New Zealand's Next Top Model (season 3)
New Zealand's Next Top Model, Season 3 is the third and final season of New Zealand's Next Top Model which is a reality TV show based on America's Next Top Model. Fourteen young women compete for the title and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry. The prize for this season was a contract with 62 Model Management, a Ford Fiesta, a 1-year contract with CoverGirl cosmetics, a cover and 8-page editorial in CLEO Magazine, there would also be an all expenses paid trip to Paris and London to meet with NEXT Model Management. The International destination for this season was Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in the Middle East. This was the only season to have a live finale, and to have the final runway held at New Zealand Fashion Week. The winner of the competition was Brigette Thomas, from Motueka, making her the only winner from the South Island. She is the oldest winner at the age of 21. Contestants (ages stated are at start of contest) Episode Summaries Episode 1: Casting Original Airdate: 10 June 2011 Season Three began with 33 hopefuls from all over the country, who were invited to the Bay of