Episode 1

S04 E01 • Sunday, Feb 10, 2013 • Feb 10

New Season: Do you have what it takes to be New Zealand's next MasterChef? Watch as these hopefuls vie for a spot in the Top 24.

Episode 2

S04 E02 • Sunday, Feb 17, 2013 • Feb 17

The Top 24 contestants face two sudden death challenges to find who will go through to the Top 16.

Episode 3

S04 E03 • Sunday, Feb 24, 2013 • Feb 24

The Top 16 contestants move into the MasterChef mansion, then face a team hangi challenge on Mokoia Island.

Episode 4

S04 E04 • Sunday, Mar 3, 2013 • Mar 3

The Top 15 contestants must cook authentic Mexican dishes for guest chef Jose Carlos de la Macorra.

Episode 5

S04 E05 • Sunday, Mar 10, 2013 • Mar 10

The Top 14 contestants face the biggest mystery box challenge ever.

Episode 6

S04 E06 • Sunday, Mar 17, 2013 • Mar 17

The Top 13 contestants cook the meal they would choose for their Last Supper.

Episode 7

S04 E07 • Sunday, Mar 24, 2013 • Mar 24

The Top 12 contestants cook for 1800 passengers aboard the cruise ship, Dawn Princess.

Masterclass 1

S04 E08 • Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 • Mar 30

New Season: The Top 11 visit Kauri Cliffs resort in Northland for a MasterClass with executive chef Dale Gartland, Josh Emett and Simon Gault.

Episode 8

S04 E09 • Sunday, Mar 31, 2013 • Mar 31

The Top 11 contestants face a nose-to-tail challenge in which each must cook a different cut of pork.

Episode 9

S04 E10 • Sunday, Apr 7, 2013 • Apr 7

The Top 10 contestants bake a sponge cake for guest chef Natalie Oldfield from Auckland food shop Dulcie May Kitchen.

Masterclass 3

S04 E12 • Saturday, Apr 13, 2013 • Apr 13

Guest chef Sean Armstrong from Auckland bakery Loaf joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to bake three delicious desserts.

Episode 10

S04 E13 • Sunday, Apr 14, 2013 • Apr 14

The Top Nine contestants must each cook a dish from nine different Jetstar airline destinations around the Pacific Rim.

Masterclass 4

S04 E14 • Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 • Apr 20

Guest chef Sergio Maglione from Toto restaurant joins MasterChef judges Simon Gault and Ray McVinnie to cook dishes from around the world.

Episode 11

S04 E15 • Sunday, Apr 21, 2013 • Apr 21

The Top Eight contestants face an invention test at Dolphin Island resort in Fiji.

Masterclass 5

S04 E16 • Saturday, Apr 27, 2013 • Apr 27

Guest chef Michel Louws joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three barbecue dishes at the Dolphin Island resort, in Fiji.

Episode 12

S04 E17 • Sunday, Apr 28, 2013 • Apr 28

The Top Seven contestants tackle a Turduckenqua - a quail stuffed inside a chicken, inside a duck, inside a turkey.

Masterclass 6

S04 E18 • Saturday, May 4, 2013 • May 4

Guest chef Martin Bosley joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three classic main courses.

Episode 13

S04 E19 • Sunday, May 5, 2013 • May 5

The top six contestants compete in a barbecue challenge at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.

Masterclass 7

S04 E20 • Saturday, May 11, 2013 • May 11

Guest chef Rex Morgan joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie for a barbecue at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.

Episode 14

S04 E21 • Sunday, May 12, 2013 • May 12

The top five contestants must replicate an intricate dessert created by Christchurch chef Andrew Brown.

Masterclass 8

S04 E22 • Saturday, May 18, 2013 • May 18

Guest chefs Andrew Brown and Natalie Oldfield join MasterChef judge Josh Emett to create three stunning desserts.

Episode 15

S04 E23 • Sunday, May 19, 2013 • May 19

The Top Four contestants must each invent a dish for guest chef Ben Bayly.

Masterclass 9

S04 E24 • Saturday, May 25, 2013 • May 25

Guest chef Ben Bayly joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to invent three delicious main courses.

Episode 16

S04 E25 • Sunday, May 26, 2013 • May 26

The top three cook a six-course degustation meal at The French Café for ten of New Zealand's leading chefs

Episode 17

S04 E27 • Sunday, Jun 2, 2013 • Jun 2