How 21-year-old Hannah Cross is giving back to Hospice

Hannah Cross, crowned Miss Asia Pacific International New Zealand 2025, and first runner-up Miss Universe New Zealand 2025, is a talented model, artist, and fashion designer from Tauranga, and Waipuna Hospice holds a special place in her heart.

Earlier this year, Hannah lost her Grandad. He was supported through terminal illness by our team here at Waipuna Hospice, and Hannah saw first-hand the difference that hospice makes to patients and families.

Hannah has always been driven to support charities, and we are proud to be partnered with her.

Due to the nature of pageants, Cross required a collection of dresses to wear for her events. She turned to her creative strengths and went op-shopping. “I’ve had so much good luck with finding gowns at Waipuna Hospice’s charity shops.”

“I just feel so good when I buy them because I can give back to my community, and get a pretty gown I can wear to these high-end events. I wore one to the Miss Earth New Zealand Grand Final recently and everyone was saying: ‘Oh my gosh, we love your dress…where did you get it?’ And I was so proud to say I got it from the op shop.”

“Not only do op shop items have incredible stories linked to them, which actually makes a garment more fun, buying them is great for the environment and provides a helping hand to charities in our community.”

Hannah is driven by purpose, empowered by resilience, and committed to making a difference. “My advocacy is called Creativity for Community. I love to bring together my community.”