The 2008 final was hosted by the Hutt Valley Irish Society over June 5 and 6. Seven young women competed for the honour of being the New Zealand Rose of Tralee, to succeed Sarah Dwyer.
The winner, and New Zealand Rose of Tralee for 2008 is:
Aislinn Ryan, from Lower Hutt |
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You can meet each of the contestants and view images from the event
Dressed and ready for the
Grand Ball: the 2008 Regional Roses of Tralee |
(l to r:) Sonia Burling (Taranaki); Suzanne Smith (Kapiti Coast); Hayley Beach (Waikato); Sarah Dwyer (2007 Canterbury and New Zealand Rose of Tralee); Argene Montgomery-Honger (Canterbury); Aislinn Ryan (Hutt Valley); Martha McSoriley (Southland); Sarah Davidson (Auckland) |
“The New Zealand Rose will represent the entire Irish community at the International Final.”