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The Apprentice New Zealand was a New Zealand
reality television series that aired on
TV2 16 February to 11 May 2010. It features
Terry Serepisos,[1]Wellington
based multi-millionaire property developer, as the
chief executive officer (CEO). The series' winner, Thomas Ben, received a $200,000 package consisting of a $100,000 salary, A BMW and accommodation. Thomas began work at Serepisos' property development company Century City in July 2010. The series returned in 2021, under the title The Apprentice Aotearoa.[2]
Candidates
There were fourteen candidates taking part in this season and initially they were separated into two teams based on gender. The women chose the name Athena (also used as the female team name in the
eighth season of the U.S. show), while the men chose the name Number 8. In the first episode, there is a twist as Nicky (Athena) and Richard (Number 8) are revealed to be already in a relationship. In episode 4, the teams picked project managers for the task Nicky and Chris and then were told that they would swap and lead the other team. In the boardroom in episode 6 Richard was switched to team Athena due to his excellence in the task even though his team lost. In episode 9 Nicky and Linda who had starring roles in the previous task had to select one member from their own team without conferring to switch to the other team, Linda chose Karen and Nicky chose David. In Week 11 Catherine and Karen swapped teams because they had not worked with the other person.
Reasons for firing: For poor leadership and bringing Kirsty back for seemingly no reason.
Week 2
Air Date: 23 February 2010
Project managers: Daniel (Number 8) and Karen (Athena)
Task: Put on a fashion show which exhibits the latest innovation in women's underwear from jockey; the next generation of the no panty line promise range
Result: Number 8 win the creativity and originality part of the task but Athena win the presentation side of the challenge and the overall brand integration.
Winner: Athena
Reward: Taking a helicopter to the 140 ft super catamaran Island Passage
Reasons for firing: For lying, being a poor leader and showing the competition his team's presentation.
Week 5
Air Date: 16 March 2010
Project managers: Catherine (Athena) and Richard (Number 8)
Task: To Create and to make a Subway sub to sell to the public of New Zealand.
Winner: Athena
Reward: A free handset from a telecom store, and a 10 minutes phonecall to loved ones/family
Brought into the boardroom: Richard, Paul and David
Fired: No One, Terry felt that both teams had done well on the task.
Week 6
Air Date: 23 March 2010
Project managers: Linda (Athena) and Paul (Number 8)
Task: To develop a concept and sell a Bus Tour around Auckland.
Winner: Athena
Reward: Watch a Horse Race at Ellerslie Race Course, Richard accompanied Athena on their reward due to being judged as the best performer on Number 8.
Brought into the boardroom: Paul, Daniel and Thomas (Paul honorably took the blame as the leader for Number 8)
Asked to be fired: Paul Natac
Week 7
Air Date: 30 March 2010
Project managers: Richard(Athena) and Nicky(Number 8)
Task: Renovate, Re-Decorate, and Rent an apartment at Lighter Quay.
Winner: Number 8
Reward: A round of golf together with Terry Serepisos and his two assistants
Brought into the boardroom: Catherine, Linda and Meena
Fired: Richard Henry and Meena Chhagan
Reasons for firing: Richard for lying and trying to cover up any actual problems in his team. Meena for lying to Mr. Serepisos' face despite all the candidates being warned they would be fired solely on lying.
Notes: Richard is fired before the results of the task are even revealed. Serepisos stated that he and his advisers "see and hear everything". He warned everyone that he would fire anyone being dishonest. Meena later lied again to Serepisos, and ended up being fired for that sole reason.
Week 8
Air Date: 6 April 2010
Project managers: Karen(Athena) and David(Number 8)
Task: To create a 30-second television commercial for Seek.co.nz.
Winner: Athena by default. Number 8's commercial made use of a competitor's similar slogan and, thus, was disqualified, despite winning all the categories in the task.
Reward: Jet skiing at the beach.
Brought into the boardroom: David, Nicky and Daniel
Fired: Daniel Phillips
Reasons for firing: For someone who works in the advertising agency, Daniel should have been able to pick up on the similarity of the slogans.
Week 9
Air Date: 13 April 2010
Project managers: Catherine(Athena) and Thomas(Number 8)
Task: To create a Cereal brand for NZ kids
Winner: Athena
Reward: Ferrari Riding at the Hampton Downs Racecourse, Near Auckland
Brought into the boardroom: Thomas, Karen and Nicky
Fired: Nicky Clarke
Reasons for firing: Serepisos felt that she didn't want it as much as the others.
Week 10
Air Date: 20 April 2010
Project managers: Karen(Number 8) and Linda(Athena)
Task: To sell bottled water (a brand product of Richie McCaw and Ali Williams)
Winner: Number 8
Reward: $4500 to spend at Sony Centre, New Market
Brought into the boardroom: Linda, Catherine and David
Fired: Linda Slade
Reasons for firing: For poor leadership, not selling enough water and allowing herself to become distracted by Richie McCaw.
Week 11
Air Date: 27 April 2010
Project managers: Thomas (Number 8) and David (Athena)
Task: To Teach Elderly People how to use the newest technology
Winner: Number 8
Reward: One night at a luxury hotel and 1 phone call to their loved one
Brought into the boardroom: David and Karen
Fired: Karen Reid
Reasons for firing: Despite being honest and outspoken, Karen is not seen as a team player based on her interactions with her teammates.
Week 12 (Finale, Part 1)
Air Date: 4 May 2010
Fired: Catherine Livingstone (fired prior to task)
Reasons for firing: Terry felt she was a bit too untrustworthy to work for him.
Task (Part 1): To sell a luxury apartment
Winner: Thomas Ben
Week 13 (Finale, Part 2)
Air Date: 9 May 2010
Task (Part 2): To organize a charity fundraising auction for (Cure Kids).