The sixth season of New Zealand reality television series The Block NZ, titled The Block NZ: Side X Side, premiered on 25 June 2017. It is set in the Auckland suburb of Northcote.
Bernadette Morrison and Jason Bonham, who were the judges in the fourth season, returned this season as the series judges.
There was strong uproar from the New Zealand public as a result of Andy & Nate taking the win at the auctions of this season. Many believed that they "stole" the win from Stace & Yanita by having their house put back onto the market after Stace & and Yanita had secured the win. Andy & Nate earned $31,000 over their reserve in their second auction, while Stace & Yanita had $20,000 and would have won the extra $100,000 in prize money had the fifth auction not taken place.
Contestants
The teams selected for this season are as follows:
HouseCouple (ages) Relationship Hometown1 Levi "Ling" Inglis (22) & Zachary "Zing" Inglis (24) Brothers Christchurch2 Andy Murdie (38) & Nathan "Nate" Ross (33) Brothers-in-law Hamilton3 Julia & Ali Heaney (both 28) Twin sisters Auckland4 Stacy Cottrill (40) & Yanita McLeay (29) Friends Palmerston North
Score history The prize for winning room reveal is $5,000 cash. + Teams' progress through the competitionScores: Teams Ling & Zing Andy & Nate Julia & Ali Stace & YanitaWeek Rooms Scores1 Kids Bedroom6 18 411.52 Family Bathroom13 9 1614.53Blank Canvas 6 17.514.5114Master Bedroom & Ensuite 8 1510145Kitchen & Dining Room16.5 11.5 17136Living Room1513.514.58.57Do up week416.516178Guest Bedroom & 2nd Bathroom1616.515.5149Garage & Laundry17.5 18 - -10Entrance, Stairs & Powder Room 11 17.5 14 13.511Rooftop Terrace12.5 10 161412Outdoors12.5 18 15.5 14.5
Challenges WeekChallengePrizeWinner1DIY ChallengeAllocation of Block Houses Ling & ZingRubber Duck Challenge$10,000 Kitchen Upgrade Andy & NateFreedom Furniture Challenge$10,000 Appliance Upgrade Julia & AliGame Changer ChallengeChoice of Lock or KeyAs winners of this challenge Ling & Zing were given the choice of secure their house with the lock or switching houses with another team using the keys. They choose the lock. Stacy & Yanita were then given the keys, but chose to remain in house 4. Ling & Zing2AMP protect your valuablesSnooze bed Valued at $10,000 Julia & AliPool Digger Challenge$5000 Custom Curtains from Freedom Furniture Julia & AliToilet Roll ChallengeGame Changer Minus 2 Points Julia & Ali3Bar Fridge Design Challenge$5,000 Haier Help Stacy & Yanita Go Cart ChallengeBosch tool wall Andy & NatePlaster Portrait ChallengeGame Changer (Minus 2) + $4000 of lighting Stacy & Yanita 4Tile Memory Challenge$5,000 Worth of Tile Labour + Spa Pamper Package Julia & AliDart Hangover Challenge$10,000 of Outdoor Lighting (2nd Place: $5,000 Outdoor Lighting) Julia & Ali (2nd: Andy & Nate)Ping Pong ChallengeInsurance Against Minus 2 Being Played Stacy & Yanita 5Camouflage Challenge$5,000 Worth of Artwork Julia & AliPita Pit Good Food Challenge$5,000 worth of Freedom Furniture Homewares Andy & Nate Stocking ChallengeGame Changer Minus 2 Points Andy & Nate 6Dinner WarsHouse Oainted by Resene Stacy & Yanita Cup Stacking ChallengeGame Changer Plus 1 Andy & Nate 7Selfie Wall ChallengeThree Infratech Outdoor Heaters (2nd Place Won 2, 3rd Place Won 1) Ling & Zing (2nd Andy and Nate)Makeover ChallengeGame Changer Plus 1 Julia & Ali8Concrete Sculpture Challenge$4,000 Gasmate Barbeque (all teams won a barbeque of a lesser value) Andy & Nate Walk the Plank$4,000 of Outdoor Furniture and $2,000 Cash Andy & Nate Marble's Challenge Minus 2 Game Changer Ling & Zing9Block Stars$5000 cash and Chance to Eliminate 1 Team from Room Reveal Andy & Nate Scrabble ChallengeInsurance Against being Eliminated Julia & Ali 10Home Magazine cover Home Automative System Ling & ZingJobs for the Community Cash PricesJulia & Ali won $10300
Ling & Zing won $12300
Andy & Nate won $13100
Stace & Yanita won $13400 Stacy & Yanita Last Face Standing Game Changer Plus 1 Ling & Zing 11 Short Film Challenge Digital Alarmsystem Julia & Ali Rebus Cash Price + Minus 2 Julia & Ali Paving Challenge $5000 of Outdoor Plants Julia & Ali 12 Auction Order Challenge 1 4 Points Julia & Ali Auction Order Challenge 2 4 Points Julia & Ali Auction Order Challenge 3 Years Worth Home Insurance Ling & Zing Auction Order Challenge Play-off Decide Auction Order Ling & Zing
Team Judging The prize for team judging was $2,000 cash. WeekRoomScores Ling & Zing Andy & Nate Julia & Ali Stace & Yanita 1Kids BedroomN/AN/AN/AN/A2Family Bathroom21.5 22.5 14.521.53Blank CanvasN/AN/AN/AN/A4Master Bedroom & Ensuite151716.514.755Kitchen & Dining Room25.520.510.5236Living Room14.52599.57Do up weekN/AN/AN/AN/A8Guest Bedroom & 2nd BathroomN/AN/AN/AN/A9Garage000010Rooftop411412.5
Auction House Auction spot 1 Couple ReserveOverspend/Underspend (included in Reserve) Auction Result Profit Total Winnings Placing spot 1 1 Ling & Zing $1,299,000 $1,300,000 $1,000 $1,000 4th 2 2 / 5 Andy & Nate $1,219,000 $1,250,000 $31,000 $131,000 1st 3 3 Julia & Ali $1,229,000 $1,242,000 $13,000 $13,000 3rd 4 4 Stace & Yanita $1,251,000 $1,271,000 $20,000 $20,000 2nd
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