After an extensive nationwide search 33 girls from all over the country were invited to Queenstown to appear in the premiere episode of New Zealand’s Next Top Model. The novice models were expected to strut their stuff in front of a very special guest, put their best foot forward in a gruelling audition, and take part in a physically challenging photo shoot. It didn’t take long for the drama to unfold, with one girl suffering a health crisis, while another found herself the centre of attention – for all the wrong reasons. And after all that, only 13 were invited to move into the Top Model house in Auckland, in the hope of becoming New Zealand’s Next Top Model.
13 girls re-locate from Queenstown to the Top Model house in Auckland. Their first lesson reveals one real contender... and a suprise winner at the very first challenge causes controversy right from the get-go. The models' inaugural photo shoot has them aiming high - but one eager contestant crash lands and the judges send her packing.
12 girls remain in the Top Model house... and they all need to embrace their inner street cred. Meanwhile one girl really lets the side down when her inner demons overwhelm her...
There are tears aplenty when Sara, Colin and Chris enlist the help of legendary hair stylist Paul Serville to bring out the best in the 11 remaining girls. Plus - the models face a runway challenge with a difference and their first full-on fantasy photo shoot.
After last week's elimination, 10 girls remain in the Top Model house. A few home truths are revealed when the models receive a surprise visitor, which leaves one contender feeling very isolated.
The girls are first put through their paces with a posing lesson, then left hanging in a high flying challenge. A funky photo shoot features timless accessories, but for one - the clock is ticking... and her time in the Top Model house is nearly over
It's been quite a ride for the eight girls who remain in the Top Model house... they came from all over the country to Queenstown, where 13 were chosen to live in a cliff top mansion, all with the ultimate dream of becoming New Zealand's Next Top Model. Along the way there have been tears, tantrums, amazing runway challenges and the girls, along with New Zealand fashion and our beautiful country, have all been showcased in a series of stunning photo shoots.
Eight girls remain in the Top Model house. This week they face the music with some top telly tips, they get to mix it up with one of New Zealand's hottest bands. Tongues wag over a steamy photo-shoot and the green-eyed monster makes an appearance when one model gets singled out for special attention
Only 7 girls remain in the Top Model house, and following another controversial runway challenge, the girls receive one shock after another at the elimination they never saw coming.
Cycle 2 of New Zealand's Next Top Model is very nearly here! A brand new season begins Friday, August 6th at 7.30pm. Our judges - Sara Tetro, Chris Sisarich and Colin Mathura-Jeffree are back - along with 33 hopefuls from around the country! But of the 33 we meet in the first episode, only 13 will be invited into the Top Model house in the hope of becoming New Zealand's Next Top Model.
An impromptu birthday celebration comes to an end when one girl refuses to get her hair cut in this makeover episode. Later, the girls have to flaunt their new looks in a glamorous runway show.
To kick-start their week the girls receive some much-needed advice from a fitness and nutrition expert. And both the challenge and a high fashion photo shoot force the girls to improve their interpersonal skills... but the biggest shock of all is awaiting them at elimination time.
A controversial runway show reduces one girl to tears. While this week's challenge puts the girls in front of a musical superstar but tests their physical stamina in ways they never thought possible.
Cycle Three begins with 33 hopefuls from all over the country invited to the Bay of Islands. Tensions rise when only 20 girls survive the elimination, but only 13 will make it back to the top model house in Auckland.
The aspiring models are treated to a makeover and then show off their dramatic new looks at their first commercial shoot.
With the help of a special guest, Colin teaches the girls how to be outstanding on the catwalk. Later, fashion photographer Tony Drayton challenges them to 'shine' in their first group shot.
The girls hit the studio in a crazy lesson that has them utilising props to sell a lifestyle. Later, the girls finish off their week with a hot photo shoot photo shoot, where they are not alone!
The girls take a trip down country, where their wool handling skills are tested. Later, the photo-shoot takes them to the home of one of NZ's most iconic films. And the blows keep coming at elimination.
The girls are treated to a photo shoot with a twist, before a surprise dinner guest and a vibrant photo shoot has them working with more elements than many can handle.
Nine ecstatic girls have made it this far but in a week all about facing their fears, many will have a nightmare as they struggle to leap outside of their comfort zone.
The girls race the clock in a 'red carpet' challenge. This is followed by a photo shoot with one of NZ's top comedians. And a tough elimination sees only seven girls heading for an exciting destination.
With only seven girls remaining, it's time to take a look back over the first eight episodes of the season. Featuring never-before-seen footage as well as extended scenes of the girls at work and play.
The girls experience a shock announcement before their adventure abroad. After reaching their destination, they 'sweat it out' in a fitness lesson. Later, they experience their toughest photo shoot yet.
Continuing with their Abu Dhabi adventure, the five remaining girls try to impress one of the world's top bookers; this is followed by an exciting casting challenge with an Emirates designer.
Back in Auckland, the final four try to impress some of NZ's most influential designers. Later, the week closes with a photo shoot that has one girl quivering, while another's dream begins to unravel.
The finale three girls are given one last chance to impress the judges in the Covergirl commercial, before making it to the Live final at NZ Fashion Week - where one girl is crowned NZ's Next Top Model.
