Auto Salon Int. welcomes media personnel from various mediums, including but not limited to, print media, web-based journalism, magazine and/or newspaper editorial coverage, photojournalism and televised networks. All media request(s) must be submitted electronically via email with all the necessary questions and information completed in the mandatory format to be considered for accreditation.

Please note only genuine media personnel and/or entities will processed. Auto Salon Int. will only respond to those submissions that are satisfactory completed, verified and accepted. All first time applicants for web-based photojournalism/ reporting must also include samples of prior event in motor sports coverage. Requests from freelancers or photo agencies will not be considered at this stage.

All applications must be received no later than seven (7) days prior to the nominated Auto Salon event. Email applications must adhere strictly to the submission format; non compliant email applications will not be processed and/or granted media accreditation, nor be entered into further correspondence.

Correct Email Media Application Format

Media applications can only be submitted and accepted via email to: media@autosalon.org

Email application(s) MUST include ALL the following information:

  • In the email subject line you must indicate which city you are applying media accreditation for: e.g. “Sydney Media Accreditation” or “Auckland Media Accreditation.”
  • You must attention the body of the email to: “Auto Salon Media Accreditation Personnel”
  • You must indicate the type of media you represent, i.e. magazine, newspaper, television, radio.

You must indicate the following details:

  • Full name
  • Company Name
  • Company Address, website and contact number (landline only)
  • Position/ Occupation in the nominated company (e.g. journalist/ photographer/ cameraman)
  • Name of Editor, Director or Chief of Staff

You must outline the intended use of the Auto Salon content to be acquired.

You must include full details and role(s) of all attending staff (e.g. interviewer, cameraman, etc)

You must include at the end of the email application the following text in verbatim: “I ... (applicant’s name)…, as representative of … (company name)…, formally request media access to the Auto Salon event. I understand and adhere in full to the terms and conditions as outlined by the Auto Salon Media Terms and Conditions.” For full terms and conditions please see below.



Auto Salon Media Terms and Conditions

General Terms
Applying for media accreditation to any Auto Salon event in Australia and/ or New Zealand strictly implies the applicant has read, understood and adheres to, in full, to the media terms and conditions as outlined herewith.

Granted media accreditation to any Auto Salon event in Australia and/ or New Zealand legally binds the applicant and their representing organisation/ company in full to media terms and conditions.

Media representative agrees to conduct themselves accordingly and within expectation/s of Auto Salon organisers.

Media representative will adhere to all venue and management safety regulations and protocols.

Media representative will refer to and represent all acquired information/ correspondence on behalf of Auto Salon in an accurate and correct manner befitting the event show, including naming rights, sponsors, publication rules and associated licensees and/or assignees.

Media representative must liaise with nominated Auto Salon media officer for all coverage, content and end-result representation.

Media representative will forward final sample of video/ magazine/ article/ website coverage prior to publication for authentication and final media release.

Media representative will deny access to any content obtained at the Auto Salon show without the prior written consent from Auto Salon organisers.

Auto Salon organisers retain right of refusal/ entry to any media individual/ representative/ or entity regardless of media accreditation status.

Media representative agrees to fair and unbiased reporting and will not partake in any form of promotional activity on behalf of or in association with traders/ businesses/ car clubs/ individuals and/or organizations unless authorised by Auto Salon.

Auto Salon International its licensees and/or assignees will not be held liable for any loss, theft and/or damage to property resulting from attendance to the Auto Salon event show(s).

All rights are reserved by Auto Salon International; a breach in terms and conditions can result in legal action.


Magazine, Website and Video Footage Terms
Any magazine, website or video production company that wishes to cover the Auto Salon Event for use in a commercial venture must first seek prior approval from Auto Salon International. The intentions must be submitted in writing and must outline/ adhere in the following manner:

You must submit full disclosure and intention of content usage.

Nominate the companies involved/ associated in the pre/ post production of content.

Mediums intended for usage of content (i.e. DVD, TV, Magazine, Website, etc).

Accurate representation of Auto Salon Show must be strictly adhering to, including naming rights, sponsors, licensees and image portrayal.

At no stage does Auto Salon International agree or allow for a production company/ individual to enter into exclusivity deals, contracts or preferred supplier agreements with external production parties.

Auto Salon reserves the right for request of all images, text, and footage taken in part or whole at any of its show events for purposes of banning, internal productions and/or reference.

Auto Salon does not permit any duplication or forwarding of obtained content to outside parties without written consent from Auto Salon International.

All acquired content remains property of Auto Salon International.

Championship Results

A list of trophy winners will be announced online on our website www.autosalon.co.nz within five (5) working days after the Event. Should you wish to obtain a hard copy please contact Head office on (09) 571 0380