Seasons & Episodes
Waikato: Neena & Belinda
It's instant restaurant time. In Waikato, modern-day hippies Neena and Belinda try to impress judges Ben Bayly and Garet
Auckland: Sam & Dan
Dan and Sam, the youngest contestants, try to impress the judges.
Tauranga: June & Steph
June and Steph face kitchen conundrums and a lost ingredient.
Dunedin: Dan & Christie
Newlyweds Christie and Dan work a Mexican-themed restaurant in snowy Dunedine.
Orewa: Tracey & Neil
Tracey and Neil host the final round before elimination.
Palmerston: Aaron & Heather
Aaron and Heather kick off group two and try to set the bar for the other competitors.
Lower Hutt: Ian and Sandie
Ian and his wife Sandie must prove their worth after talking big last round.
Christchurch: Jessie and Ricki
Jessie and Ricki enjoy their triumphs and work through tears and tantrums.
North Shore: Josh and Aaron
Josh and Aaron try to cook their way into the top three to avoid the dangerous fourth spot.
Hawke's Bay: Kelly and Megan
Sisters Kelly and Megan are under pressure to impress; the judges reveal a shocking twist.
Instant Restaurant: Theresa and Joelle
Mothers Theresa and Joelle struggle to plate up in a chaotic kitchen.
Instant Restaurant: Neil and Tracey
Tracey and Neil aim to improve over their previous 57 points this time.
Instant Restaurant: Josh and Aaron
Josh and Aaron are determined to score higher than their previous 68 points.
Instant Restaurant: Steven and Maura
Maura and Steve try to impress with their restaurant's look in addition to the food.
Instant Restaurant: Dai and Dal
Dai and Dal create a unique Laotian-style restaurant; the judges reveal a twist.
Ronald McDonald House
Teams split into groups to cook a healthy meal for the children of Auckland's Ronald McDonald House.
Rapid Cookoff
Teams face their first cook-off to determine who will enter the elimination round.
Sudden Death
Two teams face off in 90 minutes to prepare and serve an entree to 4 special guest judges.
Genesis International
Teams must cook for 150 people in 90 minutes to avoid the elimination round.
Rapid Cookoff
Teams have 45 minutes to cook; the bottom three teams will move onto the showdown.
Sudden Death
The bottom 4 teams face elimination as they cook for judges Ben and Gareth and four guest judges.
Bikers Banquet
The 6 remaining teams aim to please as they prepare lunches for the judges and eight mystery guests.
Rapid Cookoff
As teams compete to avoid sudden death, a twist in the challenge throws them off their game.
Sudden Death
The bottom two teams face sudden death as they cook for Ben, Gareth, and four guest judges.
Federal St. Pizza
The top five teams compete in a people's choice pizza challenge in Auckland to avoid sudden death.
Rapid Cookoff
The top 3 teams compete in two challenges to find out who will continue.
Sudden Death
The bottom 2 teams compete to impress judges Ben, Gareth, and four guest judges.
Semi-Final 1
In the first semi-final, two teams compete to advance to the Grand Final.
Semi-Final 2
In the second semi-final, the remaining teams compete for a spot in the Grand Final.
Final
The last two teams prepare five courses each, but only one will claim the $100,000 grand prize.
Auckland: Hannah and Cathy
Hannah and Cathy of Auckland are first to cook.
New Plymouth: Laurence and Paul
Laurence and Paul create a meal for the judges and the rival teams.
Hawkes Bay: Monique and Henry
Monique and Henry create an instant restaurant in Hawkes Bay.
Canterbury: Cheryl and Ruth
Mother and daughter team Cheryl and Ruth cook in Rangiora.
Macraes Flat: Travis and Jeremy
Travis and Jeremy create the last Instant Restaurant of the round in Macraes Flat.
Hamilton: Jay and Sarah
Jay and Sarah prepare a three-course dinner in Hamilton.
Manawatu: Lauren and Simon
Lauren and Simon cook in Palmerston North.
Auckland: William and Zoe
William and Zoe create their Instant Restaurant in Auckland.
Manawatu: Kimberley and Brooke
Sisters Kimberley and Brooke cook at their Manawatu farm.
Auckland: Katrina and Natasha
Katrina and Natasha prepare the last instant restaurant of group 2 in Auckland.
Episode 11
The teams prepare food for a charity barbecue challenge.
Episode 12
Six teams compete in a rapid cook-off to determine which of them will go to sudden death.
Episode 13
The bottom four teams compete in a sudden death challenge.
Episode 14
The teams cook for rugby players in a People's Choice challenge.
Episode 15
The teams compete in a beef and lamb cook-off to avoid a sudden death challenge.
Episode 16
The bottom four teams compete in a sudden death challenge
Episode 17
The top five teams prepare a five-course dinner at Auckland's Pakuranga College.
Semi Final 1
Two teams compete in the first semi final for a spot in the finale.
Semi Final 2
In the second semifinal, the remaining two teams compete for the last spot in the finale.
Final
The finalists prepare 5 courses for the judges and guests.
Tash & Hera - Rotorua
Get ready for the ultimate dinner party! Pete and Manu are coming to dinner, they can't wait to see what the Kiwis cook
Jaryd & Ben - Auckland
Can Childhood Buddies Jaryd and Ben pull off the ultimate meal and get to the top of the leader board? Or will their dat
Teal & Sophie - Wellington
It's Wellington Hairdressers Teal and Sophies Instant Restaurant tonight where they will be showcasing Teal's Vietnamese
Charlotte & Maddie - Auckland
The youngest team in MKR, Auckland Students Charlotte and Maddie want to prove that even though they are young, they hav
Chris & Bex - Wanaka
It's Chris and Bex's time to showcase their beloved Wanaka and all its produce. But with an ambitious menu, have they bi
Heather & Mitch - Christchurch
It's the final instant restaurant where Heather and Mitch attempt to knock off Teal and Sophie for the top spot and clai
Sudden Death Cook Off 1
Sudden Death Cook Off 2
Semi Finals
Grand Final
Episode 1
MKRNZ is back and so are Pete and Manu, who can't wait to taste some more delicious Kiwi food. Tonight, the competition
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 6
Episode 7
Episode 8
Episode 9
Finale
Nada & Pops from Tauranga
MKRNZ is back and so is Manu but sitting alongside him this time is Colin Fassnidge. Tonight the competition kicks off i
Matt & Kurt from Mangawhai
It's MKR NZ's second Instant Restaurant. Can mates Matt & Kurt pull off the ultimate 3-course dinner and claim the top s
Anya & Emillie from Auckland
It's friend team Anya & Emilie's turn to host their Instant Restaurant and showcase their French, Russian and Korean her
Julie & Matthew from Auckland
It's mother and son team, Julie & Matthew's turn to showcase their sophisticated menu. Around the dining room table, exp
Viki & Pascal from Te Puna
Te Puna married couple Vikki & Pascal are hosting the final Instant Restaurant. But will the pressure of cooking last be
People's Choice Challenge: Barbeque
Tonight is a people's choice challenge where teams will be cooking on BBQ's in Auckland's Viaduct. A huge twist is revea
Glasshouse
Tonight our teams will cook a 6-course degustation menu for some Kiwi celebrities, all in the name of the Nga Rangatahi
Street Feast
Tonight our remaining teams take over a food hall, serving up top quality street food for the public. But it's Manu and
Semi Final
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 impre
Season Finale
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-cours
Emily & Nathan
MKRNZ is back and so are Manu & Colin for another series of New Zealand’s favourite cooking show. The competition star
Lee & Luke
Can Kaiapoi Mother and Son team, Lee and Luke pull off the ultimate 3 course dinner and claim the top spot on the leader
Jax & Manz
It’s friends team Jax and Manz turn to host their Instant Restaurant and showcase their flare with some classic Kiwi c
Piki & Michael
Raglan cousins Piki & Michael are hosting their Instant Restaurant with kai from the realm of Tangaroa and Tāne. Have t
Mark & Andrea
It’s dark horses Mark and Andrea’s turn to showcase their 3 course menu. Can they live up to expectations or will th
Emma & Abbie
Hamilton sisters Emma and Abbie are hosting the final Instant Restaurant. They’ve talked the talk but can they walk th
Semi-final #1
It's the first semi final where two teams go head-to-head, cooking gastro-pub cuisine at Little Creatures Brewing. At th
Semi-final #2
It’s the second semi final with two teams cooking a three course lunch for a group of formidable foodies. Who will mak
Penultimate Challenge
It’s the penultimate challenge with the three remaining teams battling it out for a place in the MKR Grand Final, cate
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