Mana Beauty Magazine

Where it all began… 🤍

13 years ago, Mana Modelling Agency started with a small but powerful group of original models — young, , passionate, full of dreams, and brave enough to step onto a runway that didn’t yet exist for some of our Pacific youth. What began with faith, vision, and humble beginnings grew into something far greater than we ever imagined.

Fast forward 13 years later, and life has come full circle.

This week, we reunited with two of our originals,
Kavea R. Manapori and Richard Manapori, at Miss United Empires, watching the next generation shine through their beautiful niece, Mahina Manapori , during her presentation. A powerful reminder that legacy isn’t just built — it’s passed down.

From the very first Mana models to the global stages we stand on today, this journey has always been about family, culture, growth, and believing in our own.

Forever proud of where we started. Forever grateful for those who believed from day one.
This is Mana.🙌This is legacy. ✨

🇨🇰🏉 Cook Islands Rugby Union NSW Cook Islands Rugby Sevens Tour – New Zealand 🇳🇿🏉

This month we proudly support the Cook Islands Rugby Sevens as they head to New Zealand on tour, carrying the mana, pride, and fighting spirit of our islands 🇨🇰💪

Adding to this special journey, we were honoured to have the beautiful and inspiring representatives joining in support:
👑 Miss Cook Islands of NSW 2025,
👑 Miss British Empire Pacific &
👑 Miss United Empires 2025 – Mahina Manapori
And
👑 Miss Puaikura NSW 2025
👑 First Runner Up Miss Cook Islands Of NSW - Mia Napa-Parata

Together, sport and culture unite as we showcase Cook Islands excellence on the international stage. Wishing the team a successful tour, strong performances, and safe travels. Go hard, play with pride, and represent our people with honour ❤️🤍💚

✨ Wishing Our Queens the Very Best! ✨
Miss British Empire Antipodeans
On behalf of the Miss Cook Islands Antipodeans & Miss New Zealand Antipodeans Association, we would like to extend our heartfelt well wishes to our beautiful representatives as they journey to Tokyo, Japan this weekend to compete in the Miss United Empires 2025 Pageant.

🇨🇰 Miss Cook Islands Antipodeans
🇳🇿 Miss New Zealand Antipodeans

Ladies, as you step onto the international stage, know that you carry the pride, culture, and strength of your nations with you. Your dedication, grace, and passion have already made us incredibly proud. May this experience be filled with growth, inspiration, and unforgettable moments.

Walk confidently, speak with purpose, and shine with the mana and spirit of your ancestors. 🌺🌏

Kia manuia & all the very best for Tokyo 2025!
The Cook Islands and New Zealand stand behind you – cheering you on every step of the way. 💖

Aere marie, aere ra – go forth and represent with pride!

👑✨

✨ Wishing Our Queens the Very Best! ✨ Miss British Empire Antipodeans On behalf of the Miss Cook Islands Antipodeans & Miss New Zealand Antipodeans Association, we would like to extend our heartfelt well wishes to our beautiful representatives as they journey to Tokyo, Japan this weekend to compete in the Miss United Empires 2025 Pageant. 🇨🇰 Miss Cook Islands Antipodeans 🇳🇿 Miss New Zealand Antipodeans Ladies, as you step onto the international stage, know that you carry the pride, culture, and strength of your nations with you. Your dedication, grace, and passion have already made us incredibly proud. May this experience be filled with growth, inspiration, and unforgettable moments. Walk confidently, speak with purpose, and shine with the mana and spirit of your ancestors. 🌺🌏 Kia manuia & all the very best for Tokyo 2025! The Cook Islands and New Zealand stand behind you – cheering you on every step of the way. 💖 Aere marie, aere ra – go forth and represent with pride! #MissUnitedEmpires2025 #CookIslandsProud #NewZealandProud #Antipodeans #TokyoBound #KiaManuia #KiaKaha #EmpoweringWomen #CulturalPride #AllTheBestQueen 👑✨

Miss British Empire Antipodeans
ALL THE BEST BLESSINGS TO OUR TWO Miss British Empire Antipodeans 👑 QUEENS 👑 Representing our Two Nations in Japan for Miss British Empire United Empires 2025

Proud to represent our Cook Islands people,
🇨🇰👑🇨🇰
Mahina Manapori
AND
Proud to represent our Aotearoa people,
🇳🇿👑🇳🇿
Angelique Hudson

Proudly Sponsored by Mana Modelling Agency



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ALL THE BEST BLESSINGS TO OUR TWO Miss British Empire Antipodeans 👑 QUEENS 👑 Representing our Two Nations in Japan for Miss British Empire @Miss United Empires 2025 Proud to represent our Cook Islands people, #MissCookIslandsAntipodeans 🇨🇰👑🇨🇰 Mahina Manapori AND Proud to represent our Aotearoa people, #MissNewZealandAntipodeans🇳🇿👑🇳🇿 Angelique Hudson Proudly Sponsored by Mana Modelling Agency #missbeautypageantsupport #models #communitysupport #missrarotongansw #modelshoot #model #newzealand #cookislands #aotearoa We don't own rights to the music.

Miss British Empire Antipodeans

THIS IS WHERE ALL 3 STATES ARE GOING TO FOR THE GREAT ADVANCE HEATS!! Aere Mai Support ta tatou Tamariki Aere Maru!!🌺 🇨🇰👑🇦🇺


✨ Miss British Empire Antipodeans 2025 ✨

Behind the scenes, our team has been working tirelessly, juggling the organisation of four beauty pageants to bring this incredible vision to life. We are proud to announce that the Miss British Empire Antipodeans Pageant will now take place on November 21st, 2025.

This year marks a milestone as the top three winners from Australia, New Zealand, and the Cook Islands will earn the prestigious opportunity to represent their nations on the world stage at the Miss United Empires 2025 World Finals in Japan on November 29th, 2025.

It has been a journey of dedication, passion, and resilience, and we cannot wait to showcase the grace, talent, and beauty of our contestants as they step into their moment of history.

🌍 From the Antipodes to Japan, the empire unites! 🌸

✨ Miss British Empire Antipodeans 2025 ✨ Behind the scenes, our team has been working tirelessly, juggling the organisation of four beauty pageants to bring this incredible vision to life. We are proud to announce that the Miss British Empire Antipodeans Pageant will now take place on November 21st, 2025. This year marks a milestone as the top three winners from Australia, New Zealand, and the Cook Islands will earn the prestigious opportunity to represent their nations on the world stage at the Miss United Empires 2025 World Finals in Japan on November 26th, 2025. It has been a journey of dedication, passion, and resilience, and we cannot wait to showcase the grace, talent, and beauty of our contestants as they step into their moment of history. 🌍 From the Antipodes to Japan, the empire unites! 🌸 #missbritishempireantipodeans #cookislands #australia #newzealand #missunitedempires #misscookislands #mainekukiairani #missnsw #missvictoriaaistralia #missqueenslandbeautypageant #missnewzealand #missniue #misscentralcoast

Miss Cook Islands of New South Wales

✨ Miss Cook Islands of New South Wales & National Finals – November 2025 ✨

We are excited to announce that Miss Cook Islands of New South Wales and the Miss Cook Islands of Australia National Finals will both be held this November!

Our team has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to prepare and ensure these two incredible events go ahead. After much thought and planning, we’ve shifted our pageant to November—giving us the time needed to deliver a truly special experience for our contestants, supporters, and community.

This year, our mission carries a deeper purpose: to aid in minimising the deportation of our youth back to the Cook Islands, and to give them a brighter, more secure future here in Australia.

We invite you to join us in celebrating culture, beauty, and resilience as we crown our queens and stand together for a cause that truly matters. 🌺👑🇨🇰🇦🇺

Stay tuned for more updates, tickets, and details coming soon!

✨ Miss Cook Islands of New South Wales & National Finals – November 2025 ✨ We are excited to announce that Miss Cook Islands of New South Wales and the Miss Cook Islands of Australia National Finals will both be held this November! Our team has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to prepare and ensure these two incredible events go ahead. After much thought and planning, we’ve shifted our pageant to November—giving us the time needed to deliver a truly special experience for our contestants, supporters, and community. This year, our mission carries a deeper purpose: to aid in minimising the deportation of our youth back to the Cook Islands, and to give them a brighter, more secure future here in Australia. We invite you to join us in celebrating culture, beauty, and resilience as we crown our queens and stand together for a cause that truly matters. 🌺👑🇨🇰🇦🇺 Stay tuned for more updates, tickets, and details coming soon! #MissCookIslandsOfAustralia #MissCookIslandsOfNSW #beauty #cookislands #beautypageant #pacificbeauty #polynesian #PolynesianPride #cultureandmana #beautypageantcontestant #BeautyPageant2025

V&D Designs three years Anniversary today.🎊🎀🎉🎂🎈

🎉THREE YEARS IN BUSINESS🎉 Today is our 3 years Anniversary in business with V&D Designs🎀 G'day everyone I'm Vera Dean, and I am a qualified beauty therapist, makeup artist, cinemagraphic makeup artist, and fashion designer. Together with my partner, Dylan Hughes, we combined our business experience and passion for creativity to open a beauty salon four years ago by constantly planning every move, a year later 2022 we opened our first beauty salon catering to both men and women. Our vision has always been to extend beyond beauty services and return to our roots in fashion by designing and creating garments for men and women. Alongside our salon, we also developed an organic skincare line made with Australian essential oils, carefully chosen for their natural benefits to the skin. Thank you to ALL OUR CLIENTS AND OUR FOLLOWERS WE ARE GRATEFUL!🎀🎉🎉✨️🎊 This is V&D DESIGNS🎀🎊🎊✨️🎉 #vandddesigns #ladydiannehughesskincarecollection #DylanHughesMensCollection #MamaMariasManaOilCollection #ManaBeautyMagazine #ManaModellingAgency #australianbrand #australia #anniversarycelebration #anniversary