The Hutt Valley Rose of Tralee for 2007 was Therese Hungerford-Morgan was born on 15 October 1986 in Rotorua.

Currently a student, she lists her interests as Midwifery, Tae Kwondo, travel, reading, and guitar.

Therese is of Irish descent rather than birth. Her paternal grandfather was born in Ireland, and her great-great-great grandmother, one Elizabeth Kennedy, was born in Wexford.

In 2006 the Hutt Valley Irish Society selected Emma Coffey as its Rose of Tralee.

Emma Kate Coffey was born in Lower Hutt on 13 August 1982. Emma’s father, Joe, comes from Carrigtwohill, County Cork, and her mother’s father was born in Killarney, County Kerry.

Emma is a Cash and Banking Specialist working for an oil company. Her interests range from Irish dancing – both performing and teaching – to the violin to kick-boxing, traveling, touch rugby, and socialising with friends.

In 2005 the Hutt Valley Irish Society selected Esther Budding as its Rose of Tralee.

Esther was born on 2 May, 1981 in Manchester, England. Her maternal grandfather, Michael Kildunne, was born in a town called Aclare, Co Sligo. Members of the family still live on the land on which her grandfather was born. She has visited the area a number of times and met her relations.

She is currently a solicitor employed in a large legal firm. She says her principal interests are teaching and competing in traditional Irish dancing with the Kildunne School of Irish Dancing. Keeping fit, volunteering at the Community Law Centre, and spending time with her family and friends also occupy her time.

Esther Marie Boyle was the Hutt valley Irish Society's Rose in 2004.

She was born in Wellington in October 1979. She works as a Human Resource Development Co-ordinator.

Her paternal grandmother is from County Down, and paternal grandfather from County Armagh. Her father grew up in Newry, County Down.

When not working or studying, she plays senior tennis at Wellington representative level, competitive netball, running, and enjoys reading and listening to music. She enjoys the varied Wellington cafe scene, socialising with friends and is involved in the Project K Youth Scheme.