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^ "The Block NZ heads to the North Shore".^ "The Block NZ's Mark Richardson reveals what's different about this year's show".^ a b "Social media lashes out at two attempts to sell winning Block house".^ "CONTESTANT SEARCH: The Block NZ 2016"."What we really don't want to see on The Block NZ". ^ "The Block NZ contestants revealed".^ a b "The Block NZ 2017: Judges revealed".The Block has finally come NZ and we're thrilled to announce the teams! Meet Sarah & Rich from Hamilton, Libby & Ben from CHCH & AKL, Ginny & Rhys from New Plymouth and Rachel & Ty from Wellington! Who will nail it? The Block NZ, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4th July on TV3. ^ "TV3's The Block searching for contestants"."The Block NZ – leveraged to perfection". ^ "The Block 2016: The 'secret' location is out".^ a b "The Block gears up for Auckland inner-city sites"."The Questionnaire: The Block NZ's Aaron Dolbel". Big news – the hosts of The Block NZ have been announced! We've got sports star turned broadcaster Mark Richardson as the show host and the gorgeous Shannon Ryan will join him as the challenge presenter. ^1 The combined auction profit excludes the winning prize money.
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Hosts and judges Timeline of hosts, judges and other personnel The four couples selected for the first season were announced on the official Facebook page on 17 June 2012. The show was initially announced on 24 February 2012, when a casting call went out and saw over 1,000 couples apply. The series premiered in Australia on 9Go! on 12 August 2012.
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Other previous sponsors include Bunnings Warehouse, BP's Wild Bean Cafe, AMI Insurance and Pita Pit. Throughout seasons 1–2, car manufacturer Mazda was also a main sponsor, but for season 3, the sponsorship was awarded to car manufacturer Honda. The current main sponsors are hardware chain Resene, car manufacturer Suzuki, flooring retailer Flooring Xtra, and restaurant franchise Subway. Each couple keeps any profit made on the house, and the winner receives a bonus cash sum. It follows four couples as they compete against each other to completely renovate, room by room, four neighbouring houses in Auckland, and then sell them at auction. The show is hosted by former Black Cap Mark Richardson and Shelley Ferguson, while Peter Wolfkamp serves as site foreman. The first season premiered on Three on 4 July 2012. The Block NZ is a New Zealand reality show based on the popular Australian reality television series The Block.