The Block NZ

The Block NZ (2012- )

RunningReality show

The Block NZ is the first local version of an international hit renovation-reality series in which four couples compete to renovate four dilapidated houses in a very upmarket suburb – room by room, week by week, challenge by challenge – and sell them at auction for the highest price. The teams can be couples, family members, or friends, and do not need any DIY experience. Once selected, the contestants live and breathe their DIY project for the nine week shoot, living on site in The Block NZ houses. There are no further eliminations, and the winning couple is decided by the toughest judge of all, the real estate market! All four renovated houses go to a live TV auction, with The Block NZ crown going to the couple whose house fetches the highest price on the night!. All the couples receive profits from the sale of their house at the televised auction.

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Scheduleevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S10E37Episode 37oct. 10, 2022
S10E36Episode 36oct. 5, 2022
S10E35Episode 35oct. 4, 2022
S10E34Episode 34oct. 3, 2022
S10E33Episode 33sept. 28, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Block NZ premiere?

The Block NZ premiered on July 4, 2012.

How many couples competed in the first season of The Block NZ?

Four couples competed in the first season of The Block NZ.

What was the theme of the first season of The Block NZ?

The first season of The Block NZ had a "coastal chic" theme.

Where was the first season of The Block NZ filmed?

The first season of The Block NZ was filmed in Takapuna, Auckland.

Who were the judges on the first season of The Block NZ?

The judges on the first season of The Block NZ were Shelley Ferguson and Mark Gascoigne.

How long did it take for the first season of The Block NZ to air?

The first season of The Block NZ aired for 10 weeks.

Which couple won the first season of The Block NZ?

Libby and Ben Crawford won the first season of The Block NZ.

How much did the winning couple receive in prize money on the first season of The Block NZ?

The winning couple received $237,000 in prize money on the first season of The Block NZ.

How many rooms did the couples have to renovate in the first season of The Block NZ?

The couples had to renovate four rooms in the first season of The Block NZ.

How much time did the couples have to renovate each room in the first season of The Block NZ?

The couples had one week to renovate each room in the first season of The Block NZ.

How much did each couple start with on the first season of The Block NZ?

Each couple started with $80,000 on the first season of The Block NZ.

Who were the hosts of the first season of The Block NZ?

The hosts of the first season of The Block NZ were Mark Richardson and Shannon Ryan.

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