On Sunday 7 September, this year's Mr Gay Auckland will take home a Grand Prize Package worth over $2,500, Family bar's drag hostess Miss Ribena has revealed. The perv factor: Contestants at last year's Mr. Gay Auckland The 2008 Grand Prize includes a return flight to Mardi Gras on the Air New Zealand Pink Flight, a $500 clothing voucher for World Man collections, $500 worth of underwear by Macpherson Men, $500 worth of haircare from Playle Hairdressing and L'Oreal, plus dining and drag shows for two at Caluzzi to the value of $200, a case of pure 42Below vodka, and $500 cash. "The prize package this year is amazing! It's wonderful to have new supporters come onboard for Mr Gay Auckland," says Ribena. Heats commence this Saturday 2 August at 12.30am, and continue every Saturday throughout August. The Grand Final, featuring special guest judges, will be held on the first Sunday of Spring, Sunday 7 September from 7pm. All heat winners and finalists will be gifted the potentially dangerous combination of a pair of sexy Macpherson Men underwear and a bottle of 42Below vodka. "It's got good perv factor!" laughs Ribena, who reckons she knows what it takes to win Mr Gay Auckland. "A lot of it is based on personality, creativity of costumes and organisation. It's got to be fun. Of course, the body does help a little – and the bulge helps a lot! Be bold and beautiful!" Contestants can still register with the bar staff at Family, by phoning Miss Ribena on 021 170 4425, or by emailing mrgayauckland@gmail.com.
Credit: GayNZ.com News Staff
First published: Wednesday, 30th July 2008 - 10:13am