MasterChef New Zealand - Season 4

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Episode 1

1 - Episode 1

Air Date: February 10, 2013

New 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

2 - Episode 2

Air Date: February 17, 2013

The Top 24 contestants face two sudden death challenges to find who will go through to the Top 16.

Episode 3

3 - Episode 3

Air Date: February 24, 2013

The Top 16 contestants move into the MasterChef mansion, then face a team hangi challenge on Mokoia Island.

Episode 4

4 - Episode 4

Air Date: March 3, 2013

The Top 15 contestants must cook authentic Mexican dishes for guest chef Jose Carlos de la Macorra.

Episode 5

5 - Episode 5

Air Date: March 10, 2013

The Top 14 contestants face the biggest mystery box challenge ever.

Episode 6

6 - Episode 6

Air Date: March 17, 2013

The Top 13 contestants cook the meal they would choose for their Last Supper.

Episode 7

7 - Episode 7

Air Date: March 24, 2013

The Top 12 contestants cook for 1800 passengers aboard the cruise ship, Dawn Princess.

Masterclass 1

8 - Masterclass 1

Air Date: March 30, 2013

New 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

9 - Episode 8

Air Date: March 31, 2013

The Top 11 contestants face a nose-to-tail challenge in which each must cook a different cut of pork.

Episode 9

10 - Episode 9

Air Date: April 7, 2013

The Top 10 contestants bake a sponge cake for guest chef Natalie Oldfield from Auckland food shop Dulcie May Kitchen.

Masterclass 3

12 - Masterclass 3

Air Date: April 13, 2013

Guest chef Sean Armstrong from Auckland bakery Loaf joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to bake three delicious desserts.

Episode 10

13 - Episode 10

Air Date: April 14, 2013

The Top Nine contestants must each cook a dish from nine different Jetstar airline destinations around the Pacific Rim.

Masterclass 4

14 - Masterclass 4

Air Date: April 20, 2013

Guest chef Sergio Maglione from Toto restaurant joins MasterChef judges Simon Gault and Ray McVinnie to cook dishes from around the world.

Episode 11

15 - Episode 11

Air Date: April 21, 2013

The Top Eight contestants face an invention test at Dolphin Island resort in Fiji.

Masterclass 5

16 - Masterclass 5

Air Date: April 27, 2013

Guest 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

17 - Episode 12

Air Date: April 28, 2013

The Top Seven contestants tackle a Turduckenqua - a quail stuffed inside a chicken, inside a duck, inside a turkey.

Masterclass 6

18 - Masterclass 6

Air Date: May 4, 2013

Guest chef Martin Bosley joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three classic main courses.

Episode 13

19 - Episode 13

Air Date: May 5, 2013

The top six contestants compete in a barbecue challenge at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.

Masterclass 7

20 - Masterclass 7

Air Date: May 11, 2013

Guest chef Rex Morgan joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie for a barbecue at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.

Episode 14

21 - Episode 14

Air Date: May 12, 2013

The top five contestants must replicate an intricate dessert created by Christchurch chef Andrew Brown.

Masterclass 8

22 - Masterclass 8

Air Date: May 18, 2013

Guest chefs Andrew Brown and Natalie Oldfield join MasterChef judge Josh Emett to create three stunning desserts.

Episode 15

23 - Episode 15

Air Date: May 19, 2013

The Top Four contestants must each invent a dish for guest chef Ben Bayly.

Masterclass 9

24 - Masterclass 9

Air Date: May 25, 2013

Guest chef Ben Bayly joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to invent three delicious main courses.

Episode 16

25 - Episode 16

Air Date: May 26, 2013

The top three cook a six-course degustation meal at The French Café for ten of New Zealand's leading chefs

Episode 17

27 - Episode 17

Air Date: June 2, 2013