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. Hamilton
Aired 14 July 2025 • 45 min
Mike and Ganesh are on a ‘fuss busting’ mission to get the Hamilton whānau away from fast food and back into the kitchen.
2. Niutama
Aired 21 July 2025 • 45 min
The take-aways have taken over and the Niutama whānau are in desperate need for change, are Mike and Ganesh up to the challenge?
3. Fourie Whanau
Aired 28 July 2025 • 45 min
The Fourie whānau are up against the clock and in a home with three young kids to please, flavour is the first thing to go!
4. Bell Whanau
Aired 4 August 2025 • 45 min
The Bell whānau are feeling dysfunctional in the kitchen, they’re on a slippery slope with unhealthy food - But Mike and Ganesh have a delicious plan!
5. Taj Family
Aired 11 August 2025 • 45 min
The Taj whānau are hitting the sugar hard! They also need to get-off the processed chicken and they’re in dire need of a dose of greens.
6. Tonkin
Aired 18 August 2025 • 45 min
The Tonkin whānau need to upskill in the kitchen and they’re keen for the entire to work together on meal prep, but they’re not sure on where to start.