After a COVID-19 pandemic enforced break in 2020, the third season of The Great Kiwi Bake Off was filmed in 2021 at Parihoa Farm in Muriwai instead of the usual location, South Auckland's Puketutu Island Estate. This season premiered on 14 October 2021 on TVNZ 1 with Sproull, Sami, Brettschneider and Fleischl returning in their respective roles.

Mental Health Doctor, Alby Hailes, won the third season with Courtnay Fafeita and Jasmin Hohaia finishing as runner-ups.

Bakers Ages, names, and hometowns stated are at time of filming.

+ Bakers of The Great Kiwi Bake Off Season 3 Baker Age Occupation Hometown OutcomeAlby Hailes 26 Mental Health Doctor Whangārei WinnerCourtnay Fafeita 27 Wedding and Event PlannerMasterton Runners-UpJasmin Hohaia 35 Beauty Retail Worker Auckland Tom Anderson 38 Carpenter Auckland 4th PlaceWendy Banks 43 Transportation Engineer Queenstown 5th PlacePera Bella Tipene 53 Counsellor Tauranga 6th PlaceChristina Fehlmann 30 Research Associate Hamilton 7th PlaceGabriel Weibl 43 Student Teacher Timaru 8th PlaceTeniqua Jones 29 Stay-at-home Mother Hamilton 9th PlaceHamish Russell 32 Marketing Manager Auckland 10th Place

Bakers progress Elimination chart Baker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9AlbyHIGH SBSAFESAFEHIGH LOW HIGH HIGH WINNERCourtnaySBHIGH HIGH SAFEHIGH LOW LOW SBRunner-upJasminSAFEHIGH SAFEHIGH LOW SBSAFESAFERunner-upTomSAFELOW HIGH SBSBHIGH SBOUTWendyHIGH SAFESBLOW LOW LOW OUTPeraLOW SAFESAFELOW OUTChristinaSAFESAFELOW WDRGabrielLOW LOW OUTTeniquaSAFEOUTHamishOUT

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Episodes

Baker eliminated/withdrew Star Baker Winner

Episode 1: Cake For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake a vertical cake in two hours. For the technical challenge set by Sue, the bakers had two hours to bake a vegan apple cake. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake a "super size me cake", a large version of something of significance to the bakers, in four hours.

BakerSignature(Vertical Cake)Technical(Vegan Apple Cake)Showstopper("Super Size Me Cake")AlbySaffron & Orange Blossom Cake5thTennis Ball CakeChristinaTangy Raspberry & Lemonade Cake10thNaughty But Nice Poo Emoji CakeCourtnayMocha & Marshmallow Cake3rdOki Soosh CakeGabrielDoge's Palace with Spicy Pears Cake9thBow Tie CakeHamish'A Little Bit Corny' Cake6thPaint Brush CakeJasminTropical Heaven Cake2ndFlower Pot Teddy Bear CakePeraLime, Pink Ginger & Pistachio Cake8thPōtae Cake (Hat Cake)TeniquaStrawberry & Cream Cake4thWhite Chocolate Raspberry Rose CakeTomSunday Roast Cake7thTool Time Tape Measure CakeWendyChocolate & Green Tea Roll1stKiwi with Pandan Cake

Episode 2: Biscuit For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake twelve melting moments in ninety minutes. For the technical challenge set by Sue, the bakers had two hours to bake chocolate marshmallow teacakes. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake a biscuit chandelier in three-and-a-half hours.

BakerSignature(Melting Moments)Technical(Chocolate Marshmallow Teacakes)Showstopper(Biscuit Chandelier)Alby Matcha Melting Moments5th Shore to Sea ChandelierChristinaTiramisu in a Bite Melting Moments6th Spooktacular Spicy ChandelierCourtnay Pink Marble Melting Moments1st Shortbread Sakura in Spring ChandelierGabriel Polar Bear Paws Melting Moments8th Christmas Bears & Lights ChandelierJasmin High Tea Melting Moments7th Family Tree ChandelierPera Kawakawa Melting Moments2nd Hīnaki ChandelierTeniqua Purple Passionfruit Melting Moments3rd Pink Diamond ChandelierTom Classic Melting Moments9th Family Christmas ChandelierWendy Fruit & Nut Melting Moments4th Floral Chandelier

Episode 3: Aotearoa For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake sixteen chocolate brownies in ninety minutes. For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two hours to bake Kawakawa pockets with Horopito relish. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake a cake made to resemble a New Zealand landmark in four-and-a-half hours.

BakerSignature(Kiwi Chocolate Brownies)Technical(Kawakawa Pockets & Horopito Relish)Showstopper(Aotearoa Landmark Cake)Alby Kawakawa & Mānuka Honey Blondie2nd Pink & White TerracesChristina Buttered Jam Toast Blondie5th Lands of the flowing Waikato RiverCourtnay Peanut Brownie Brownie8th Ice Cream at CastlepointGabriel Avocado and Beetroot Brownie6th Punakaiki Zserbó Pancake RocksJasmin Kiwi Louise Cake Brownie4th Cathedral CovePera Chocolate Peanut with Kūmarahou Brownie3rd PutauakiTom Roasted Hazelnut & Beetroot Honey Brownie7th Tokangawhā / Split Apple RockWendy Flat White & Hokey Pokey Brownie1st The Remarkables & Lake Wakatipu

Episode 4: Savoury For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake eight savoury doughnuts in two-and-a-half hours. For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two-and-a-half hours to bake eight pretzels. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake a decorated focaccia in four hours.

BakerSignature(Doughnuts)Technical(Pretzels)Showstopper(Focaccia)Alby Beetroot Borani Doughnuts 5th Haumoana Caddy Shack FocacciaChristina Butternut Squash & Ricotta Doughnuts 3rd Did not compete (Medical Emergency)Courtnay Brekky Nuts 7th Knead A Tropical Holiday FocacciaJasmin Mum's Cheese Ball Doughnuts 2nd Hubby's Hometown FocacciaPera Taniwha Doughnuts 6th Kawakawa FocacciaTomSavoury Crab Filled Doughnuts 1st Africa Safari FocacciaWendy Pork & Prawn Doughnuts 4th Sunset Fiji Focaccia

Episode 5: Fresh For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake twelve vegan slices in two-and-a-half hours. For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two-and-a-half hours to bake a vegetable spiral tart. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake a fruit pie in three-and-a-half hours.

BakerSignature(Vegan Slices)Technical(Vegetable Spiral Tart)Showstopper(Fruit Pie)AlbyTropical Louise Vegan Slice1stTaste of WhangāreiCourtnayChocolate & Orange Vegan Slice4thTangy Tamarillo PieJasminBoozy Cherry Vegan Slice6thFamily Favourite Apple PiePeraBlueberry & Mint Chocolate Chip Vegan Slice5thKete of Winter FruitsTomFilipino Inspired Vegan Slice3rdDaddy's Favourite Cherry & Kirsch PieWendyFruits of Asia Vegan Slice2ndBakewell Pie-brid

Episode 6: Dairy For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake twelve choux au craquelins in two hours. For the technical challenge set by Sue, the bakers had two hours to bake a Portuguese milk pudding. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake a hand-painted two-tier dairy cake in four hours.

BakerSignature(Choux Au Craquelin)Technical(Portuguese Milk Pudding)Showstopper(Dairy Cake)AlbyHazelnut Praline Choux Au Craquelin 5thGraffiti Greyhound CakeCourtnayAll Sorts of Choux 1stPlacid Peacock CakeJasminChocolate Filled Choux 2ndGirl with a Pearl Earring CakeTomTea for Two Choux 4thBirds of New Zealand CakeWendyBoysenberry Ripple Choux 3rdScottish Highland Cow Cake

Episode 7: Bread For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake eight vegetarian stuffed flatbreads in ninety minutes. For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two-and-a-half hours to bake a braided babka. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake an animal bread sculpture in four-and-a-half hours.

BakerSignature(Flatbreads)Technical(Braided Babka)Showstopper(Animal Bread Sculpture)AlbySpiced Chickpea, Leek & Potato Flatbreads 1stOctopus BreadCourtnayCheesy Potatoey Flatbreads 4thPiggiesJasminVegetarian Stuffed Wholemeal Flatbreads 2ndBoston's CrocodileTomGözleme Turkish Stuffed Flatbreads 3rdPīwakawakaWendyPotato & Spinach Curry Stuffed Flatbreads 5thPeacock

Episode 8: Chocolate (Semi-Final) For the signature, the bakers had to bake twelve chocolate biscuit bars in two-and-a-half hours. For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had one hour to bake chocolate fondant. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake a multi-tiered chocolate cake in four hours.

BakerSignature(Chocolate Biscuit Bars)Technical(Chocolate Fondant)Showstopper(Multi-tiered Chocolate Cake)AlbyPink Ladyfinger Chocolate Bars1stCherry Blossom CakeCourtnay24 Carrot Chocolate Bars2ndChocolate Buttermilk CakeJasminBanoffee Chocolate Bars3rdPear, Ginger & Dark Chocolate CakeTomMillionaire's Shortbread Chocolate Bar4thBlack Forest Gateau

Episode 9: Final For the signature, the bakers had to bake 12 petit fours in two-and-a-half hours. For the technical challenge set by Sue, the bakers had three hours to bake a cassata. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were given the freedom to bake anything they wanted provided that it was at least 40 centimetres tall and had at least one cake element in five hours.

BakerSignature(Petit Fours)Technical(Cassata)Showstopper(Anything)AlbyHazelnut Opera Cake Petit Four3rdMatch-a Made in Heaven TowerCourtnayGlossy Girls Petit Four2ndBang of Berry PinkJasminSpiced Apple Tarts & Biscuit Petit Four1stBake Off Time Capsule

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