About this season
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.
Episodes (25)
1. Episode 1
Aired 10 February 2013
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.
2. Episode 2
Aired 17 February 2013
The Top 24 contestants face two sudden death challenges to find who will go through to the Top 16.
3. Episode 3
Aired 24 February 2013
The Top 16 contestants move into the MasterChef mansion, then face a team hangi challenge on Mokoia Island.
4. Episode 4
Aired 3 March 2013
The Top 15 contestants must cook authentic Mexican dishes for guest chef Jose Carlos de la Macorra.
5. Episode 5
Aired 10 March 2013
The Top 14 contestants face the biggest mystery box challenge ever.
6. Episode 6
Aired 17 March 2013
The Top 13 contestants cook the meal they would choose for their Last Supper.
7. Episode 7
Aired 24 March 2013
The Top 12 contestants cook for 1800 passengers aboard the cruise ship, Dawn Princess.
8. Masterclass 1
Aired 30 March 2013
New Season: The Top 11 visit Kauri Cliffs resort in Northland for a MasterClass with executive chef Dale Gartland, Josh Emett and Simon Gault.
9. Episode 8
Aired 31 March 2013
The Top 11 contestants face a nose-to-tail challenge in which each must cook a different cut of pork.
10. Episode 9
Aired 7 April 2013
The Top 10 contestants bake a sponge cake for guest chef Natalie Oldfield from Auckland food shop Dulcie May Kitchen.
12. Masterclass 3
Aired 13 April 2013
Guest chef Sean Armstrong from Auckland bakery Loaf joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to bake three delicious desserts.
13. Episode 10
Aired 14 April 2013
The Top Nine contestants must each cook a dish from nine different Jetstar airline destinations around the Pacific Rim.
14. Masterclass 4
Aired 20 April 2013
Guest chef Sergio Maglione from Toto restaurant joins MasterChef judges Simon Gault and Ray McVinnie to cook dishes from around the world.
15. Episode 11
Aired 21 April 2013
The Top Eight contestants face an invention test at Dolphin Island resort in Fiji.
16. Masterclass 5
Aired 27 April 2013
Guest chef Michel Louws joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three barbecue dishes at the Dolphin Island resort, in Fiji.
17. Episode 12
Aired 28 April 2013
The Top Seven contestants tackle a Turduckenqua - a quail stuffed inside a chicken, inside a duck, inside a turkey.
18. Masterclass 6
Aired 4 May 2013
Guest chef Martin Bosley joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three classic main courses.
19. Episode 13
Aired 5 May 2013
The top six contestants compete in a barbecue challenge at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.
20. Masterclass 7
Aired 11 May 2013
Guest chef Rex Morgan joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie for a barbecue at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.
21. Episode 14
Aired 12 May 2013
The top five contestants must replicate an intricate dessert created by Christchurch chef Andrew Brown.
22. Masterclass 8
Aired 18 May 2013
Guest chefs Andrew Brown and Natalie Oldfield join MasterChef judge Josh Emett to create three stunning desserts.
23. Episode 15
Aired 19 May 2013
The Top Four contestants must each invent a dish for guest chef Ben Bayly.
24. Masterclass 9
Aired 25 May 2013
Guest chef Ben Bayly joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to invent three delicious main courses.
25. Episode 16
Aired 26 May 2013
The top three cook a six-course degustation meal at The French Café for ten of New Zealand's leading chefs
27. Episode 17
Aired 2 June 2013