New Zealand's Next Top Model, Season 2, is the second season of New Zealand's Next Top Model, a reality TV show based on America's Next Top Model. Auditions started on 5 June 2010 in Auckland and ended on 13 June 2010 in Tauranga. In this season, fourteen young women compete for the title of New Zealand's Top Model and a prize package comprising a contract with 62 Model Management, a one-year contract with CoverGirl cosmetics, an eight-page editorial in CLEO magazine, an all-expense paid trip to Sydney to meet with Ursula Hufnagl of Chic Model Management, a trip to Los Angeles to meet with Alexis Borges of NEXT Model Management and a brand new Ford Fiesta. The catchphrase for this season was "ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD".
The international destination for this Season was Phuket, Thailand for one episode with six contestants.
The winner was 19-year-old Danielle Hayes, from Kawerau, Eastern Bay of Plenty; making her the only Maori contestant to win the title.
New Zealand's Next Top Model Season 2 was aired on TV3 New Zealand from early August to late October 2010.
Contestants (ages stated are at start of contest)
Contestant Age Height Hometown FinishPlace Estelle Curd Episode 214 Jamie Himiona Episode 313Aafreen Vaz Episode 412Amelia Nakagawa GoughEpisode 511Lauren BangsEpisode 610–9Eva DuncanHolly Potton Episode 78Nellie Jenkins Episode 87Lara Kingsbeer Episode 106Dakota Biddle Episode 115Courtenay Scott-Hill Episode 124Elza Jenkins Episode 133Michaela Steenkamp 2Danielle Hayes1
Episode summaries Episode 1: All That Glitters Is Gold Original Airdate: 6 August 2010
The first episode of New Zealand's Next Top Model Season 2 featured 33 hopefuls flown to Wellington, aspiring to become international models.
At the Museum Hotel, each contestant received a gift makeover from CoverGirl. They later headed to Boomrock, where they met host Sara, who arrived via helicopter. Judge Colin Mathura-Jeffree and fashion designer Alexandra Owen provided the girls with runway walking lessons.
After an interview in front of judges Sara Tetro, Colin Mathura-Jeffree, and Chris Sisarich, the girls faced elimination. Some contestants were immediately eliminated based on mannequins holding the name tags of the top 21 girls. The remaining 21 girls posed as Vintage Hollywood Movie Stars with photographer Russ Flatt.
Following the photo shoot, the judges deliberated on the girls' performances, leading to the next elimination. 13 girls were called forward, and in a surprising twist, Sara announced that 14 girls would continue to Auckland. Holly was the 14th and final contestant to make it through the round. Featured Photographer: Russ Flatt Special Guest: Alexandra Owen
Episode 2: The Girls Move To The Top Model House Original Airdate: 13 August 2010
In this episode, the girls move to the Top Model house, where tension arises as Holly creates drama. They participate in a personal style challenge, with Elza winning. Later, they face a posing challenge with Colin, which proves challenging for many, except for Aafreen, who excels.
Back at the Top Model House, some girls gossip about each other, particularly Holly and Dakota expressing their dislike for Amelia. The girls have their first official photoshoot with photographer Rob Trathen. While Michaela, Elza, Courtenay, and Aafreen deliver impressive shots, Danielle struggles, causing her to break down in tears after her shoot.
During panel evaluation, Holly's lack of presence in her eyes is criticized, while Aafreen is praised for her versatile appearance. Elza, Michaela, and Eva's photos impress the judges, but Nellie faces criticism for laughing during the challenge, causing her to cry at the panel. Jamie and Estelle's amateur shots result in Estelle's elimination. First Call-Out: Eva Duncan Bottom Two: Estelle Curd & Jamie Himiona Eliminated: Estelle Curd Featured Photographer: Rob Trathen Special Guests: Anna Fitzpatrick
Episode 3: The Girls Get Down And Dirty Original Airdate: 20 August 2010
In this episode, the girls attend a dance lesson with Colin and guest Taane Mete, focusing on movements to improve their posing skills. During the lesson, some girls receive praise, while others struggle to maintain focus and energy.
The girls receive a Sara Mail instructing them to pack their bags for what they hope will be international travel, but it turns out to be a road trip to Rotorua, Jamie and Amelia's hometown.
Upon arrival, the girls face a challenge to strike poses inside a rolling Zorb, with Courtenay winning and choosing Eva to share her spa treatment prize.
The photoshoot takes place at Hell's Gate mud pools, where the girls are covered in mud and adorned with tribal jewellery and headdresses. At panel evaluation, some girls deliver standout photos, while others receive criticism for their lack of variety or energy.
Dakota and Jamie land in the bottom two, with Dakota given another chance, and Jamie ultimately eliminated. First Call-Out: Lara Kingsbeer Bottom Two: Dakota Biddle & Jamie Himiona Eliminated: Jamie Himiona Featured Photographer: Jackie Meiring Special Guests: Taane Mete
Episode 4: The Girls Get Made Up and Over Original Airdate: 27 August 2010
The episode begins with the celebration of Lauren's 17th birthday. Sara Mail informs the girls about their upcoming makeovers. Lauren expresses her displeasure about getting her hair cut short but is told that refusal could result in elimination. Ultimately, she tearfully agrees to a short bob cut. Lara's hair is dyed blond, Nellie and Elza receive identical makeovers, and Courtenay's makeover is altered from long and wavy to a short Twiggy-inspired cut.
MAKEOVERS: Contestants: Original Hairstyle New Hair Makeover Courtenay Long wavy medium blonde Shoulder length cut and dyed blonde; later, Twiggy inspired short blonde pixie cut with side fringe Dakota Shoulder length wavy brown hair Shoulder length straight black cut with bangs Danielle Unkept long black hair Two toned black to blonde shorter cut Elza & Nellie Long thin wavey red hair with side fringe Layered with bangs and straightened Holly Long, light blonde hair Shoulder length cut with side fringe and dyed darker blonde Lara Blonde Hair Bob cut and dyed light strawberry blonde Michaela Shoulder length brown hair with blonde streaks and side fringe Straightened with bangs and dyed dark brown Lauren Long brown Hair Short chin length bob with bangs and dyed dark brown Eva Long brown Hair Trimmed and darkened Amelia Long black Hair Trimmed and layered with added highlights Aafreen Long black Hair Layered with added light brown highlights
Following their makeovers, the girls participate in an Alexandra Owen runway show to showcase their new looks. They later face a social networking challenge with the show's sponsors and members of the fashion industry. Dakota's immature behavior leaves a negative impression, while Nellie and Elza receive positive feedback, and Lauren's maturity wins her the challenge.
For this week's photoshoot, the girls pose with colorful birds as companions for the Louise Pilkington jewelry line. At the panel, Danielle's photo redeems her earlier catwalk performance, earning her the first call-out. Nellie and Elza receive praise for their strong shots, while Eva and Courtenay are also commended. However, Amelia and Lara face criticism for a lack of emotional variety in their photos. Holly is criticized for lacking warmth in her photos, and Aafreen's shot and over-analyzing lead to her being in the bottom two. Ultimately, Aafreen is eliminated. First Call-Out: Danielle Hayes Bottom Two: Aafreen Rachael Vaz & Holly Potton Eliminated: Aafreen Rachael Vaz Featured Photographer: Fiona Quinn Special Guests: Paul Serville, Louise Pilkington, Alexandra Owen, Donna Gilray, Cherie Mobberley & Mark Pitt
Episode 5: The Girls Are Smokin' Hot Original Airdate: 3 September 2010
The episode begins with Aafreen leaving a farewell note to the girls. Sara arrives at the house to take commercial polaroids of each girl and introduces rugby star Dan Carter, who selects Eva to feature on Water For Everyone bottles, making her the first non-All Black to do so. Eva proceeds to the campaign photoshoot.
Later, the girls meet with Colin and Denise Gray from Herbal Essences, who assign them a task to introduce a new product to pedestrians on the streets. Holly wins the challenge for her personality and quick thinking, earning a photoshoot for Herbal Essence featured in Cleo Magazine.
During the Smokefree's Smoking Not Our Future ad campaign photoshoot with Duncan Cole, several girls receive praise for their shots, while Holly and Dakota face criticism. Nellie and Amelia land in the bottom two, resulting in Amelia's elimination and her offering parting words of wisdom to the remaining girls. First Call-Out: Michaela Steenkamp Bottom Two: Amelia Gough & Nellie Jenkins Eliminated: Amelia Gough Featured Photographer: Duncan Cole Special Guests: Dan Carter, Kate Sylvester, Denise Gray, Claudia Rodrigues, Dave Gibson & Neil Pardington
Episode 6: The Girls Are Fit As A Fiddle Original Airdate: 10 September 2010
The girls start off their week with a visit from Sara and her personal trainer Brad Werner. They got measured and their BMI taken. Dakota's inappropriateness came out thus slightly intimidating Brad. Later that day, they received a workout session with Brad and were given heaps of exercise equipment.
For this week's challenge, they meet with Colin and Cherie Mobberley from CoverGirl. The challenge was to apply makeup to their designated partners and give them a smokey eye using a wide range of Covergirl products. Before the challenge started, Dakota was heavily criticized by Colin for her horrible outfit and was described as being someone who lives under a bridge. During the challenge, Danielle and Eva performed horribly while Holly, Elza and Dakota performed well. Holly was picked as the winner and received a year's supply of Covergirl cosmetics.
At the photo shoot, the girls worked with photographer Tony Drayton and were shot in pairs in high fashion outfits in front of an urban graffiti setting. Courtenay, Michaela and Lara received praise while Eva and Lauren struggled. Danielle and Dakota had a bit of trouble working together while Holly's awkward posing was criticized.
Pairs Courtenay & Lauren Dakota & Danielle Elza & Nellie Eva & Michaela Holly & Lara
At the judging panel, Dakota sucked the life out of Danielle in their shoot and Holly's lack of warmth on her photos were criticized once again but, in the end, it was both Eva and Lauren who landed on the bottom two and were subsequently eliminated.
First Call-Out: Courtenay Scott-Hill Bottom Two/Eliminated: Eva Duncan & Lauren Bangs Featured Photographer: Tony Drayton Special Guests: Brad Werner, Shelley Ferguson & Cherie Mobberley
Episode 7: The Girls Act Out Original Airdate: 17 September 2010
The girls talk about the surprise double elimination and read the parting letters from Eva and Lauren. Elza and Nellie celebrate their 18th birthday with a dinner party. This week, the girls will go back to basics by practicing their runway walks with Colin. Colin said Dakota was trying but has a short attention span, Nellie and Elza were praised for their walks and Danielle made a big improvement despite accidentally kicking her heel off which hit Elza in the head.