Alex Walls

When the teams wake up after a chilly night, the realisation of the amount of work that awaits them begins to sink in. In the assignment, the teams have to make furniture from trash. The best piece of furniture wins an upgrade for their kitchen.

The teams meet host Mark Richardson in Auckland as they begin their race to The Block. The four teams have to race to Motat to participate in the Honda Traffic Jam Challenge.

When the teams start their first official day, the leading team gets the first choice. The couples take in the daunting task ahead and reveal their building plans.

The competitive battle plays out when the candidates get to judge each other's rooms, but the question is whether they keep it fair. In addition, Mark reveals the next challenge in which the teams must complete a family room.

The four teams get to work on their first renovation, but they get an unexpected surprise. The pressure is great as the strengths and weaknesses of each team are tested.

The teams continue working on the renovation of the garage and use old junk to make a piece of furniture. Afterwards, the teams will hear who wins the stylish kitchen package and the cash prize.