It's instant restaurant time. In Waikato, modern-day hippies Neena and Belinda try to impress judges Ben Bayly and Gareth Stewart and four rival teams with their best three course dinner.

Dan and Sam, the youngest contestants, try to impress the judges.

June and Steph face kitchen conundrums and a lost ingredient.

Newlyweds Christie and Dan work a Mexican-themed restaurant in snowy Dunedine.

Tracey and Neil host the final round before elimination.

Aaron and Heather kick off group two and try to set the bar for the other competitors.

Ian and his wife Sandie must prove their worth after talking big last round.

Jessie and Ricki enjoy their triumphs and work through tears and tantrums.

Josh and Aaron try to cook their way into the top three to avoid the dangerous fourth spot.

Sisters Kelly and Megan are under pressure to impress; the judges reveal a shocking twist.

Mothers Theresa and Joelle struggle to plate up in a chaotic kitchen.

Tracey and Neil aim to improve over their previous 57 points this time.

Josh and Aaron are determined to score higher than their previous 68 points.

Maura and Steve try to impress with their restaurant's look in addition to the food.

Dai and Dal create a unique Laotian-style restaurant; the judges reveal a twist.

Teams split into groups to cook a healthy meal for the children of Auckland's Ronald McDonald House.

Teams face their first cook-off to determine who will enter the elimination round.

Two teams face off in 90 minutes to prepare and serve an entree to 4 special guest judges.

Teams must cook for 150 people in 90 minutes to avoid the elimination round.

Teams have 45 minutes to cook; the bottom three teams will move onto the showdown.

The bottom 4 teams face elimination as they cook for judges Ben and Gareth and four guest judges.

The 6 remaining teams aim to please as they prepare lunches for the judges and eight mystery guests.

As teams compete to avoid sudden death, a twist in the challenge throws them off their game.

The bottom two teams face sudden death as they cook for Ben, Gareth, and four guest judges.

The top five teams compete in a people's choice pizza challenge in Auckland to avoid sudden death.

The top 3 teams compete in two challenges to find out who will continue.

The bottom 2 teams compete to impress judges Ben, Gareth, and four guest judges.

In the first semi-final, two teams compete to advance to the Grand Final.

In the second semi-final, the remaining teams compete for a spot in the Grand Final.

The last two teams prepare five courses each, but only one will claim the $100,000 grand prize.

Hannah and Cathy of Auckland are first to cook.

Laurence and Paul create a meal for the judges and the rival teams.

Monique and Henry create an instant restaurant in Hawkes Bay.

Mother and daughter team Cheryl and Ruth cook in Rangiora.

Travis and Jeremy create the last Instant Restaurant of the round in Macraes Flat.

Jay and Sarah prepare a three-course dinner in Hamilton.

Lauren and Simon cook in Palmerston North.

William and Zoe create their Instant Restaurant in Auckland.

Sisters Kimberley and Brooke cook at their Manawatu farm.

Katrina and Natasha prepare the last instant restaurant of group 2 in Auckland.

The teams prepare food for a charity barbecue challenge.

Six teams compete in a rapid cook-off to determine which of them will go to sudden death.

The bottom four teams compete in a sudden death challenge.

The teams cook for rugby players in a People's Choice challenge.

The teams compete in a beef and lamb cook-off to avoid a sudden death challenge.

The bottom four teams compete in a sudden death challenge

The top five teams prepare a five-course dinner at Auckland's Pakuranga College.

Two teams compete in the first semi final for a spot in the finale.

In the second semifinal, the remaining two teams compete for the last spot in the finale.

The finalists prepare 5 courses for the judges and guests.

Get ready for the ultimate dinner party! Pete and Manu are coming to dinner, they can't wait to see what the Kiwis cook up! 10 episodes, 12 contestants, and everyone's invited!

Can Childhood Buddies Jaryd and Ben pull off the ultimate meal and get to the top of the leader board? Or will their date night dessert prove to be their undoing?

It's Wellington Hairdressers Teal and Sophies Instant Restaurant tonight where they will be showcasing Teal's Vietnamese heritage. Will these bold Asian flavours be to every ones liking?

The youngest team in MKR, Auckland Students Charlotte and Maddie want to prove that even though they are young, they have what it takes to win.

It's Chris and Bex's time to showcase their beloved Wanaka and all its produce. But with an ambitious menu, have they bitten off more than they can chew?

It's the final instant restaurant where Heather and Mitch attempt to knock off Teal and Sophie for the top spot and claim the advantage. At the end of tonight, one team will be eliminated.

MKRNZ is back and so are Pete and Manu, who can't wait to taste some more delicious Kiwi food. Tonight, the competition kicks off in the seaside suburb of Papamoa with love birds, Sindy and Roger

MKRNZ is back and so is Manu but sitting alongside him this time is Colin Fassnidge. Tonight the competition kicks off in the harbourside city of Tauranga with friends, Nada & Pops

It's MKR NZ's second Instant Restaurant. Can mates Matt & Kurt pull off the ultimate 3-course dinner and claim the top spot on the leader board?

It's friend team Anya & Emilie's turn to host their Instant Restaurant and showcase their French, Russian and Korean heritage. But will their culinary journey around the world be a hit or a miss?

It's mother and son team, Julie & 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 & Pascal are hosting the final Instant Restaurant. But will the pressure of cooking last be their downfall?

Tonight is a people's choice challenge where teams will be cooking on BBQ's in Auckland's Viaduct. A huge twist is revealed which takes everyone by surprise

Tonight our teams will cook a 6-course degustation menu for some Kiwi celebrities, all in the name of the Nga Rangatahi Toa charity. At the end of the night another team will be going home

Tonight our remaining teams take over a food hall, serving up top quality street food for the public. But it's Manu and Colin they will need to impress. At stake is a place in the Grand 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 impress a table of Kiwi comedians, and it's no laughing matter

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-course menu at two of the country's most prestigious restaurants.

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.

Can Kaiapoi Mother and Son team, Lee and Luke pull off the ultimate 3 course dinner and claim the top spot on the leaderboard?

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?

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?

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?

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

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

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?

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