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NIQUITA SAMUEL

Toiohomai institute of technology

Bachelor in creative industries majoring in fashion

Mama of 3 & Emerging Refashion Designer Niquita Samuel of (Ngati Maniapoto, Ngati Haua) is an Avante Garde National costume designer for the Elite International Pageant Miss Earth New Zealand. She began her fashion journey in 2014 studying at Waiariki Institute of Technology and completed her Degree in 2022 in Creative Industries majoring in fashion. Winner of Catwalk Arts Warkworth competition in New Designer Section and Judges Choice.Currently studying at Te Wananga O Aotearoa in Kawai raupapa Raranga level 4 Working with natural fibre of New Zealand.

In association with Arts Thread

Working with our partners at Arts Thread to develop lifelong learning and career opportunities for students of fashion and design. Our partnership provides the opportunity to compete on a world stage, participate in industry led workshops, set up an outstanding portfolio and gain access to the resources that will kickstart careers in fashion and design.