The sixth series of MasterChef New Zealand was announced in October 2014 in a TV3 lineup after TVNZ axed the series after 5 seasons. It premiered on 26 July 2015. Al Brown and New Zealand Co-Restaurateurs of the Year Mark Wallbank join the judging panel with Josh Emett, replacing Ray McVinnie and Simon Gault. Episodes aired on Sundays and Mondays.
Contestants Contestant Hometown Rank Jess Smith Wanganui 16th Gideon Marisa Auckland 15th Amy Calway Auckland 14th/13th Victoria Koszegi Auckland Merran Kenworthy Hibiscus Coast 12th Chris Smith Auckland 11th Jemima Cruickshank Auckland 10th Sarah Glading Auckland 9th Ben Sheehan Auckland 8th (withdraw) Lily Brown Wellington7th Gemma Wynne-Lewis Hastings 6th Richard Harris Cheviot5th Glenda Clark Christchurch4th Hayley Bilton Tauranga3rd Leo Fernandez Waikari2nd Tim Read Auckland1st
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Colour Key: This contestant won the competition. This contestant was the runner-up. This contestant was immune and did not have to cook in the elimination challenge. This contestant won the challenge and got a privilege in the next challenge. This contestant performed well in the challenge. This contestant was in the winning team. This contestant was in the bottom group. This contestant was eliminated. This contestant withdrew from the competition. There was no elimination in this episode
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