By Cate Owen
Fourteen models started the competition, but Danielle Hayes has been crowned New Zealand's Next Top Model.
The 19-year-old from Kawerau was shocked when it was announced she had won the competition.
"It is real, what just happened? I just won New Zealand's Next Top Model! I'm over the moon!"
See the full interview with Danielle Hayes here
Judge Chris Sisarich says he saw something special in Hayes from the beginning of the competition.
"She has an edge about her look."
See the full interview with Michaela Steenkamp here
Hayes was part of the final three in the show's finale; up against Elza Jenkins and Michaela Steenkamp.
Elza was eliminated halfway through the show and Danielle and Michaela flew to Wellington for the final contest.
See the full interview with Elza Jenkins here
The public played a massive part in Danielle's victory; on the TV3 website Danielle held 60 percent of the votes, Elza 25 percent and Michaela just 15 percent.
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