The Apprentice Aotearoa

The Apprentice Aotearoa is a New Zealand reality television series currently airing on TVNZ 1 started on 10 May 2021. It featured Mike Pero as the CEO. The winner received NZ$50,000 and one-on-one mentoring with Pero. The advisors are Cassie Roma and Justin Tomlinson.
The series initially aired in 2010 under the title The Apprentice New Zealand.

Weekly results

Candidate	Original team	Week 3 team	Week 8 team	Week 10 team	Application Result	Record as Project Manager
Vanessa Goodson	Tahi	Mana	Mana	Mana	Winner	1-1
Stephen McDowell	Mana	Tahi	Tahi	Mana	Runner-up	1-1
Michael Wilson	Mana	Mana	Mana	Tahi	Fired in Week 11	2-2
Erna Basson	Tahi	Tahi	Tahi	Tahi	Fired in Week 10	2-0
Kennedy Anderson	Mana	Mana	Mana		Fired in Week 9	0-1
Gabriel El-khishin	Mana	Mana	Tahi		Fired in Week 8	1-1
Tony Collins	Mana	Tahi			Fired in Week 7	1-0
Megan Fernandes	Tahi	Tahi			Fired in Week 7
Olivia Rogers	Tahi	Tahi			Fired in Week 6	0-1
Kyria Warren	Tahi	Mana			Fired in Week 5	1-1
Shardae Mitha	Tahi	Tahi			Fired in Week 4	0-1
Nicola Spicer	Tahi	Mana			Fired in Week 3	1-0
Bari Samadi	Mana				Fired in Week 2	0-1
Ish Ryklief	Mana				Fired in Week 1

Challenges

Week 1

Air Date: 10 May 2021Project managers: Michael and Kyria Task: To come up with a new popcorn flavour that would appeal to both kids and parentsResult: Tahi received 25,000 orders. Mana received 11,500 orders.Winner: TahiReward: Sabrage Champagne BarBrought into the boardroom: Michael, Tony, IshFired: Ish RykliefReasons for firing: Quiet throughout the task and in the boardroom and throwing himself under the bus.

Week 2

Air Date: 17 May 2021Project managers: Bari and Nicola Task: To design and sell a new range of summer robes to two leading retailers.Result: Tahi received 1,300 orders with a profit of $156,000. Mana received 400 orders with a profit of $59,600.Winner: TahiReward: Beer tasting session and tour at Brothers' BreweryBrought into the boardroom: Bari, Gabriel, StephenFired: Bari SamadiReasons for firing: Made costly decisions and didn't focus the team

Week 3

Air Date: 24 May 2021Team reshuffle: Stephen and Tony moved to Tahi, Kyria, Nicola and Vanessa moved to Mana.Project managers: Kennedy and Tony Task: To create a social media campaign aiming to get Kiwis to HamiltonResult: Tahi fulfilled the brief better than Mana.Winner: TahiReward: MASU Restaurant SkyCityBrought into the boardroom: Kennedy, Kyria, NicolaFired: Nicola SpicerReasons for firing: Responsible for presentation team and failed to lead the team

Week 4

Air Date: 31 May 2021Project managers: Vanessa and Shardae Task: To create and sell ice cream at an Auckland farmer's market.Result: Tahi made a profit of $342.47, while Mana made a profit of $509.03.Winner: ManaReward: A 1920's high tea at Hotel DeBrett.Brought into the boardroom: Shardae, Erna, StephenFired: Shardae MithaReasons for firing: For not controlling the negativity within her team.

Week 5

Air Date: 7 Jun 2021Project managers: Kyria, initially Gabriel, and Erna Task: To create a new eco shampoo and conditioner product.Result: Tahi received 729 orders, Mana received 230 orders. Winner: TahiReward: Ten-pin bowling at Archie Brothers Cirque ElectriqBrought into the boardroom: Kyria, Gabriel, MichaelFired: Kyria WarrenReasons for firing: For the pitch and bringing Michael to the boardroom instead of Kennedy.

Week 6

Air Date: 14 Jun 2021
Project managers: Gabriel and Olivia
Task: Purchase a list of ten items at the lowest possible price.Result: Mana's total spend was $313, Tahi's total spend was $332.90.Winner: ManaReward: A premium Go-karting experience at BlastaCars.Brought into the boardroom: Olivia, Erna, TonyFired: Olivia RogersReasons for firing: For not bringing Megan to the final boardroom.

Week 7

Air Date: 21 Jun 2021Project managers: Michael and Stephen Task: Negotiate with vendors to sell their products at the Go Green Expo.Result: Tahi's total commissions were $928, Mana's total commissions were $1,474.Winner: ManaReward: Private session at Holey Moley.Brought into the Boardroom: Stephen, Megan, TonyFired: Megan Fernandes & Tony CollinsReasons for firing: Megan for not stepping up as project manager, losing the pitch to secure Rock-It Boards, being a bit player in the previous task and Pero felt she didn't want the investment as much as the others. Tony for his poor negotiation skills, only making one sale and his mistakes in the previous task.

Week 8

Air Date: 28 Jun 2021Team reshuffle: Gabriel is moved to Tahi.Project managers: Michael and Gabriel Task: Run a charity auction for the RMHC.Result: Tahi raised $9,285, Mana raised $12,670.Winner: ManaReward: Getting pampered by Beauty on Demand at the house.Brought into the Boardroom: Gabriel, Erna Fired: Gabriel ElkhishinReasons for firing: For lacking experience and appropriate skill set.

Week 9

Air Date: 5 Jul 2021Project managers: Vanessa and Erna Task: Run a coach tour around Auckland for senior citizens.Result: Tahi made $2016, Mana made $1672.Winner: TahiReward: A picnic at the Parnell Rose Gardens.Brought into the Boardroom: Vanessa, Kennedy Fired: Kennedy AndersonReasons for firing: For struggling on the task and being less consistent than Vanessa.

Week 10

Air Date: 12 Jul 2021Team reshuffle: Stephen moved to Mana, Michael moved to Tahi.Project managers: Stephen and Michael Task: Pitch for and fulfil a gardening contract at Pah Homestead, and sell gardening services door-to-door.Result: Tahi's total revenue was $220. Mana's total revenue was $390.Winner: ManaReward: Massage at Sofitel AucklandBrought into the Boardroom: Michael, ErnaFired: Erna BassonReasons for firing: Overshadowed by Michael in the task, and contribution towards losing the Pah Homestead pitch.

Week 11

Air Date: 19 Jul 2021Semi-finalists: Michael, Stephen, VanessaTask: The top three undergo intense interviews with three of New Zealand's top businesspeople.Fired: Michael WilsonReasons for firing: Couldn't commit to his new business on a full-time basis.

Week 12 (The Final)

Air Date: 20 Jul 2021Finalists: Stephen, VanessaStephen's Team: Gabriel, Kennedy, Megan, Olivia, TonyVanessa's Team: Erna, Kyria, Michael, Nicola, ShardaeTask: Finalists pitch their businesses to Mike Pero, his advisors and a panel of industry experts.Hired: Vanessa GoodsonReasons for hiring: More commercially viable business, strong brand identity, passion and personality.