My Kitchen Rules NZ series 4 is a reality television cooking programme which airs on TVNZ 2. It follows last season's truncated format of only one instant restaurant round, however, after the first round, sudden elimination public challenges follows before one-on-one cookoffs semifinals off-sote rather than inside elimination houses. The series is sponsored by Harvey Norman.

The season premiered on 7 October.

Teams

RegionMembersRelationshipStatus (Papamoa) Tauranga LovebirdsEliminated

18 November (Howick) Auckland CousinsEliminated

25 November New Plymouth Dad & DaughterWinner (Opotaki) Whakatane Relations （Cousins）Eliminated

11 November Auckland Married DentistsEliminated

2 December Dunedin Formidable FriendsRunner-up

Competition details

Instant restaurants Episodes 1 to 6 Airdate – 7 Oct to 11 Nov 2018 Description – Teams were to transform their homes into an 'Instant Restaurant', serving opposing teams and judges a three course meal (Entrée, Main and Dessert). All teams are judged and scored by the other teams, and also by Pete and Manu.

+ Instant Restaurant Summary Instant Restaurant RoundTeam and Episode Details Guest scores Pete's Scores Manu's Scores TotalRank ResultSRMELEPWJNJCEntrée Main DessertEntrée Main Dessert SR: Sindy & Roger - 6 6 6 5 469 37 8 3 635th5th Eliminated 18 November Ep 1 7 October 2018The Calabash Dishes EntréeCeviche

and Tortillas MainGrilled Ostrich

with Potato Gratin, Cranberry and Red Wine Jus Dessert Rooibos Tea-Infused Crème Caramel with Crunchie Twist ME: May & Enna5 -7787991010610881st4th Eliminated 25 November Ep 2 14 October 2018Mei Mei (Little Sisters) Dishes EntréePork and Vegetable Dumpling

with Chilli Broth Oil MainCrispy Pork belly

with Kumara Purée DessertFried Nai Wong Bao (Milk and egg yolk buns)

with Matcha Ice Cream LE: Liam & Eden37 -66547105710704thWinner Ep 3 21 October 2018The Hunter & The Gatherer Dishes EntréeRavioli

with Tomato and Basil MainWild Venison with Kumara Stack, Sourberry and Pikopiko (hen & chicken fern) DessertRaspberry and Rose Water Cheesecake PW: Pat & Wilz354 -44173173426th

(Bottom)6th Eliminated 11 November Ep 4 28 October 2018KaiRua (Nourishing Spiritual Food) Dishes EntréeSmoked Kahawai (Arripus trutta)

with Crostini and Chunky Tomato Salad MainPan-fried Snapper

with Stir-fried Vegetables and Seared Scallops DessertChocolate Mousse

with Hot Chocolate Shot JN: Jacqui & Nic 6678 -7977978813rd

(Safe)3rd Ep 5 4 November 2018Al Dente Dishes EntréeScallops

with Sweet Corn Purée and Black Pudding MainDuck Cooked Two Ways (Breast and Legs)

with Potato and Cauliflower Purée, Baby Vegetables and Spiced Sauce DessertMini Croquembouche JC: Jess & CindyNR (Not Revealed)NRNRNR- 358997810862nd

(Safe)2nd Ep 6 11 November 2018Grit and Grace Dishes EntréeBeetroot Ravioli

with Mint and Walnut Pesto MainSous Vide Pork TenderloinsDessertMirror Glaze Mousse

Sudden Death

Sudden Death People's Choice Challenge

Episode 7 Airdate – 18 Nov 2018 Description – The remaining guest set up pop-up stores in Auckland Viaduct Basin where they serve 2 dishes barbecue dishes for the public and sailors in the Volvo Ocean Race in a 1.5-hour service after 1.5 hours prep time. The team the earns the most votes gains People's Choice. As winners of the instant restaurant round, ME: May & Enna immediately advances to the semi-finals, have free pass to try other contestant's foods, but have no judging rights. JN: Jacqui & Nic (AUK) - Whitebait fritters, Harissa Spiced Lamb with Smoked eggplant Baba ghanoush JC: Jess & Cindy (DUN) - Fish Taco tortellas, Mexican Beef salad LE: Liam & Eden (NPL) - Prawn caprese skewers, Lamb feta meatball with zoodles (zucchini noodles) (People's Choice) SR: Sindy & Roger (TGA) - Salt n' Pepper Squid with Chilli lime dressing, Mediterranean Lamb Kofta with Tahini Sauce on Pita bread (Eliminated)

Sudden Death Semi-Finals 1

Episode 8 Airdate – 25 Nov 2018 Description – ME: May & Enna vs. LE: Liam & Eden. Seeding determined by placings in the Instant Restaurant Round. Cooking simultaneously in the same commercial kitchen in Allely Estate, Kumeu, Auckland, they are to prepare a multi-course meal to the judges, with the entrée to be served in 2 hours, remaining contestants and special guests: Sam Wallace, Toni Street and friends for Sam's birthday bash, with the losing team to be eliminated on the spot.

+ Sudden Death Cook-Off results Sudden Death Cook-Off 1 Team Guests' scores Judges' scores Total Result Sam Wallace and Friends Guest Teams Pete Manu ME: May & Enna (1)51067766754 Eliminated DishesEntrée Pork Congeewith Youtiao (Chinese Fried bread)MainChinese Braised Lamb with Potatoes and RiceDessertLychee sorbetwith meringue and pistachio LE: Liam & Eden (4)715987107770 Safe (Through to Final)DishesEntrée Eggplant InvoltiniMainGoat Curry with Cauliflower rice and Tzatziki DessertVegan Cacao Caramel Popcorn

Sudden Death Semi-Finals 2

Episode 9 Airdate – 2 December 2018 Description – JC: Jess and Cindy (2) vs. JN: Jacqui and Nic (3). Cooking simultaneously in the same commercial kitchen, they are to prepare a multi-course meal to the judges, with the entrée to be served in 2 hours, remaining contestants and special guests: KidsCan organiser, benefactor and various radio DJ's for a KidsCan charity lunch, with the losing team to be eliminated on the spot. As LE: Liam & Eden is the only guest team left, the scores only total to 80 points.

+ Sudden Death Cook-Off results Sudden Death Cook-Off 2 Team Guests' scores Judges' scores Total Result Guests and LE Pete Manu JC: Jess and Cindy (2) Safe (Through to Final)DishesEntrée MainDessert JN: Jacqui and Nic (3) Eliminated DishesEntrée MainDessert

Final

Episode 10 Airdate – 9 December 2018 Description – JC: Jess and Cindy (2) vs. LE: Liam & Eden (4). Cooking simultaneously in the same commercial kitchen in Sid At The French Cafe in Eden Terrace, Auckland, they are to prepare a multi-course meal to the judges, a panel of 4 professional chefs (Ray McVinnie, Nadia Lim), the other contestants and two members of family from each contestant, with the entrée to be served in 2 hours. Unlike previous rounds, the returning competitors and family members have no scoring rights. Pete and Manu, like the chef's panel, only score once for the meal overall.

Colour Key: – Elimination Episode – Finals Week

Round Episode Original Airdate Timeslot 1 1Instant Restaurant Round: SR: Sindy & Roger (TGA) 7 October 2018Sunday 7:30pm 2Instant Restaurant Round: ME: May & Enna (AUK) 14 October 2018Sunday 7:30pm 3Instant Restaurant Round: LE: Liam & Eden (NPL) 21 October 2018Sunday 7:30pm 4Instant Restaurant Round: PW: Pat & Wilz (WHK) 28 October 2018Sunday 7:30pm 5Instant Restaurant Round: JN: Jacqui & Nic (AUK) 4 November 2018Sunday 7:30pm 6Instant Restaurant Round: JC: Jess & Cindy (DUN) 11 November 2018Sunday 7:30pm 2 7Sudden Death Round: Pop-up Stall Challenge 18 November 2018Sunday 7:30pm 8Sudden Death Round: Sam Wallace's birthday bash ME: May & Enna (1) vs. LE: Liam & Eden (4) 25 November 2018Sunday 7:30pm 3 9Semi-final: KidsCan Charity Lunch JC: Jess and Cindy (2) vs. JN: Jacqui and Nic (3) 2 December 2018Sunday 7:30pm 4 10Grand Final: JC: Jess and Cindy (2) vs. LE: Liam & Eden (4) 9 December 2018Sunday 7:30pm

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