Dunedin… WOW! Talk about upping the ante...

Again.. we saw some amazing girls today. The South Island just keeps rocking them out!!

A beautiful pair of redhead twin sisters really impressed the judges and made it through to the next round. Embrace your own style and be you.. that's what they are after! Inner and outer confidence makes for some of the best and most noticeable girls, so be proud of what you've got!

Some hopefuls turned up straight from school, still in their uniforms, and others had spent hours and hours getting ready, picking out just the right outfit. As always girls - remember... the judges want to see you - not your make-up - but you!! Don't cover those gorgeous faces. Models need to be blank canvases... to be able to morph into what is required... so show us what we would have to work with and don't hide beneath a layer of paint!!!

Colin Mathura-Jeffree said “at the rate we’re going it wouldn’t surprise me if the winner of this cycle of NZNTM comes from the South Island”... high praise girls. Colin hasn't been wrong since he was two-years-old so it will be interesting to see.. if that's not a challenge I don't know what is! So if you think you have what it takes, take the plunge. Do it!!

Tomorrow its Queenstown’s chance to shine. We'll be there waiting. xx