About this season
Hosted by local chef Michael Van de Elzen and restaurateur Ganesh Raj, Eat Well For Less NZ is here to help New Zealanders shop, cook and eat better – and save on their household bills along the way.
Episodes (10)
1. The Cocker Whānau
Aired 28 June 2022 • 45 min
We meet first-time parents who are struggling to quit their unhealthy takeaway habit and spending up large on 'gourmet' baby food. Will Michael and Ganesh get them cooking fresh food from scratch so they can save enough to buy their first home?
2. The Pillay Whānau
Aired 5 July 2022 • 45 min
With busy jobs and at least one very fussy eater, mealtimes are a constant struggle for this family. Will Corrinne let Michael and Ganesh overhaul her pristine kitchen and will her hubby be able to live up to her cuisine standards?
3. The Terry Whānau
Aired 12 July 2022 • 45 min
A tight knit whānau have fallen into the trap of easy convenience food. Will Michael and Ganesh be able to help them make simple changes leading to better health as well as massive savings?
4. Vincent Chao and Jacob Jeffrey
Aired 19 July 2022 • 45 min
Vincent and Jacob are keen to save money, reduce their waste, cut back on salt, repurpose their leftovers and... learn to use their oven! Michael and Ganesh help them move away from the snack isle and into their own kitchen.
5. The Patillo Whānau
Aired 26 July 2022 • 45 min
A Waikato sharemilker and his city working wife are time-poor and rely on quick, bland kitchen shortcuts for the entire family. Will Michael and Ganesh's intervention help them reinvent mealtimes?
6. The Pretscherer Whānau
Aired 2 August 2022 • 45 min
The Pretscherer whānau are desperate for Michael and Ganesh's expertise. Struggling to ensure their girls meet their nutritional needs, they just want some harmony at the dinner table!
7. The Grant-Royal Whānau
Aired 9 August 2022 • 45 min
Michael and Ganesh take the stress - and sugar - out of family meals for two proudly single mums who have joined forces to raise their kids.
8. The Davison Whānau
Aired 16 August 2022 • 45 min
The Davison family are American expats excited to raise their kids the 'Kiwi way', but need help from Michael and Ganesh to eat their way to wellness through seasonal produce in New Zealand.
9. The Henley Road Flatmates
Aired 23 August 2022 • 45 min
This Millennial flat think of each other as family, and agree the best thing from COVID lockdowns was their time together in the kitchen. Now returning to work, they are hoping to 'adult' better and avoid falling back into eating quick-fix meals.
10. The Zhang-Huang Whānau
Aired 30 August 2022 • 45 min
This week's family are a young professional couple with a very active toddler. Can Ganesh and Michael get dad more active in the kitchen and help break the 'instant noodle' cycle?