My Kitchen Rules New Zealand

1. Waikato: Neena & Belinda

Air Date: 2014-08-24

It's instant restaurant time. In Waikato, modern-day hippies Neena and Belinda try to impress judges Ben Bayly and Gareth Stewart and four rival teams with their best three course dinner.

2. Auckland: Sam & Dan

Air Date: 2014-08-26

Dan and Sam, the youngest contestants, try to impress the judges.

3. Tauranga: June & Steph

Air Date: 2014-08-27

June and Steph face kitchen conundrums and a lost ingredient.

4. Dunedin: Dan & Christie

Air Date: 2014-08-31

Newlyweds Christie and Dan work a Mexican-themed restaurant in snowy Dunedine.

5. Orewa: Tracey & Neil

Air Date: 2014-09-02

Tracey and Neil host the final round before elimination.

6. Palmerston: Aaron & Heather

Air Date: 2014-09-03

Aaron and Heather kick off group two and try to set the bar for the other competitors.

7. Lower Hutt: Ian and Sandie

Air Date: 2014-09-07

Ian and his wife Sandie must prove their worth after talking big last round.

8. Christchurch: Jessie and Ricki

Air Date: 2014-09-09

Jessie and Ricki enjoy their triumphs and work through tears and tantrums.

9. North Shore: Josh and Aaron

Air Date: 2014-09-10

Josh and Aaron try to cook their way into the top three to avoid the dangerous fourth spot.

10. Hawke's Bay: Kelly and Megan

Air Date: 2014-09-14

Sisters Kelly and Megan are under pressure to impress; the judges reveal a shocking twist.

11. Instant Restaurant: Theresa and Joelle

Air Date: 2014-09-16

Mothers Theresa and Joelle struggle to plate up in a chaotic kitchen.

12. Instant Restaurant: Neil and Tracey

Air Date: 2014-09-17

Tracey and Neil aim to improve over their previous 57 points this time.

13. Instant Restaurant: Josh and Aaron

Air Date: 2014-09-21

Josh and Aaron are determined to score higher than their previous 68 points.

14. Instant Restaurant: Steven and Maura

Air Date: 2014-09-23

Maura and Steve try to impress with their restaurant's look in addition to the food.

15. Instant Restaurant: Dai and Dal

Air Date: 2014-09-24

Dai and Dal create a unique Laotian-style restaurant; the judges reveal a twist.

16. Ronald McDonald House

Air Date: 2014-09-28

Teams split into groups to cook a healthy meal for the children of Auckland's Ronald McDonald House.

17. Rapid Cookoff

Air Date: 2014-09-30

Teams face their first cook-off to determine who will enter the elimination round.

18. Sudden Death

Air Date: 2014-10-01

Two teams face off in 90 minutes to prepare and serve an entree to 4 special guest judges.

19. Genesis International

Air Date: 2014-10-05

Teams must cook for 150 people in 90 minutes to avoid the elimination round.

20. Rapid Cookoff

Air Date: 2014-10-07

Teams have 45 minutes to cook; the bottom three teams will move onto the showdown.

21. Sudden Death

Air Date: 2014-10-08

The bottom 4 teams face elimination as they cook for judges Ben and Gareth and four guest judges.

22. Bikers Banquet

Air Date: 2014-10-12

The 6 remaining teams aim to please as they prepare lunches for the judges and eight mystery guests.

23. Rapid Cookoff

Air Date: 2014-10-14

As teams compete to avoid sudden death, a twist in the challenge throws them off their game.

24. Sudden Death

Air Date: 2014-10-15

The bottom two teams face sudden death as they cook for Ben, Gareth, and four guest judges.

25. Federal St. Pizza

Air Date: 2014-10-19

The top five teams compete in a people's choice pizza challenge in Auckland to avoid sudden death.

26. Rapid Cookoff

Air Date: 2014-10-21

The top 3 teams compete in two challenges to find out who will continue.

27. Sudden Death

Air Date: 2014-10-22

The bottom 2 teams compete to impress judges Ben, Gareth, and four guest judges.

28. Semi-Final 1

Air Date: 2014-10-26

In the first semi-final, two teams compete to advance to the Grand Final.

29. Semi-Final 2

Air Date: 2014-10-28

In the second semi-final, the remaining teams compete for a spot in the Grand Final.

30. Final

Air Date: 2014-10-29

The last two teams prepare five courses each, but only one will claim the $100,000 grand prize.

1. Auckland: Hannah and Cathy

Air Date: 2015-10-11

Hannah and Cathy of Auckland are first to cook.

2. New Plymouth: Laurence and Paul

Air Date: 2015-10-13

Laurence and Paul create a meal for the judges and the rival teams.

3. Hawkes Bay: Monique and Henry

Air Date: 2015-10-19

Monique and Henry create an instant restaurant in Hawkes Bay.

4. Canterbury: Cheryl and Ruth

Air Date: 2015-10-20

Mother and daughter team Cheryl and Ruth cook in Rangiora.

5. Macraes Flat: Travis and Jeremy

Air Date: 2015-10-26

Travis and Jeremy create the last Instant Restaurant of the round in Macraes Flat.

6. Hamilton: Jay and Sarah

Air Date: 2015-10-27

Jay and Sarah prepare a three-course dinner in Hamilton.

7. Manawatu: Lauren and Simon

Air Date: 2015-11-02

Lauren and Simon cook in Palmerston North.

8. Auckland: William and Zoe

Air Date: 2015-11-03

William and Zoe create their Instant Restaurant in Auckland.

9. Manawatu: Kimberley and Brooke

Air Date: 2015-11-09

Sisters Kimberley and Brooke cook at their Manawatu farm.

10. Auckland: Katrina and Natasha

Air Date: 2015-11-10

Katrina and Natasha prepare the last instant restaurant of group 2 in Auckland.

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2015-11-16

The teams prepare food for a charity barbecue challenge.

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2015-11-17

Six teams compete in a rapid cook-off to determine which of them will go to sudden death.

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2015-11-23

The bottom four teams compete in a sudden death challenge.

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 2015-11-24

The teams cook for rugby players in a People's Choice challenge.

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 2015-11-30

The teams compete in a beef and lamb cook-off to avoid a sudden death challenge.

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 2015-12-01

The bottom four teams compete in a sudden death challenge

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 2015-12-07

The top five teams prepare a five-course dinner at Auckland's Pakuranga College.

18. Semi Final 1

Air Date: 2015-12-08

Two teams compete in the first semi final for a spot in the finale.

19. Semi Final 2

Air Date: 2015-12-14

In the second semifinal, the remaining two teams compete for the last spot in the finale.

20. Final

Air Date: 2015-12-15

The finalists prepare 5 courses for the judges and guests.

1. Tash & Hera - Rotorua

Air Date: 2017-09-25

Get ready for the ultimate dinner party! Pete and Manu are coming to dinner, they can't wait to see what the Kiwis cook up! 10 episodes, 12 contestants, and everyone's invited!

2. Jaryd & Ben - Auckland

Air Date: 2017-10-02

Can Childhood Buddies Jaryd and Ben pull off the ultimate meal and get to the top of the leader board? Or will their date night dessert prove to be their undoing?

3. Teal & Sophie - Wellington

Air Date: 2017-10-09

It's Wellington Hairdressers Teal and Sophies Instant Restaurant tonight where they will be showcasing Teal's Vietnamese heritage. Will these bold Asian flavours be to every ones liking?

4. Charlotte & Maddie - Auckland

Air Date: 2017-10-16

The youngest team in MKR, Auckland Students Charlotte and Maddie want to prove that even though they are young, they have what it takes to win.

5. Chris & Bex - Wanaka

Air Date: 2017-10-23

It's Chris and Bex's time to showcase their beloved Wanaka and all its produce. But with an ambitious menu, have they bitten off more than they can chew?

6. Heather & Mitch - Christchurch

Air Date: 2017-10-30

It's the final instant restaurant where Heather and Mitch attempt to knock off Teal and Sophie for the top spot and claim the advantage. At the end of tonight, one team will be eliminated.

7. Sudden Death Cook Off 1

Air Date: 2017-11-06

8. Sudden Death Cook Off 2

Air Date: 2017-11-13

9. Semi Finals

Air Date: 2017-11-20

10. Grand Final

Air Date: 2017-11-27

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2018-10-07

MKRNZ is back and so are Pete and Manu, who can't wait to taste some more delicious Kiwi food. Tonight, the competition kicks off in the seaside suburb of Papamoa with love birds, Sindy and Roger

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2018-10-14

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2018-10-21

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2018-10-28

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2018-11-04

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2018-11-11

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2018-11-18

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2018-11-25

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2018-12-02

10. Finale

Air Date: 2018-12-09

1. Nada & Pops from Tauranga

Air Date: 2023-10-30

MKRNZ is back and so is Manu but sitting alongside him this time is Colin Fassnidge. Tonight the competition kicks off in the harbourside city of Tauranga with friends, Nada & Pops

2. Matt & Kurt from Mangawhai

Air Date: 2023-10-31

It's MKR NZ's second Instant Restaurant. Can mates Matt & Kurt pull off the ultimate 3-course dinner and claim the top spot on the leader board?

3. Anya & Emillie from Auckland

Air Date: 2023-11-06

It's friend team Anya & Emilie's turn to host their Instant Restaurant and showcase their French, Russian and Korean heritage. But will their culinary journey around the world be a hit or a miss?

4. Julie & Matthew from Auckland

Air Date: 2023-11-07

It's mother and son team, Julie & Matthew's turn to showcase their sophisticated menu. Around the dining room table, expectations for a good score are high

5. Viki & Pascal from Te Puna

Air Date: 2023-11-13

Te Puna married couple Vikki & Pascal are hosting the final Instant Restaurant. But will the pressure of cooking last be their downfall?

6. People's Choice Challenge: Barbeque

Air Date: 2023-11-14

Tonight is a people's choice challenge where teams will be cooking on BBQ's in Auckland's Viaduct. A huge twist is revealed which takes everyone by surprise

7. Glasshouse

Air Date: 2023-11-20

Tonight our teams will cook a 6-course degustation menu for some Kiwi celebrities, all in the name of the Nga Rangatahi Toa charity. At the end of the night another team will be going home

8. Street Feast

Air Date: 2023-11-21

Tonight our remaining teams take over a food hall, serving up top quality street food for the public. But it's Manu and Colin they will need to impress. At stake is a place in the Grand Final

9. Semi Final

Air Date: 2023-11-27

It's the semi-final where two teams compete in a sudden death cook off. Their task is to cook a 3-course dinner to impress a table of Kiwi comedians, and it's no laughing matter

10. Season Finale

Air Date: 2023-11-28

It's the MKR Grand Final where our last two teams go head-to-head for the $100K prize. They will both serve up a 4-course menu at two of the country's most prestigious restaurants.

1. Emily & Nathan

Air Date: 2024-04-09

MKRNZ is back and so are Manu & Colin for another series of New Zealand’s favourite cooking show. The competition starts in Auckland with siblings Emily & Nathan.

2. Lee & Luke

Air Date: 2024-04-10

Can Kaiapoi Mother and Son team, Lee and Luke pull off the ultimate 3 course dinner and claim the top spot on the leaderboard?

3. Jax & Manz

Air Date: 2024-04-16

It’s friends team Jax and Manz turn to host their Instant Restaurant and showcase their flare with some classic Kiwi cuisine. But will confidence be their downfall?

4. Piki & Michael

Air Date: 2024-04-17

Raglan cousins Piki & Michael are hosting their Instant Restaurant with kai from the realm of Tangaroa and Tāne. Have they got what it takes to get to the top of the leaderboard?

5. Mark & Andrea

Air Date: 2024-04-23

It’s dark horses Mark and Andrea’s turn to showcase their 3 course menu. Can they live up to expectations or will the pressure overwhelm them?

6. Emma & Abbie

Air Date: 2024-04-24

Hamilton sisters Emma and Abbie are hosting the final Instant Restaurant. They’ve talked the talk but can they walk the walk? One team will be eliminated

7. Semi-final #1

Air Date: 2024-04-30

It's the first semi final where two teams go head-to-head, cooking gastro-pub cuisine at Little Creatures Brewing. At the end of the night one team will be eliminated

8. Semi-final #2

Air Date: 2024-05-01

It’s the second semi final with two teams cooking a three course lunch for a group of formidable foodies. Who will make it to the next round and who will be going home?

9. Penultimate Challenge

Air Date: 2024-05-07

It’s the penultimate challenge with the three remaining teams battling it out for a place in the MKR Grand Final, catering a function at the Hyatt Park Hotel. The stakes couldn’t be higher

10. Final

Air Date: 2024-05-08