The Apprentice New Zealand
A New Zealand adaptation of the British business reality series.
The Apprentice New Zealand is a reality television series that aired on TV2 from 16 February to 11 May 2010. It featured Wellington-based multi-millionaire property developer Terry Serepisos as the chief executive officer. The winner, Thomas Ben, received a $200,000 package and began work at Serepisos' company Century City in July 2010, but was fired the next year due to Serepisos' bankruptcy.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Reality
- Runtime
- 60-minute episodes
- Starring
- Terry Serepisos
- Creator
- Mark Burnett
- Producer
- RedFlame Media; Glenn Sims
- Country
- New Zealand
- Language
- English
- Network
- TV2
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Candidates
Fourteen candidates took part, initially separated into two teams by gender. The women named their team Athena, and the men chose Number 8. In the first episode, it was revealed that Nicky (Athena) and Richard (Number 8) were already in a relationship. In episode 4, after selecting project managers, the teams were told they would swap and lead the other team. In episode 6, Richard was moved to Athena due to his performance. In episode 9, Nicky and Linda each selected one member from their own team to switch; Linda chose Karen and Nicky chose David. In week 11, Catherine and Karen swapped teams because they had not worked with each other.
Challenges
The first challenge aired on 16 February 2010, with project managers Kim (Athena) and David (Number 8). The task was to sell BBQ'd food in Auckland city centre; Number 8 won with a profit of $711.00 against Athena's $511.50. The reward was dinner at Dine by Peter Gordon. Kim Laurenson was fired for poor leadership and bringing Kirsty back without reason. The second challenge on 23 February 2010 had project managers Daniel (Number 8) and Karen (Athena) putting on a fashion show for Jockey underwear. Athena won the presentation and overall brand integration; Number 8 won creativity. The reward was a helicopter ride to the super catamaran Island Passage. Lee Davies was fired for arrogance, not listening, and drinking on the task. Number 8 won with $1,490.00 profit to Athena's $1,071.30. The reward was bungy jumping with Tamati Coffey. Kirsty Parkhill was fired for lack of leadership. The fourth challenge on 9 March 2010 involved a team reshuffle: Nicky and Chris switched teams. Project managers Chris (Athena) and Nicky (Number 8) created an online marketing campaign for a Microsoft product. Number 8 won all five categories; the reward was pampering at East Day Spa. Chris Whiteside was fired for lying, poor leadership, and showing the competition his team's presentation. The fifth challenge on 16 March 2010 had project managers Catherine (Athena) and Richard (Number 8) creating a Subway sub to sell. Athena won; the reward was a free handset and a 10-minute phone call. No one was fired, as Terry felt both teams did well. The sixth challenge on 23 March 2010 had project managers Linda (Athena) and Paul (Number 8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created The Apprentice New Zealand?
The Apprentice New Zealand was created by Mark Burnett.
How many episodes of The Apprentice New Zealand are there?
The Apprentice New Zealand has 13 episodes across 1 season.
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