Whānau Bake Off (2016 - 2017)

Michelle Pattison brings her considerable skills – and a delicious banana cake - to Whānau Bake Off hosted by Kahurangi Maxwell. They’re judging a mother and daughter’s fruity creations.

All Black legend Buck Shelford and his wife Jo team up to outbake their son Eru, an accomplished chef. Host Kahurangi Maxwell talks law degrees and Māori kai with guest judge Rick Metcalfe, business manager for New World supermarkets.

Cameron Petley mastered Masterchef, but will his sister-in-law Marcia take him down tonight? Tonight’s guest judge Delaney Mes also shows off her delicious plum and yoghurt cake. English

Business is booming for married South Auckland caterers, Katerina and Fou, but how will they go in the kitchen? Jane Rangiwahia gets to judge their Polynesian-influenced baking.

Ros and Merenia are “westie besties” who do everything together. But could Whānau Bake Off, hosted by Kahurangi Maxwell, be their downfall as they battle it out in the kitchen?

Duo, Gundy and Reweti will have you in fits of laughter – but will their baking be up to scratch? Host, Kahurangi Maxwell tries to referee while Jay Wanakore from MKR must choose a winner.

SJ and Steph are an aunty and niece from Porirua with an amazing story of whanaungatanga. But tonight it’s war with host Kahurangi Maxwell and guest judge Natalie Oldfield, tasting their incredible spiced apple cakes.

Singer-songwriter Ria Hall bravely steps into the kitchen with her sister and manager – Kylie. It’s a hilarious bake off with guest judge Tumanako Tinirau revealing the secret to baking yummy croissants.

15 year-old Niko hopes to outbake his kuia! He might get there with a Stuffed Rewena while Piki bakes her famous Keke Rēmana. Legend-in-his-own-lunchtime Gundy Pryor will decide with help from host Kahurangi Maxwell.

MKR finalists Aaron and Heather compete in a pineapple pie showdown, hosted by Kahurangi Maxwell. Whose ka pai pineapple pie can catch the judge’s eye? That’s up to Dunedin’s king of baking, Kevin Gilbert.

Kahurangi Maxwell hosts the battle of the sweet treats. Sisters Jo and Jax bake incredible chocolate cakes for whānau bragging rights while guest judge, foodwriter and blogger Delaney Mes shares an incredible brownie recipe.

Wiki and Ngawai are cousins who bake seriously delicious kai – Rewena with Creamed Paua, chocolate coated shortbread and the perfect sponge cake. Tumanako Tinirau gets to taste but somehow must choose a winner.