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MasterChef New Zealand
Overview
MasterChef New Zealand is a New Zealand competitive reality television cooking show based on the original British version of Masterchef. The first episode aired on 3 February 2010 at 7:30pm on TV ONE. The show currently features judges Ray McVinnie, Josh Emett and Simon Gault. The series is similar to the format of MasterChef Australia whereby contestants compete in weekly elimination challenges, including team challenges. The major difference is the New Zealand series only has one episode per week compared to Australia's five per week. The first series was won by Brett McGregor, over runner-up Kelly Young, in the grand finale which was screened on 28 April 2010. Nadia Lim won the second series, beating runner-up Jax Hamilton in the finale. The third series was won by Chelsea Winter, who beat runner-up Ana Schwarz in the finale.
Status
Returning Series
Network
Three, TVNZ 1
Seasons & Episodes
Season 4
Episodes
Episode 1
New Season: Do you have what it takes to be New Zealand's next MasterChef? Watch as these hopefuls vie for a spot in the Top 24.
Episode 2
The Top 24 contestants face two sudden death challenges to find who will go through to the Top 16.
Episode 3
The Top 16 contestants move into the MasterChef mansion, then face a team hangi challenge on Mokoia Island.
Episode 4
The Top 15 contestants must cook authentic Mexican dishes for guest chef Jose Carlos de la Macorra.
Episode 5
The Top 14 contestants face the biggest mystery box challenge ever.
Episode 6
The Top 13 contestants cook the meal they would choose for their Last Supper.
Episode 7
The Top 12 contestants cook for 1800 passengers aboard the cruise ship, Dawn Princess.
Masterclass 1
New Season: The Top 11 visit Kauri Cliffs resort in Northland for a MasterClass with executive chef Dale Gartland, Josh Emett and Simon Gault.
Episode 8
The Top 11 contestants face a nose-to-tail challenge in which each must cook a different cut of pork.
Episode 9
The Top 10 contestants bake a sponge cake for guest chef Natalie Oldfield from Auckland food shop Dulcie May Kitchen.
Masterclass 3
Guest chef Sean Armstrong from Auckland bakery Loaf joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to bake three delicious desserts.
Episode 10
The Top Nine contestants must each cook a dish from nine different Jetstar airline destinations around the Pacific Rim.
Masterclass 4
Guest chef Sergio Maglione from Toto restaurant joins MasterChef judges Simon Gault and Ray McVinnie to cook dishes from around the world.
Episode 11
The Top Eight contestants face an invention test at Dolphin Island resort in Fiji.
Masterclass 5
Guest chef Michel Louws joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three barbecue dishes at the Dolphin Island resort, in Fiji.
Episode 12
The Top Seven contestants tackle a Turduckenqua - a quail stuffed inside a chicken, inside a duck, inside a turkey.
Masterclass 6
Guest chef Martin Bosley joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three classic main courses.
Episode 13
The top six contestants compete in a barbecue challenge at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.
Masterclass 7
Guest chef Rex Morgan joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie for a barbecue at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.
Episode 14
The top five contestants must replicate an intricate dessert created by Christchurch chef Andrew Brown.
Masterclass 8
Guest chefs Andrew Brown and Natalie Oldfield join MasterChef judge Josh Emett to create three stunning desserts.
Episode 15
The Top Four contestants must each invent a dish for guest chef Ben Bayly.
Masterclass 9
Guest chef Ben Bayly joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to invent three delicious main courses.
Episode 16
The top three cook a six-course degustation meal at The French Café for ten of New Zealand's leading chefs
Episode 17
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