Could this be New Zealand's first Bachelorette?

Could Rotorua's Mariana Morrison be the country's first TV Bachelorette?

Just a day after being sent home from The Bachelor NZ, Miss Morrison isn't ruling out a return to television screens.

Since failing to win the heart of Zac Franich, several people on social media have commented Morrison would be the perfect star of a New Zealand series of The Bachelorette - where eligible men vie for a woman's heart - and she said she would jump at the chance.

"I'm trying to push that one too."

Despite her early departure, Morrison was full of praise for Franich, describing him as a "genuine, down to earth, plausible guy".

"He's an amazing catch for the women left."

She was philosophical about the fact it didn't work out and said didn't regret going on the show.

"Obviously it wasn't meant to be ... It just wasn't the right time for either of us."

Morrison has received widespread praise for her appearance on the show - with the bachelor himself commenting on her impressive accomplishments.

The 31-year-old granddaughter of Sir Howard Morrison is completing her PhD, lectures in business studies and does charity work including a fundraising swim for Rotorua Hospice.

She said the messages of support had been humbling and she had a lot of people message her to say they were inspired by her story.

She described finding nice guys in Rotorua as tricky but said she was back on the market and looking for a partner.

"It's very difficult because you're related to everyone, and everyone knows who your family are."

Morrison said she would recommend anyone go on the show.

"It was awesome and I'm humbled by the whole experience."

This article was first published on NZ Herald and is republished here with permission.