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Season of television series

My Kitchen Rules NZ

Series 2
No. of episodes| 20
Release
Original network| TVNZ
Original release| 12 October (2015-10-12) –
15 December 2015 (2015-12-15)
Series chronology

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Series 1 (2014)

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Series 3 (2017)

My Kitchen Rules NZ (series 2) is a reality television cooking programme which airs on the TVNZ TV2.

For 2015, TVNZ switched My Kitchen Rules NZ from TV One to TV2 and in the revamped series duos will go head-to-head with teams from other regions around New Zealand.[1] It premiered on 12 October 2015 and ended on 15 December 2015. The winning team, Jess and Stella, won the $100,000 prize money.

## Teams[2]

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Group  | Team  | Members  | Relationship  | Status

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1  | TKI | Taranaki | Laurance & Paul  | Taranaki Mates  | Eliminated on 26 October 2015 (Round 1 – Instant restaurant) [3]
2  | AUK | Auckland | Katarina & Natasha  | Auckland Sisters  | Eliminated on 10 November 2015 (Round 2 – Instant restaurant) [4]
1  | AUK | Auckland | Hannah & Cathy  | Auckland Workmates  | Eliminated on 16 November 2015 (People's Choice 1: BBQ Challenge) [5]
2  | MWT | Manawatu[6] | Kimberley & Brooke  | Manawatu Sisters  | Eliminated on 23 November 2015 (Round 3 – Sudden Death) [7]
3  | AUK | Auckland | Ben & Regan  | Auckland Mates
1  | OTA | Otago | Travis & Jeremy  | Otago Mates  | Eliminated on 1 December 2015 (Round 4 – Sudden Death) [8]
2  | MWT | Manawatu[6] | Lauren & Simon  | Palmerston North Friends
1  | CAN | Canterbury | Cheryl & Ruth  | Canterbury Mother and Daughter  | Eliminated on 7 December 2015 (Round 5 – Sudden Death)
1  | HKB | Hawkes Bay | Monique & Henry  | Hawkes Bay Couple  | Eliminated on 8 December 2015 (Round 6 – Semi-Final 1)
2  | WKO | Waikato | Jay & Sarah  | Waikato Couple  | Eliminated on 14 December 2015 (Round 6 – Semi-Final 2)
2  | AUK | Auckland | William & Zoe  | Auckland Friends  | Runners-Up
3  | WGN | Wellington | Jess & Stella  | Wellington Besties  | WINNERS

## Elimination history

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Round: | 1  | 2  | 3  | 4  | 5  | 6  | 7

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Instant Restaurant  | Sudden Death  | Semi-Finals  | Grand Final
Team  | Result
WGN | Jess & Stella  | N/A  | SD
(40)  | SD
(53)  | 3rd
| N/A  | 1st
(47)  | WINNERS
(20)
AUK | William & Zoe  | N/A  | 1st
(80)  | People's
Choice | SD
(50)  | 4th
| 1st
(54)  | N/A  | Runners-Up
(16)
WKO | Jay & Sarah  | N/A  | 3rd
(50)  | SD
(38)  | RCO
(Safe)  | 2nd
| N/A  | 2nd
(40)  | Eliminated
(Episode 19)
HKB | Monique & Henry  | 2nd
(72)  | N/A  | RCO
(Safe)  | People's
Choice | People's
Choice | 2nd
(42)  | Eliminated
(Episode 18)
CAN | Cheryl & Ruth  | 4th
(65)  | N/A  | RCO
(Safe)  | RCO
(Safe)  | 5th
| Eliminated
(Episode 17)
MWT | Lauren & Simon  | N/A  | 2nd
(71)  | RCO
(Safe)  | SD
(38)  | Eliminated
(Episode 16) [8]
OTA | Travis & Jeremy  | 3rd
(66)  | N/A  | Immune  | SD
(30)
AUK | Ben & Regan  | N/A  | SD
(39)  | Eliminated
(Episode 13) [7]
MWT | Kimberley & Brooke  | N/A  | 4th
(49)  | SD
(17)
AUK | Hannah & Cathy  | 1st
(81)  | N/A  | LOW | Eliminated
(Episode 11) [7]
AUK | Katarina & Natasha  | N/A  | 5th
(28)  | Eliminated
(Episode 10) [4]
TKI | Laurance & Paul  | 5th
(64)  | Eliminated
(Episode 5) [3]
Cell descriptions

| Team won the challenge, People's Choice or received the highest score for the round.
| Team lost a challenge, cooked the weakest dish or received a low score and must compete in an additional round or challenge.
Safe  | Team became safe from elimination after winning/passing the challenge.
SD | Team won the Sudden Death cook-off and is safe from elimination. Scores are out of 60.
SD | Team was eliminated after losing the Sudden Death cook-off or round. Scores are out of 60.
Immune  | From winning the previous challenge, team was immune from elimination and was not required to participate.
—  | Results do not apply as the team was not allocated to this challenge or round.

## Competition details

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### Instant restaurant round

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#### Round 1

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* Episodes 1 to 5
* Airdate – 12 to 26 Oct 2015
* Description – Teams were to transform their homes into an 'Instant Restaurant', serving opposing teams and judges a three course meal (Entree, Main and Dessert). All teams are judged and scored by the other teams, and also by Ben and Gareth.

Ep.  | Team  | Airdate  | Guest scores  | Ben's Scores | Gareth's Scores | Total
(out of 100) | Rank  | Result

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HC  | LP  | MH  | CR  | TJ  | Entrée | Main | Dessert  | Entrée | Main | Dessert
1  | AUK  | HC: Hannah & Cathy  | 12 October 2015  | –  | 8 | 8 | 8  | 7 | 7 | 10  | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8  | 81  | 1st  | Safe
2  | TKI  | LP: Laurance & Paul  | 13 October 2015  | 6  | –  | 6 | 6  | 6 | 8 | 6  | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6  | 64  | 5th  | Eliminated [3]
3  | HKB  | MH: Monique & Henry  | 19 October 2015  | 6  | 6  | –  | 7  | 8  | 9  | 8  | 6  | 9  | 7  | 6  | 72  | 2nd  | Safe
4  | CAN  | CR: Cheryl & Ruth  | 20 October 2015  | 7 | 6 | 6  | –  | 6 | 7 | 8  | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5  | 65  | 4th  | Safe
5  | OTA  | TJ: Travis & Jeremy  | 26 October 2015  | 7  | 7  | 7  | 7  | –  | 5  | 7  | 8  | 5  | 7  | 6  | 66  | 3rd  | Safe

#### Round 2

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* Episodes 6 to 10
* Airdate – 27 Oct to 10 November 2015
* Description – Teams were to transform their homes into an 'Instant Restaurant', serving opposing teams and judges a three course meal (Entree, Main and Dessert). All teams are judged and scored by the other teams, and also by Ben and Gareth.

Ep.  | Team  | Airdate  | Guest scores  | Ben | Gareth | Total
(out of 100) | Rank  | Result

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JS  | LS  | WZ  | KB  | KN  | Entrée | Main | Dessert  | Entrée | Main | Dessert
6  | WKO  | JS: Jay & Sarah  | 27 October 2015  | –  | 7 | 6 | 7  | 7 | 8 | 7  | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6  | 69  | 3rd  | Safe
7  | MWT  | LS: Lauren & Simon  | 2 November 2015  | 7  | –  | 7  | 7  | 6  | 10  | 5  | 7  | 9  | 5  | 8  | 71  | 2nd  | Safe
8  | AUK  | WZ: William & Zoe  | 3 November 2015  | 7 | 8  | –  | 7  | 8 | 10 | 6  | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10  | 80  | 1st  | Safe
9  | MWT  | KB: Kimberley & Brooke  | 9 November 2015  | 5  | 6 | 5  | –  | 5 | 6 | 6  | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9  | 64  | 4th  | Safe
10  | AUK  | KN: Katrina & Natasha  | 10 November 2015  | 6  | 6 | 6 | 5  | –  | 7 | 4  | 8 | 7 | 4 | 7  | 60  | 5th  | Eliminated [4]

### Sudden death – Round 3

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#### People's choice 1: Oxfam BBQ challenge

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* Episode 11
* Airdate – 16 November 2015
* Description – Two teams of gatecrashers join – Ben & Reagan and Jess & Stella. The teams head into the first challenge to serve a dish. The crowd will vote by donating for their favourite dish and the 2 teams who raise the most donations will receive People's Choice, sending both teams safe from Rapid Cook-Off and Showdown. Judges Ben and Gareth eliminate the weakest team and sent the second weakest team directly into the first Sudden Death Cook-Off. All other surviving teams are through to next showdown.

People's Choice

Team  | Dish  | Result
AUK | HC: Hannah & Cathy  | BOLITAS DE QUESO
with Creme Fraiche, Yogurt and Lemon Zest  | LOW: Eliminated [5]
HKB | MH: Monique & Henry  | SWEET & SAVOURY PANCAKES [9]
with Creme Fraiche, Banana and Bacon OR with Horseradish Cream and Smoked Salmon  | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off
CAN | CR: Cheryl & Ruth  | TURKISH LAMB WRAPS [10]
with Yoghurt Garlic Sauce and Tomato Mint Sauce  | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off
OTA | TJ: Travis & Jeremy  | LAMB KOFTA
with Greek Dressing  | HIGH: Top 2. Immune.
WKO | JS: Jay & Sarah  | SALMON WRAPPED IN BACON
with Beetroot Chutney and Green Salad  | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off
MWT | LS: Lauren & Simon  | ASIAN STICKY MEATBALLS [11]
with Apple Slaw  | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off
AUK | WZ: William & Zoe  | FRENCH TOAST [12]
with Caramel Apples, Berry Compote and Vanilla Mascarpone  | WIN: People's Choice. Immune.
MWT | KB: Kimberley & Brooke  | COURGETTE AND FETA FRITTERS
with Tomato Chutney  | COTTAGE CHEESE CAKES
with Berry Compote and Honey Vanilla Syrup  | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off
AUK | BR: Ben & Reagan  | BARBEQUE PORK BUNS
with Hoisin Satay Sauce and Apple Slaw  | LOW: Through to Sudden Death
WGN | JS: Jess & Stella  | GRILLED LAMB KOFTA
with Flatbread and Tzatziki  | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off

#### Rapid cook-off

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##### 45min magic box challenge by Nosh

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* Episode 12
* Airdate – 17 November 2015
* Description – Each box consist of a protein and two complementary ingredients. All teams are required to use all the ingredients in the box and make the protein the star of the dish.

##### Showdown – Catch of the day (Battle of the fishes)

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* Description – The teams are paired with the catch of the day, Gurnard or Trevally. The team which produces the best Gurnard and Trevally Dish will be safe from Sudden Death. The losing teams will compete in the Double Elimination Sudden Death.

RAPID COOK-OFF – Magic Box Challenge  | SHOWDOWN – Catch of the day

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Team  | Dish  | Result  | Dish  | Result
HKB | MH: Monique & Henry  | Turkey and Bacon Meatballs
with Peanut and Coconut Cream Sauce  | IN: Through to Showdown  | Gurnard Fish & Chips
with Chargrilled Zucchini and Tomato Salsa  | SAFE: Winners
CAN | CR: Cheryl & Ruth  | Salt-Baked Beef Fillet
with Celeriac Remoulade  | SAFE: Winners  | N/A
(Immune)
OTA | TJ: Travis & Jeremy  | N/A
(Immune)
WKO | JS: Jay & Sarah  | Venison Pie
with Roast Broccoli and Cherry Chutney  | LOW: Through to Sudden Death  | N/A
(Through to Sudden Death)
MWT | LS: Lauren & Simon  | Seared Lamb
with Parsnip Puree, Beetroot and Feta Salad  | IN: Through to Showdown  | Oven-Baked Trevally[13]
with Creamy Leeks, Roast Potatoes and Tomato Sauce  | SAFE: Winners
AUK | WZ: William & Zoe  | N/A
(Immune)
MWT | KB: Kimberley & Brooke  | Pan-fried Salmon [14]
with Poached Fennel and Horseradish Broth  | IN: Through to Showdown  | Asian-Style Trevally
with Coconut Rice and Stir-Fried Vegetables  | LOW: Through to Sudden Death
AUK | BR: Ben & Reagan  | N/A
(Through to Sudden Death)
WGN | JS: Jess & Stella  | Pan-Seared Duck Breast[15]
with Baby Carrots and Cauliflower Puree  | IN: Through to Showdown  | Pan-Fried Gurnard[16]
with Salsa Verde, Roast Beans and Crispy Potatoes  | LOW: Through to Sudden Death

#### Sudden death

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* Episode 13
* Airdate – 23 November 2015
* Description – In a double elimination, the teams compete in the first sudden death cook-off.

Sudden Death Cook-Off results  Team  | Judges' scores  | Total
(out of 60) | Result

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Nadia | Grace  | Robert | Liz  | Ben | Gareth
WKO | JS: Jay & Sarah | 6  | 6  | 7  | 6  | 7  | 6  | 38 | SAFE
Dishes | Entree  | Scallops
with Pesto Zucchini
Main | Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack
with Vegetables
Dessert  | Choc Berry Todu Cheesecake
with Hokey Pokey Crumb Biscuits Base
MWT | KB: Kimberley & Brooke | 6  | 4  | 6  | 5  | 6  | 6  | 33 | Eliminated [7]
Dishes | Entree  | Rotollo of Silverbeet and Ricotta
with Red Capsicum Sauce
Main | Scotch Fillet
with Mushroom Sauce, Parsnip Puree, Carrots and Brussels Sprouts
Dessert  | Lemon Meringue Tart
with Citrus-Scented Cream
AUK | BR: Ben & Reagan | 6  | 5  | 6  | 5  | 7  | 6  | 35 | Eliminated [7]
Dishes | Entree  | Whisky Chicken Livers
with Raw Beetroot Salad
Main | Crusted Lamb Rack
with Polenta Chips, Pea Puree and Red Pepper Sauce
Dessert  | Dropped Choc Top
with Mandarin Basil Ice Cream and Honey Rosemary Tuile Cone
WGN | JS: Jess & Stella | 7  | 6  | 7  | 6  | 7  | 7  | 40 | SAFE
Dishes | Entree  | Butternut Ravioli
with Burnt Butter and Sage Sauce
Main | Venison
with Pea Puree, Brussels Sprouts, Kumara and Potato Gratin
Dessert  | Chocolate Fondant
with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

### Sudden death – Round 4

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#### People's choice 2: Training day challenge

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* Episode 14
* Airdate – 24 November 2015
* Description – The teams headed into the Ponsonby Rugby Club field for their second challenge. The players will vote for their favourite dish and the team with the highest votes will receive People's Choice, sending the team safe from both the Rapid Cook-Off and Showdown. Judges Ben and Gareth send the weakest team directly into the second Sudden Death Cook-Off. All other surviving teams are through to next showdown.

People's Choice

Team  | Juniors  | Seniors  | Result
HKB | MH: Monique & Henry  | Spaghetti Bolognese | Puku Miti Pita Pocket
with Marinated Steak and Salad  | WIN: People's Choice. Immune.
CAN | CR: Cheryl & Ruth  | Meatlover's Pizza | Lamp Chops
with Israeli Couscous  | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off
OTA | TJ: Travis & Jeremy  | Sticky Pork Fingers | Hunters Assaghai | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off
WKO | JS: Jay & Sarah  | Beef and Carrot Kebab
with Teriyaki Sauce  | Hearty Open Burger
with Capsicum and Pineapple Relish  | LOW: Through to Rapid Cook-off
MWT | LS: Lauren & Simon  | Raw Energy Balls | Onion Bhaji
with Mango Chutney  | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off
AUK | WZ: William & Zoe  | Fish Fingers
with Coleslaw and Aioli  | Ultimate Steak Sandwich | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off
WGN | JS: Jess & Stella  | Satay Beef Kebab | Mushroom and Steak Sandwich | LOW: Through to Sudden Death

#### Kitchen cook off – TBD

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* Episode 15
* Airdate – 30 November 2015
* Description – Meat eater and beer drinker paradise. Rapid cook off: teams must cook one Entree and one main, using their given cuts of beef and lamb. Bar snack: teams must cook one bar snack dish and twin this with a choice of one of four beers.

RAPID COOK-OFF – Beef and Lamb  | SHOWDOWN – Bar Snack

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Team  | Dish  | Result  | Dish  | Result
HKB | MH: Monique & Henry  | N/A
(Immune)
CAN | CR: Cheryl & Ruth  | Entree: Thai Beef Salad
Main: Japanese Lamb Curry  | SAFE: Winners  | N/A
(Immune)
OTA | TJ: Travis & Jeremy  | Entree: Coffee-crusted blade steak
Main: Pistachio-crusted lamb rack  | IN: Through to Showdown  | Mountain Goat Balls
with Tomato Sauce  | LOW: Through to Sudden Death
WKO | JS: Jay & Sarah  | Entree: Sticky Lamb Chops
Main: Thai Beef Salad  | IN: Through to Showdown  | Herb-crusted Fish
with Vegetable Chips & Aioli  | SAFE: Winners
MWT | LS: Lauren & Simon  | Entree: Lamb Dumplings
Main: Beef Pot Pie  | IN: Through to Showdown  | Chickpea Kebabs
with Beetroot Raita  | LOW: Through to Sudden Death
AUK | WZ: William & Zoe  | Entree: Chilli Con Carne
Main: Lamb rump Pappardelle  | LOW: Through to Sudden Death  | N/A
(Through to Sudden Death)
WGN | JS: Jess & Stella  | N/A
(Through to Sudden Death)

#### Sudden death

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* Episode 16
* Airdate – 1 December 2015
* Description – In a second double elimination, the teams compete in the second sudden death cook-off.

Sudden Death Cook-Off results  Team  | Judge's scores  | Total
(out of 60) | Result

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Nadia | Grace  | Robert | Liz  | Ben | Gareth
OTA | TJ: Travis & Jeremy  | 5  | 5  | 5  | 6  | 5  | 4  | 30 | Eliminated [8]
Dishes | Entree  | Scallops
with Seafood Broth
Main | Beef and Mushroom
with Mashed Potato & Onion
Dessert  | Cheeky Jaffa
MWT | LS: Lauren & Simon  | 7  | 6  | 6  | 6  | 7  | 6  | 38 | Eliminated [8]
Dishes | Entree  | Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli
with Sage Butter Sauce
Main | Butter Duck
with Basmati Rice
Dessert  | White Chocolate Mousse
with Ginger Crumb, Meringue Shards & Passionfruit Gel
AUK | WZ: William & Zoe  | 8  | 8  | 9  | 9  | 8  | 8  | 50 | SAFE
Dishes | Entree  | Seared Tuna
with Avocado Wasabi Puree & Sesame Dressing
Main | Lamb Backstrap
with Smoky Eggplant & Pearl Barley
Dessert  | Bombe Alaska

WGN | JS: Jess & Stella | 9  | 9  | 8  | 9  | 9  | 9  | 53 | SAFE
Dishes | Entree  | Kingfish Ceviche
with Cucumber & Radish
Main | Spice-rubbed Beef Fillet
with Parsnip & Beetroot
Dessert  | Salted Caramel Pear Tart
with Cinnamon Ice Cream

### Sudden death – Round 5

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#### People's choice 3: School meal challenge

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* Episode 17
* Airdate – 7 December 2015
* Description – The top five teams cook a five-course degustation dinner for students and guests at Auckland's Pakuranga College. The lowest scoring team is eliminated as the remaining four teams are ranked into the semifinals. The Winners of the challenge are paired with the fourth placed team for the first Semi-final cook-off while the remaining two teams will be competing in the second Semi-final.

People's Choice

Team  | Dish  | Result
HKB | MH: Monique & Henry  | Spiced Pork Tenderloin
with Potato Kumara Mash & Orange Cumin Sauce

(1st Main)

| WIN: People's Choice. 1st.

Through to Semi-Final 1

CAN | CR: Cheryl & Ruth  | Lamb Rump
with Fennel Puree, Caramelised Shallots & Shiraz Syrup

(2nd Main)

| Eliminated
WKO | JS: Jay & Sarah  | Tuna Tapawha
with Fennel Slaw, Mushroom Emulsion & Kumara Crisps

(2nd Entree)

| IN: Safe. 2nd.

Through to Semi-Final 2

AUK | WZ: William & Zoe  | Steak Tartare
with Matchstick Chips & Virgin Bloody Mary Gel

(1st Entree)

| IN: Safe. 4th.

Through to Semi-Final 1

WGN | JS: Jess & Stella  | Textures of Chocolate & Raspberry
(Dessert)  | IN: Safe. 3rd.

Through to Semi-Final 2

### Semi-finals

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#### Semi-final 1

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* Episode 18
* Airdate – 8 December 2015
* Description – 2 Teams in the first Semi-Final Cook-Off. The lower scoring team is eliminated and the winner proceeds through to the Grand Final.

Semi-Final Cook-Off Results  Team  | Judge's scores  | Total
(out of 60) | Result

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Nadia | Grace  | Robert | Liz  | Ben | Gareth
HKB | MH: Monique & Henry  | 7  | 7  | 7  | 7  | 7  | 7  | 42  | Eliminated
Dishes | Entree  | Seared Scallops
in Pumpkin Soup
Main | Beef Eye Fillet

with Māori Potato Puree, Caramelised Sweetbreads, Madeira Sauce and Pikopiko

Dessert  | Crème Brûlée

with Caramelised Apple

AUK | WZ: William & Zoe  | 9  | 9  | 9  | 9  | 9  | 9  | 54  | IN: Through to Grand Final
Dishes | Entree  | Beetroot and Goat's Cheese Lasagnette

Main | Belly Pork, Parsnip and Rhubarb

Dessert  | Salted Caramel Tart

with Ginger Ice Cream and Macadamia Brittle

#### Semi-final 2

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* Episode 19
* Airdate – 14 December 2015
* Description – 2 Teams in the second semi-final cook-off. The lower scoring team is eliminated and the other team becomes the second team to proceed into the grand final.

Semi-Final Cook-Off Results  Team  | Judge's scores  | Total
(out of 60) | Result

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Nadia | Grace  | Robert | Liz  | Ben | Gareth
WKO | JS: Jay & Sarah  | 7  | 6  | 7  | 7  | 7  | 6  | 40  | Eliminated
Dishes | Entree  | Plum-Cured Salmon

Main | Duck Breast
with Truffle Cauliflower Mash, Spinach and Stuffing Crumb
Dessert  | Brandy Snap
with White Chocolate and Lime Parfait
WGN | JS: Jess & Stella  | 8  | 8  | 8  | 7  | 8  | 8  | 47 | IN: Through to Grand Final
Dishes | Entree  | Beef Carpaccio

Main | Lamb Loin
with Carrot, Onion and Peas
Dessert  | Doughnuts
with White Chocolate Mousse and Blueberry Ice Cream

### Grand-finals

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* Episode 20
* Airdate – 15 December 2015
* Description – In the final cook-off for the series, the top two teams face-off in the ultimate grand final. Teams each cook a five course degustation in the format of a cold entree, hot entree, seafood main, meat main and dessert. 20 plates of each course, totalling 100 plates per team were served to all eliminated teams, friends and family. Guest judges returned for the final verdict of awarding the $100,000 prize to the winners. Teams also wear chef attire and have their Instant Restaurant represented.

Grand Final Cook-Off Results  Team  | Judge's scores  | Total
(out of 60) | Result

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Nadia | Grace  | Robert | Liz  | Ben | Gareth
AUK | WZ: William & Zoe  | 10  | 9  | 9  | 9  | 8  | 8  | 53  | Runners-up
Dishes | POINT
1st course – Cold Entree  | Scallops and Watermelon

2nd course – Hot Entree  | Duck and Carrot

3rd course – Seafood Main  | Salmon and Cauliflower

4th course – Meat Main  | Venison
with Tomato Tarte Tatin
5th course – Dessert  | Coffee, Caramel and Hazelnut Entremet

WGN | JS: Jess & Stella  | 9  | 10  | 9  | 9  | 9  | 9  | 55 | WINNERS
Dishes | NOM
1st course – Cold Entree  | Crayfish
with Champagne, Elderflower and Mango
2nd course – Hot Entree  | Paua Tortellini

3rd course – Seafood Main  | Beef Cheeks
with Horseradish Mash
4th course – Meat Main  | Smoked-Rubber Venison
with Fennel Puree, Watercress Emulsion and Radishes
5th course – Dessert  | Saffron-Poached Pear
with Dark Chocolate Mousse and Ginger Crumb

## Episodes

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Round  | Episode  | Original airdate  | Timeslot

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1  | 1  | Instant Restaurant Round: HC: Hannah & Cathy (AUK) | 12 October 2015  | Monday 7:30pm
2  | Instant Restaurant Round: LP: Laurance & Paul (TKI) | 13 October 2015  | Tuesday 7:30pm
3  | Instant Restaurant Round: MH: Monique & Henry (HKB) | 19 October 2015  | Monday 7:30pm
4  | Instant Restaurant Round: CR: Cheryl & Ruth (CAN) | 20 October 2015  | Tuesday 7:30pm
5  | Instant Restaurant Round: TJ: Travis & Jeremy (OTA) | 26 October 2015  | Monday 7:30pm
2  | 6  | Instant Restaurant Round: JS: Jay & Sarah (WKO) | 27 October 2015  | Tuesday 7:30pm
7  | Instant Restaurant Round: LS: Lauren & Simon (MWT) | 2 November 2015  | Monday 7:30pm
8  | Instant Restaurant Round: WZ: William & Zoe (AUK) | 3 November 2015  | Tuesday 7:30pm
9  | Instant Restaurant Round: KB: Kimberley & Brooke (MWT) | 9 November 2015  | Monday 7:30pm
10  | Instant Restaurant Round: KN: Katrina & Natasha (AUK) | 10 November 2015  | Tuesday 7:30pm
3  | 11  | People's Choice Challenge:  | 16 November 2015  | Monday 7:30pm
12  | Rapid Cook-Off & Showdown:  | 17 November 2015  | Tuesday 7:30pm
13  | Sudden Death:  | 23 November 2015  | Monday 7:30pm
4  | 14  | People's Choice Challenge:  | 24 November 2015  | Tuesday 7:30pm
15  | Rapid Cook-Off & Showdown:  | 30 November 2015  | Monday 7:30pm
16  | Sudden Death:  | 1 December 2015  | Tuesday 7:30pm
5  | 17  | People's Choice Challenge:  | 7 December 2015  | Monday 7:30pm
6  | 18  | Semi-Final 1: MH: Monique & Henry (HKB) VS (AUK) WZ: William & Zoe | 8 December 2015  | Tuesday 7:30pm
19  | Semi-Final 2: JS: Jay & Sarah (WKO) VS (WGN) JS: Jess & Stella | 14 December 2015  | Monday 8:30pm
7  | 20  | Grand Final: WZ: William & Zoe (AUK) VS (WGN) JS: Jess & Stella | 15 December 2015  | Tuesday 8:30pm

## References

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1. ^ "MKR 2.0: Why TVNZ sent this dish back to the kitchen". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
2. ^ "Meet the MKR NZ TEAMS | My Kitchen Rules NZ". mkrnz.co.nz. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
3. ^ a b c "Taranaki Pals Take the First Tumble". mkrnz.co.nz. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
4. ^ a b c "City Sisters Sent Packing". mkrnz.co.nz. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
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## External links

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* Official site

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My Kitchen Rules NZ

Series|

* 1
* 2
* 3
* 4

Main Judges|

* Ben Bayly (2014–)
* Gareth Stewart (2014–)

Tasting Panel|

* Nadia Lim (2014–)
* Grace Ramirezi (2014–)
* Robert Oliver (2014–)
* Liz Egan (2015–)
* Sean Connolly (2014)

Winners|

* 2014: Neena & Belinda (Waikato)
* 2015: TBD

Runner-Up|

* 2014: Aaron & Heather (Manawatu)
* 2015: TBD

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