04/09/2026
What Does Our Entry Fee Cover? โ๏ธ
Transparency is really important to us โ from costs to scoring (and yes, all contestants are welcome to request their scores at the end of the pageant).
So, what does your $600 entry fee actually go towards?
๐ Venue hire โ all sessions including pageant bootcamp, pasarela training, rehearsals, pre-judging, and the grand final
๐ Venue extras โ things to hep the final night flow for you and our guests
๐ Prizes โ crowns, tiaras, flowers, and winnersโ prizes
๐ Tech support โ everything behind the scenes that makes you shine on stage
๐ Additional costs โ our giant cheque, dรฉcor, and snacks for our finalists on the big night
And what else do you get as a Miss Auckland finalist?
๐ Photoshoots โ headshots, creative shoots, and more
๐ Workshops โ check out our workshops post for full details
๐ Mentorship & training โ including how to walk confidently in heels!
๐ Sponsored products and services
Weโll also work hard alongside you to help secure sponsors to cover additional costs like your dress, and provide guidance and training on how to do this yourself.
Another thing we think is important to know - The Miss Auckland team are NOT PAID. We do this purely for the love it.
We keep our costs as low as possible (many other pageant opportunities cost upwards of $1,000), and weโve structured the entry fee into instalments across the pageant to make it as manageable as possible for our finalists.
