In 2006, Vanisa did a leadership course that encouraged her to challenge herself. So she did, entering the beauty contest Miss India New Zealand.
She planned to use the pageant as a platform to speak to a different audience about a worthy cause.
“I didn’t want to be Miss Curry Corner or Miss Superette. So I was Miss Trade Aid.”
Miss Dhiru, 27, won Miss Photogenic and Miss Community Services at the competition, raising more than $1000 for Wellington Trade Aid.
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