Dr Lesina Nakhid-Schuster, New Zealand's first Bachelorette, missed the premiere of her show last night - but she had a pretty good reason for it.
On TVNZ2 last night, the men of The Bachelorette NZ arrived at the house and began their mission to woo Lesina. Three was sent home by the end of the episode.
But Lesina wasn't in town to watch the show's launch herself.
On Instagram, the 32-year-old doctor revealed she was working in Australia instead, helping provide medical treatment after the bushfires.
"Doctors were needed to help out in some of the areas affected by the fires in Australia - so I put my hand up," she wrote.
Lesina says she'll be in Australia for the week before coming back to New Zealand.
"My heart lies in a few different areas, and I felt this was important. I hope everyone understands. But while I’m away keep me updated on what you think of the show!!"
New episodes of the Bachelorette NZ air on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays on TVNZ2 and on TVNZ OnDemand .
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