My Kitchen Rules New Zealand

The competition kicks off in the harbour-side city of Tauranga with friends Nada and Pops.

Friends Matt and Kurt attempt to pull off the ultimate three-course dinner and claim the top spot on the leaderboard.

It's friends Anya and Emilie's turn to showcase their French, Russian and Korean heritage.

It's mother-and-son team Julie and Matthew's turn to showcase their sophisticated menu. Around the dining room table, expectations for a good score are high.

Te Puna married couple Vikki and Pascal are all set to host the final Instant Restaurant.

In a people's choice challenge, the teams will be cooking on BBQs in Auckland's Viaduct. Later, a huge twist is revealed, taking everyone by surprise.