Sei Funafuti

“May God richly bless each of you for the love you have so generously shared”. Proverbs 31:25

Behind every graceful step, every confident smile and every moment I carried with pride was the love, talent, and unwavering support of the incredible women of Funafuti🥹❤️
I carry your craftsmanship with immense gratitude, knowing that I never walked this journey alone. Thank you for pouring your time, creativity, and hearts into helping me represent our community with dignity and pride.

Your kindness is a beautiful reminder that when women uplift one another, we all shine brighter!

Attire, accessories, t**i kaumoe: Funafuti Women ✨
Float fou: Setoo Taula and Funafuti Women
Interview fou: Setoo Taula

Makeup: Alitaake Semese Alefaio
Hairdresser: Linda Rakue Vaguna

outfit 💜

👗📏 Fataemani Teuati Simati & Imase Kaunatu
👗🪡Litia Falata
Back dress faafetu designed by Fuaitai Malakai
Sash designed by Puanita Atabi & Siava Tekafa Niko
👛🪭🎨 Samuelu Paneta Hauma
👛from SSAB Auckland - Sei Oriana Gift Shop gifted by Palanitina Homasi
🪭 & earrings Funafuti Women
👠 Lynn P**e Kauapa
Arm accessory by Torina Fakalupe
🎀 Linda Rakue Vaguna
💄 Alitaake Semese

Dinner outfit ✔️✨

Designed by Fuaitai Malakai
Sewn by Sueina Newton
Jewelry prepared by Funafuti Women
Clutch & fan from family
Clutch and fan designed Samuelu Paneta Hauma
Hairstylist Linda Rakue Vaguna
Makeup Grace Malie

Day 3 Clicks ✨

A few photos at the Government Building and Fenua Ola Tuvalu 🌺☺️ a heart full of gratitude to all civil servants for making time to welcome us! Fakafetai lasi lasi 😍

Thank you Tuvalu Women for Change Association for the lovely lunch and the counselling session today. Your team provided a safe space for my pageant sisters and I to express ourselves freely and enjoy the program you laid out for us 😊

I would like to acknowledge and commend Fatu-Lei's amazing work in Tuvalu to provide safe spaces and services for women and girls. Your team has become an inspiration for me as a young female leader of Tuvalu.

Fafetai lasi again Fatu-Lei 🌺❤️

Miss Nui 2026 Sei Niutao Sei Tuvalu Pageant Miss Tuvalu NZ Sei Nukufetau

Day 3 Half day recap ✨

Thank you Sei Tuvalu for the wonderful program this morning. It has been an amazing experience to learn about the different spaces here in Tuvalu.

Fusi Alofa fafetai lasi for your hospitality and allowing me to meet your wonderful members. It was heartwarming to see your members colour the image of a turtle, one of the logos of the Sei Funafuti 🐢

Princess Margaret Hospital I thank you for your service and dedication. To everyone who plays a part in making sure that the people of Tuvalu are taken care of, I appreciate and acknowledge you all ☺️

Nauti Primary School, it warms my heart to see you welcome me with big smiles and excitement. I pray that God continues to guide all of you to achieve your dreams! Children, you are the future of Tuvalu and I, Sei Funafuti, am so proud of you all ❤️

Fafetai Lasi ✨