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Where to Watch MasterChef New Zealand • Season 4
25 Episodes
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1New 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.
Episode 2
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Episode 2The Top 24 contestants face two sudden death challenges to find who will go through to the Top 16.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3The Top 16 contestants move into the MasterChef mansion, then face a team hangi challenge on Mokoia Island.
Episode 4
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Episode 4The Top 15 contestants must cook authentic Mexican dishes for guest chef Jose Carlos de la Macorra.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5The Top 14 contestants face the biggest mystery box challenge ever.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6The Top 13 contestants cook the meal they would choose for their Last Supper.
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7The Top 12 contestants cook for 1800 passengers aboard the cruise ship, Dawn Princess.
Masterclass 1
E8
Masterclass 1New Season: The Top 11 visit Kauri Cliffs resort in Northland for a MasterClass with executive chef Dale Gartland, Josh Emett and Simon Gault.
Episode 8
E9
Episode 8The Top 11 contestants face a nose-to-tail challenge in which each must cook a different cut of pork.
Episode 9
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Episode 9The Top 10 contestants bake a sponge cake for guest chef Natalie Oldfield from Auckland food shop Dulcie May Kitchen.
Masterclass 3
E12
Masterclass 3Guest chef Sean Armstrong from Auckland bakery Loaf joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to bake three delicious desserts.
Episode 10
E13
Episode 10The Top Nine contestants must each cook a dish from nine different Jetstar airline destinations around the Pacific Rim.
Masterclass 4
E14
Masterclass 4Guest chef Sergio Maglione from Toto restaurant joins MasterChef judges Simon Gault and Ray McVinnie to cook dishes from around the world.
Episode 11
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Episode 11The Top Eight contestants face an invention test at Dolphin Island resort in Fiji.
Masterclass 5
E16
Masterclass 5Guest chef Michel Louws joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three barbecue dishes at the Dolphin Island resort, in Fiji.
Episode 12
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Episode 12The Top Seven contestants tackle a Turduckenqua - a quail stuffed inside a chicken, inside a duck, inside a turkey.
Masterclass 6
E18
Masterclass 6Guest chef Martin Bosley joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three classic main courses.
Episode 13
E19
Episode 13The top six contestants compete in a barbecue challenge at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.
Masterclass 7
E20
Masterclass 7Guest chef Rex Morgan joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie for a barbecue at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.
Episode 14
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Episode 14The top five contestants must replicate an intricate dessert created by Christchurch chef Andrew Brown.
Masterclass 8
E22
Masterclass 8Guest chefs Andrew Brown and Natalie Oldfield join MasterChef judge Josh Emett to create three stunning desserts.
Episode 15
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Episode 15The Top Four contestants must each invent a dish for guest chef Ben Bayly.
Masterclass 9
E24
Masterclass 9Guest chef Ben Bayly joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to invent three delicious main courses.
Episode 16
E25
Episode 16The top three cook a six-course degustation meal at The French Café for ten of New Zealand's leading chefs
Episode 17
E27
Episode 17
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