We meet the four teams who will compete against each other to win The Block NZ. As they put their skills to the test, they must race to get pole position on The Block.
Teams finish creating their hotel suite, which are judged by Shelley Ferguson and Mark Gascoigne. As winners, Jo and Damo travel to the site of The Block to decide which team have which house.
As the teams begin their first official day on The Block NZ, they take in the massive job that lies ahead. They also have to build shelters for a chilly night.
The teams wake after a very chilly night as the reality of how much work there is to be done sinks in. The teams also face a bespoke furniture recycling challenge.
The teams head to the beach to build and race boats made with duct tape. Sheer determination and Kiwi ingenuity will see the winning team take away an awesome prize.
Because of the extensive rain, the room reveal date for the garage is extended by five days. Quinn visits an obstetrician to determine if she can continue on The Block, although its verdict is not revealed.
Quinn and Ben reveal that Quinn can continue on The Block NZ. However, she has certain restrictions placed on her, such as not being able to lift heavy objects.
The teams pick up cameras to create a piece of art in a challenge that tests their creative flair. Whose masterpiece will win them art to adorn the walls of their new Block homes?
Teams finish renovating their garages, which are then judged by Shelley Ferguson and Mark Gascoigne. Alex and Corban, with a total score of 18/20, have the highest score and win $4000 to go towards their budget on The Block.
The competition heats up when the contestants judge each other's rooms, but will they play fair? Mark sets their next room challenge - the family room.
While completing this week's room, the women from each team also compete for the title of 'Stack Em' champion, where a twist sees a celebrity unexpectedly pitching in.
The return of 'Dinner Wars' means the teams have two challenges ahead this week - they must complete the main bathroom and laundry, plus serve up their best meals.
It's room reveal day and all the teams are feeling confident about their bathrooms. Who will take out this week's room prize? And what is the fallout after 'Dinner Wars'?
Teams finished renovating their child's and teenager's bedrooms. The two rooms were judged and scored separately. Maree and James won the child's bedroom, while Alex and Corban won the teenager's bedroom.
The pressure is on as teams scramble to complete their kitchen and dining areas. Mark sets them a challenge that requires both building skills and patience.
The teams start work on their backyards and judge each other's master living rooms and entrance ways. Will they vote strategically to take home the extra $1000 cash?
The teams reveal their front yard and landscaping to the judges. With a $4000 cash prize from Kiwi Bank at stake, who will take out the final week's prize?
After weeks of hard renovation graft, The Wolf needs these houses finished to the highest standard, and Mark wants to know how well teams know their Block neighbors.
With little time remaining before auction, the race is on to get the houses finished, but Mark throws in a curve ball, and brings back the infamous Block swim challenge.
What goes on off-camera? For 12 weeks The Block NZ contestants gave up everything, so was it all worth it? And for aspiring teams, tips on what to do to win next year's The Block NZ: Fans vs. Faves.