The first season of New Zealand reality television series The Block NZ premiered on 4 July 2012, and ended on 6 September 2012. The season was judged by Victoria Bidwell and Stewart Harris.
Sibling team Libby and Ben Crawford won the season, selling their house for a profit of $157,000 and winning the $80,000 prize money. Dating couple Sarah Adams and Richard Boobyer came second, selling their house for a $64,000 profit, teenage sweethearts Ginny Death and Rhys Wineera sold their house for a profit of $11,000, while engaged couple Rachel Rasch and Tyson Hill sold their house for the reserve price.
In 2015, it was reported that the house would be demolished in order for apartments to be built.
Contestants
HouseCouple (ages) Relationship Hometown1Rachel Rasch (35) & Tyson Hill (36) Engaged Wellington2Sarah Adams (20) & Richard Boobyer (24) Partners Hamilton3Libby Crawford (29) & Ben Crawford (31) Sister & Brother Christchurch & Auckland4Ginny Death (22) & Rhys Wineera (23) Partners New Plymouth
Episodes
Score history + Teams' progress through the competitionScores: Teams Rachel & Tyson Sarah & Richard Libby & Ben Ginny & RhysWeek Rooms Scores2 Guest Bedroom91111.583Kids Bedroom & Office13.5121312.54Bathroom & Laundry9.5101314.55Lounge & Hallway81015.59.56Kitchen & Dinning12141616.57 (a)Master Bedroom71414187 (b)Ensuite57.5878Front Yard1515.514.5129&10Backyard15.518.516.515.5
Winners & Losers
Week Room Judges' verdict Winner Score Lowest Score 2 Guest Bedroom Libby & Ben 11.5 Ginny & Ryhs 8 3 Kids Bedroom & Office Rachel & Tyson 13.5 Sarah & Richard 12 4 Bathroom & Laundry Ginny & Ryhs 14.5 Rachel & Tyson 9.5 5 Lounge & Hallway Libby & Ben 15.5 Rachel & Tyson 9 6 Kitchen & Dinning Ginny & Ryhs 16.5 Rachel & Tyson 12 7 (a) Master Bedroom Ginny & Ryhs 8 Rachel & Tyson 7 7 (b) Ensuite Libby & Ben 8 Rachel & Tyson 5 8 Front Yard Sarah & Richard 15.5 Ginny & Rhys 12 9&10 Backyard Sarah & Richard 18 Rachel & Tyson/Ginny & Rhys 15.5
Challenges WeekChallengePrizeWinner1Race to the blockFirst choice of house Ginny & Rhys2Build a wallSwap your house for another teams and 3 days of free builders Ginny & RhysDistressing furnitureEuroclass wardrobe for master bedroom Rachael & Tyson3Create an original piece of furniture1st equal: $4,000 (Libby & Ben) and (Sarah and Richard), 3rd: $1,500 (Rachael & Tyson) Sarah & Richard Libby & BenPipeworks ChallengeNight at the Rendezvous Hotel and $1,000 cash Rachael & Tyson4Dinner WarsHouse painted by Dulux Sarah & Richard5Dog House ChallengeKitchen upgrade and $2,000 (taken from Sarah & Richard) Libby & BenColour a Room Challenge1st: $2,000 and 42" television (Ginny & Rhys) 2nd equal: $1,000 and 36" television Ginny & RhysBest feature in their room$1,500 Sarah & Richard6Redeisgn a balcony1st: Ultimate Barbeque and Truck load of Other Teams Balcony Items (Sarah & Richard)
2nd: 6 Burner Barbeque (Ginny & Rhys)
3rd: 4 Burner Barbeque (Rachel & Tyson)
4th: 3 Burner Barbeque (Libby & Ben) Sarah & RichardDecorate a room for a magazine coverAG-150 Mitsubishi Controller Automation System and 3 days for free trades people Libby & Ben7Mosaic art challengeSpa and outdoor shower Rachael & TysonMissing Pieces ChallengeOutdoor Fireplace Sarah & Richard8Flower Arranging1st: Money tree grab and $2,000 of outdoor furniture (Sarah & Richard) 2nd: $1,600 outdoor furniture (Ginny & Rhys), 3rd: $1,400 outdoor furniture
(Libby & Ben), 4th: $1,000 outdoor furniture (Rachael & Tyson) Sarah & RichardCompost Bin Challenge1st: Solar panels and $2,500 of mature trees (Libby & Ben), 2nd: $1,400 of mature trees (Sarah & Richard), 3rd: $800 of mature trees
(Rachael & Tyson), 4th: $500 of mature trees (Ginny & Rhys). Libby & Ben9backyard feature buildFree trades people Rachael & TysonMarketing ChallengeMarketing package from trade me Libby & Ben10Build something for another teams houseFirst pick of auction order Libby & Ben
Auction
Rank Couple Reserve Auction Result Profit Total Winnings Auction Order 1 Libby & Ben $804,000 $961,000 $157,000 $237,000 1st 2 Sarah & Rich $806,000 $870,000 $64,000 $64,000 2nd 3 Ginny & Rhys $794,000 $805,000 $11,000 $11,000 3rd 4 Rachel & Tyson $798,000 $798,000 $0 $0 4th
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