New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

‘I Can Finally Talk About It’

Tiana Hodge has experienced and overcome a lot in her 77 years – and next on her bucket list is taking the stage as the oldest contestant to ever take part in the Miss Rotorua Beauty Pageant.

Talking to the ahead of the September 16 event, Tiana confides the glamorous world of pageantry is out of her comfort zone, but she’s embracing the challenge with a down-to-earth Kiwi attitude and a desire to inspire others.

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