteka Wiki took over the Miss World Cook Islands reign from Miss World Cook Island 2017, Alanna Smith, on Saturday 15th September. Seven finalists were selected for the final contest. Reihana posted her joy and gratitude, on being crowned, on social media,

“It has been an overwhelming journey but only the beginning of what’s to come. Meitaki ranuinui to the beautiful people of my beloved Cook Islands, for your love, support and faith in me. It is such an incredible honour to represent my county in this manner. I understand the expectations of a Miss Cook Islands and will strive to do my very best in representing my people on the world stage. Thank you to my family, my team, my fellow contestants, my friends and supporters (both at home and abroad) for your invaluable love and support. Next stop - Miss World in Sanya, China . Te Atua, Te Aro’a Reihana Koteka-Wiki Your Miss Cook Islands.”

Reihana has been involved in the Te Maeva Nui event, to commemorate the Cook Islands’ cultural heritage, for the first time this year. She says she enjoyed reconnecting with her Atiu Island side, “The Atiu youth and teenagers are fun and engaging” and she values the knowledge she gained from the composers and elders.

Reihana was recently invited to dine with the President of the Government of New Caledonia. She posted about the great opportunity that this meeting provided, on social media,“Such an honour to be invited to speak and dine with the President of the Government of New Caledonia. Meitaki ranuinui M. Philippe Germain for your generous gift and for taking the time to listen to our initiatives and for supporting our causes. Our time here in New Caledonia has been unforgettable, thanks to the beautiful people of New Caledonia.”

Reihana is twenty six years old and is from Rarotonga. She has visited over forty countries, where she experienced diverse cultures, landscapes and architecture. She graduated in 2015 with a degree in Psychology (Minor in Pacific Studies) from Auckland University in. It was during this time that she became an entrepreneur and started a baking business. She also helps look after her family’s rental properties. Reihana enjoys fitness training, hiking and swimming. She is a former competitive swimmer.