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 (6)
1. The Silich's
Aired 5 September 2023 • 45 min
We meet a family looking to balance out the cooking duties. Can Mike and Ganesh get this family preparing filling, nutritious meals that keep them away from the snack cupboard?
2. The Gee Wanhills
Aired 12 September 2023 • 45 min
This week in Taupō, we meet a family full of fussy eaters, with kids who are filling up on snacks and treats before dinner. Can Mike and Ganesh get this big family to ditch the salt and sugar?
3. The Rakoias
Aired 19 September 2023 • 45 min
We meet a Dad who’s struggling with his girls’ after school eating habits, fussiness and taste for takeaways. Can Mike and Ganesh help this whānau get home-cooked kai back on the dinner table?
4. The Zhu Shao's
Aired 26 September 2023 • 45 min
This week we meet a mum who thinks expensive means healthy, a dad who needs to learn some serious cooking skills and kids who need healthier lunchbox fare
5. The Libeccios
Aired 3 October 2023 • 45 min
We meet a family with no kitchen confidence. Mum has a fear of flavour and dad is the king of the air fryer. Will the team be able to tackle one of their toughest challenges yet?
6. The Ponciano's
Aired 10 October 2023 • 45 min
This week, we meet two brothers with a raging sugar addiction calling the shots. Can Mike and Ganesh help mum get the boys eating properly, save some money and get control back?