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Emily & Nathan
Episode number: 1
Overview: MKRNZ is back and so are Manu & Colin for another series of New Zealand’s favourite cooking show. The competition starts in Auckland with siblings Emily & Nathan.
Lee & Luke
Episode number: 2
Overview: Can Kaiapoi Mother and Son team, Lee and Luke pull off the ultimate 3 course dinner and claim the top spot on the leaderboard?
Jax & Manz
Episode number: 3
Overview: It’s friends team Jax and Manz turn to host their Instant Restaurant and showcase their flare with some classic Kiwi cuisine. But will confidence be their downfall?
Piki & Michael
Episode number: 4
Overview: Raglan cousins Piki & Michael are hosting their Instant Restaurant with kai from the realm of Tangaroa and Tāne. Have they got what it takes to get to the top of the leaderboard?
Mark & Andrea
Episode number: 5
Overview: It’s dark horses Mark and Andrea’s turn to showcase their 3 course menu. Can they live up to expectations or will the pressure overwhelm them?
Emma & Abbie
Episode number: 6
Overview: Hamilton sisters Emma and Abbie are hosting the final Instant Restaurant. They’ve talked the talk but can they walk the walk? One team will be eliminated
Semi-final #1
Episode number: 7
Overview: It's the first semi final where two teams go head-to-head, cooking gastro-pub cuisine at Little Creatures Brewing. At the end of the night one team will be eliminated
Semi-final #2
Episode number: 8
Overview: It’s the second semi final with two teams cooking a three course lunch for a group of formidable foodies. Who will make it to the next round and who will be going home?
Penultimate Challenge
Episode number: 9
Overview: It’s the penultimate challenge with the three remaining teams battling it out for a place in the MKR Grand Final, catering a function at the Hyatt Park Hotel. The stakes couldn’t be higher