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We were very lucky to be in a room alone (OK, with two publicists) with the first New Zealand bachelor and star of TV3’s The Bachelor NZ, Arthur Green, or Art as he prefers to be called. We asked for your questions and we got them, and Art didn’t shy from any of them.

In fact, in real life Art is even more dashing, charming, tall, candid and funny than we even expected. No wonder the gals are swooning (us included) – and Rosie, you left??? Why???????????


Georgina: If it doesn’t work out with any of your bachelorettes, do you want my number?

(Laughs) Um… hard to say. Maybe Georgina (smile to camera).

Belinda: Was Rosie going to get a Rose?

Rosie was definitely going to get a rose. That hugely threw me. I didn’t have to decide anyone else to not give a rose to, I had to choose who to keep. So I didn’t have to send another girl home. But yeah, it really threw me. I had no idea that was coming – none of us did. I was thinking, “Oh my god, what am I going to do?”. When she asked to have a word I didn’t have a clue what she was going to do. I was looking at the director as if to ask: “Is this alright? Can I talk to her?”

Sophie: Do you dislike any of the girls’ attitudes, personalities etc,

No.

..and how were you handling the cat fights?

I didn’t even know there was cat fight vibe until I saw it. At the moment the show’s really lighthearted, so there’s nothing to worry about.

Kezia: If there was a girl in the house who was different behind your back would you want the other girls to tell you?

Yes, definitely. I only get to see the girls in front of the camera so can only judge in what I see. If something was up, or one of the girls was not as she appeared to be, I would definitely want to know.

Belinda: Did you notice Chrystal’s game playing and über-flirting on the night?

No, I really didn’t. I didn’t even remember passing her my espresso martini, or her sitting on her own, or flirting. Or anything. No, I didn’t see it until I saw the show.

Melissa: blondes or brunettes?

I don’t have a preference.

Esther: Do you like Asians?

Yeah sure!!!

Esther: Describe yourself in five words

Fun, funny, athletic, caring, and… (pauses).

Christine: Did you get to screen the women before they were picked based on what you like and what you definitely don’t like?

No (laughs).

…And what do you like in your ideal woman?

Has to have hair… be breathing. No, really, I am not that picky. My ideal woman would have a great sense of humour and fun, and ambition and drive. But I am open.

Belinda: Do you want to date a woman with kids?

Before I went on The Bachelor, I thought no. But after going on the show and meeting the women who have children I know now that it doesn’t matter.

Kezia: You come from a big family, do you want lots of kids? And do you want a mix of boys and girls?

(Laughs) I am aiming for three, and yes, I definitely want a combo. I’ll keep trying until I get one of each. It would kind of suck when you get to four girls and want a boy. It’d be, do we keep trying?

Belinda: You’re 26 – what’s the hurry to fall in love?

I figure that I want kids in my early 30s so want to be with someone for a while before that.

…And how did you come to be in The Bachelor?

I was asked to do it randomly by someone I didn’t know, and I thought, sure, why not?!

Kezia: Have people recognised you today and come up to you?

I haven’t been in natural light yet (laughs). I’ve been in interviews since before the sun came up.

Belinda: Do you have a age group preference?

There’s no prefect perfect age for me really. Anywhere from early 20s to mid-30s would be great.

Christine: What quote do you live by?

“Make hay while the sun shines”.

Belinda: Are you surprised at the way the first episode was cut? And had you seen it before it aired?

I was not surprised actually with the way it was cut. I was hoping it would be cut like that because I was hoping it would come across as it happened and everyone would come across as they are. I am really happy. I came across as myself so now I’m just relieved.

And yes, I had seen the show before it aired, and I am definitely pleased with the result.


3 of the contestants were in the office at the same time of interviewing Art.
L-R: Natalie, Carissa and Amanda.

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"I don't like PDAs so I reckon that's been the most challenging thing," he says.

"Trying to block four cameras five metres from your face while having a conversation and then kissing …it's very tricky. I'm sure when I see it on TV I'm going to cringe and absolutely hate it."

While the overseas Bachelor instalments tend to be full of superficiality, sexism and fame-grabbers, New Zealand seems to have found the most genuine man in the history of the show.

"I really do want to find someone. I know it's not the normal way but I came out of a long-term relationship a couple of years ago and since then haven't been in a position to find someone."

This was due to living in the middle of the outback where Green managed a gym for a small mining village (explaining those slicked-up abs on billboards across the nation) and not having time when creating Clean Paleo – his current business venture.

He tried dating app Tinder for a couple of months but says it wasn't his cup of tea.

"It was still cool. I met some cool girls through that."

Green has only watched two episodes of The Bachelor: Australia's first episode of season two and last night's premiere.

"Last night was a huge relief for me. I was a bit apprehensive about how I was going to come across…If anything they made me look more confident as I was so, so nervous."

One of the first girls to get a rose was Danielle Le Gallais who, in a vetting process mishap, turns out to be a convicted fraudster.

"If I'd known about those convictions before last night would I have given her a rose? Umm, I probably would yeah. She's actually a really cool chick. It's hard to put myself in that position."

For those wanting to steal Green's heart he has a list of traits he looks for in a woman.

"A sense of humour, someone who is driven, intelligent and beautiful eyes, I'm really drawn to beautiful eyes.

"Being confident is a huge thing. I'm attracted to a girl who is confident and try to put that back on myself and be more confident myself."

10 things about The Bachelor Art Green TV3 won't tell you

By Rachel Glucina

The Bachelor star may be TV's Mr Eligible, but his closest friends tell The Diary there's more to Arthur Green than a sexy smile, a red rose and a set of abs.

1. He has an extensive skivvy collection that would make The Wiggles envious.

2. He won't cuss. Instead his favourite swear word is "dog-biscuit". He uses it in place of "s***" when describing things, and has done so in some important meetings which has been awkward.

3. He likes using words of wisdom as a life mantra. Green makes co-workers at Clean Paleo - the company he runs with friends Ryan Kamins and Black Cap Mitchell McClenaghan - pick three "thought cards" out of a hat each morning. They say things like "go within", "appreciate self", and "let go of the past". Staff are supposed to think about the words and apply them to their day. But some are just creepy, with words like "touch", "sex" and "feel it".

4. He has a wide-brimmed leather hat that he wears only for drinking whisky.

5. He tried Tinder but it didn't work out.

6. He's an occasional fashion and runway model, and has been signed to Red 11 for five years. In 2012 he worked as an acting extra on the set of Spartacus as a Roman legionnaire, but got into trouble when he would mimic the director's voice and offer his own stage directions.

7. He went to a fancy dress party as a Goth ... and stayed in character all night by standing in the corner looking sad and talking to no one. For Halloween, he dressed as a ghost, complete with a ghost dog accessory.

8. He plays for the Reihana Razorbacks touch rugby team.

9. He loves the sound of girls brushing their hair. Seriously.

10. He enjoys inventing nicknames for people, and coming up with wacky challenges, such as "Shredvember" (shredding weight in November) and JanTanuary (seeing how sun-kissed he could get a couple of months ago).

On the Edge, you’ve been involved with a few arranged marriages, which is a similar approach to love as The Bachelor. Can you vouch for their authenticity?
Ultimately, it is a love story. It is the love story of one guy who has decided that the time is right for him now to find a companion, and he is willing to put himself out there to find that one person."

And there are a few southern Bachelorettes aren’t there? It’s good to see a lot of contestants coming from all around the country.
That’s just people looking for that opportunity to try something unique and different to put themselves forward. I really hope Kiwis buy into the love story, and they all want a happy ending. It’s been so much fun to be a part of, but ultimately the show is not about me, and to be honest it’s really not about the girls. It’s about this guy and his search for love, and I think we’re very lucky to be able to see that unfold and for him to put his heart on his sleeve in front of the country.

http://thespinoff.co.nz/20-03-2015/my-life-in-tv-the-bachelor-nzs-mike-puru/