For Ms. Auva’a, becoming Miss Samoa is a real dream come true. The Miss Samoa New Zealand told the Samoa Observer last night that she is deeply humbled by the honour and that she would do her best to represent Samoa wellA desire to effect positive changes and contribute to the development of lives in Samoa are among the reasons the newly crowned Miss Samoa, Latafale Auva’a, would become a politician.The Otago University law student also believes there should be more women in Parliament, advancing the push for gender equality in the halls of power.Ms. Auva’a raised the points in response during the interview category of the McDonald’s Miss Samoa Pageant, held at the E.F.K.S Hall, Sogi. She was asked if she would consider becoming and politician and why.Her response not only won her the Interview category, it also contributed to the final decision by the judges to award her the crown, much to the delight of her supporters, friends and relatives among the audience.Last night’s pageant was meant to have been held on Saturday night, providing the fitting finale for the Teuila Week as well as the S.I.D.S conference.But the weather changed the plan, making the event last night a rare Monday night pageant. This, however, did not dampen the spirits of the ten contestants who vied for the crown during a wonderful night of entertainment, fashion and class.At every opportunity, the contestants promoted Samoan wear, our language, oratory, cultural traditions as well as Christianity values.The 20-year-old is a scholarship student in her 3rd year of studies towards a double degree in Law and Music, Majoring in Performing Arts at Otago University, Dunedin. She hails from Tiavea-Saleaumua, Vailoa-Faleata and Satupa’itea- Siufaga.