Wanganui Chronicle October 20, 1999 Supreme Award for Lycra Dupont NZ | 
The Evening Post, June 19, 2002 Winner of "Kaakaahu Fashion Design Travelling Scholarship" to Europe | 
Kokiri Paetae Issue 51 Dec 2003 - Loreal Fashion week |
The Dominion Post, Sept 21, 2004 C5 John Tamihere models "Leiana Rei - Man" Collection | 
The Evening Post, May 6, 2002 Winners of the "Kaakaahu Fashion Design Travelling Scholarship" | 
Kapiti Observer, May 9, 2002, Winner of "Kaakaahu Fashion Design Travelling Scholarship" to Europe |
Dannevirke Evening News, May 18, 2002 Winner of "Kaakaahu Fashion Design Travelling Scholarship" | 
Wanganui Chronicle, Oct 31, P2 Two First placings for Lycra Dupont NZ in Streetwear & Swimwear | 
Wanganui Chronicle, Oct 22, 1999 P3 Leiana Rei & Thomas McCardle win at Lycra Dupont NZ |
Cook Strait, Oct 5, 2004, Pg 4 Meremaraea in the Evening Dress & John Tamahere in the robe | 
Kapiti Observer Oct 23, 2003"Fashion Week Star" | 
The Dominion October 20, 1999 Pg 3 Supreme Award for Lycra Dupont NZ |
The New Zealand Herald, Nov 5, 2003 F5"Leiana Rei Perawiti is a serial winner" | 
The New Zealand Herald, Oct 21, 2003 A16 "Leiana Rei's swimwear got instant front row approval" | 
Inspired Issue 4 Feb - Winner of " Carnival Stunner" - Wellington Raceday Cup |
