OUR MISSION & VISION
The belief that true beauty originates from within is central to this concept.
Our goal is to foster self-confidence in young contestants, urging them to accept their unique beauty, qualities, and talents, to celebrate the beauty of diversity and multiculturalism, and to promote harmony and Empathy.
Our pageant also emphasizes the importance of community involvement, as we believe that by engaging with their local communities, children can develop a sense of empathy and social responsibility.
Furthermore, we prioritize environmental education, teaching participants about the importance of preserving our natural surroundings and fostering a sustainable future. Through our pageant, we strive to empower children to embrace their inner beauty, develop self-assurance, make a positive impact in their communities, and become advocates for environmental preservation.
FOUR Major Age Categories
Miss / Mister Teen Aotearoa New Zealand (14 - 17 years old)
Little Miss / Mister Aotearoa New Zealand (10 - 13 years old)
Junior Miss / Mister Aotearoa New Zealand (7 - 9 years old)
Tod Miss / Mister Aotearoa New Zealand (5 - 6 years old)
Competition Categories
Introduction + Q&A (10% of total score)
Sustainable National Wear (20% of total score)
Evening Gown (20% of total score)
Charity Involvement (40% of total score)
People Choices Vote (10% of total score)
What do they win?
TOP Winners of each category will receive gift's voucher, gift bag, a certificate, rhinestone crown, sashes and an invitation to represent New Zealand to compete at the international pageant.
First runners-up will receive a gift bag, certificates, a crown, and a sash
Second runners-up will receive a gift bag, certificates, a crown, and a sash.
All finalists will be awarded certificates, crowns, and sashes for special awards.
Rules
Light makeup and/or a light "sun-kissed" tan are allowed so that contestants are not "washed out" by stage lights; however, these should be age appropriate and only enhance the child's beauty. Hair extensions are allowed but not to be overdone. Fake teeth (flippers) and anything else that ages the contestant are not necessary. This is not a glitz pageant and everything should be age appropriate.
• Age criteria is STRICTLY 5 - 17 years
• All information, messages, texts, emails, phone calls, and meetings with Little Miss & Mister Aotearoa New Zealand are to be kept confidential and not shared with any third parties.
• Registrations are non-refundable.
• Photos of contestants before, during, and after the pageant period may be used by Little Miss & Mister Aotearoa New Zealand for media purposes.
• No bullying or gossiping about staff or contestants will be tolerated.
• No lying, drugs, or alcohol to be consumed during the pageant.
• No stealing from Little Miss & Mister Aotearoa New Zealand or from any associated parties.
• All New Zealand laws must be adhered to by contestants during the pageant.
• Terms and conditions may be altered, added too or retracted and not limited by CEO and Pageant Director of Little Miss & Mister Aotearoa New Zealand
• Breach of any of the Terms and Conditions may result in legal proceedings.
Participation in a National contest requires the contestant's parent or legal guardian reside, contestants must be age 5-17 as of 28th April, 2025.