Project Runway New Zealand is a New Zealand-based reality competition show, and an adaptation of the international Project Runway franchise. The show aired for one season, from 1 October to 12 November 2018, on TVNZ 2. It was hosted by Georgia Fowler, and featured 14 contestants from the country, competing to win a Holden Astra car, a cash prize of $50,000 NZD, and a six-page cover spread in Fashion Quarterly magazine.
The winner of the season was Benjamin Alexander, who resides in Auckland, New Zealand, whilst the runner-up of the competition was Jess Hunter.
Overview
Contestants (Ages and names stated are at time of contest) Contestant Age Hometown Outcome Benjamin Alexander 23 Auckland, New Zealand Winner Jess Hunter 23 Auckland, New Zealand Runner-Up Kerry Ranginui 33 Whanganui, New Zealand 3rd place Judy Gao 24 Auckland, New Zealand 4th place Peni Moala 29 Arrowtown, New Zealand 5th place Caitlin Crisp 22 Christchurch, New Zealand 6th place Misty Ratima 40 Napier, New Zealand 7th place Camille Richard 22 Auckland, New Zealand 8th place Beth Hornsby-Hunt 31 Auckland, New Zealand 9th place Beau Takapu 37 Auckland, New Zealand 10th Place Massey Williams 38 Christchurch, New Zealand 11th Place Matt Costello 26 Nelson, New Zealand 12th Place Lenon Wakauwa 27 Invercargill, New Zealand 13th Place Nicole Schmidt 29 Central Hawkes Bay, New Zealand 14th Place
Models
All of the models on the Project Runway New Zealand are represented by elite Auckland-based modeling agency Red 11 Model Management.
Models Julia Makhovskaya Rael Wright Maddy Mossman Tia Harris Chloe Wilson Heidi Watson Gracie Lambert Dante Numa Christina Katherine Tashi Sylva Levett Lola Audrey Courtney Armour Isabelle Steinmann Jaimee McLaughlan Jenna Watermeyer Houston Murray Lana Van Hout Deanna Yearbury
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The designer won the challenge. The designer was part of the winning team, but did not win the main challenge. The designer had the second highest score for that challenge. The designer received positive critiques but ultimately moved to the next challenge. The designer received judges critiques but ultimately moved to the next challenge. The designer received negative critiques but ultimately moved to the next challenge. The designer was in the bottom two. The designer was eliminated.
Episodes
References
External links Project Runway New Zealand website powered by TVNZ 2.