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It must be one of the worst kept secrets in Block history that the next series of the home renovation series was filmed in north Ōrewa.
The location was widely shared on social media, stirring up interest as filming took place on site and around the area.
Local tradies were involved and it is hoped that other local businesses also benefitted.
The series, called The Block Redemption is set to air later this winter on Three and ThreeNow. The NZ version of the international show launched in 2012, making this its 10th season.
To celebrate the show’s first decade, Redemption sees the return of four teams from previous seasons that were popular with viewers, but didn’t hit the jackpot first time around.
A Three spokesperson says fans were devastated when these teams left with very little profit for 12 weeks of hard slog, so it is time to give them a second chance.
“All four couples know their way around a renovation show, so which one can redeem themselves and take out the auction win?”
Mark Richardson is back to host, with Shelley Ferguson and Jason Bonham as judges.
The teams are:
Maree & James – yellow team, 2014 season, $147,000 profit
Slated for their design in Season 3, have they sharpened their renovation skills to win over this season’s judges? Maree and James came into Season 3 as ‘reno rookies’ and while they left with a hefty profit, they left disillusioned. They felt they didn’t do themselves justice as a couple or a competitive team. They’re back to change that, determined to have fun and show the judges they have design flair. This time this much-loved couple are playing for pride. Since 2014, they have married and had two children.
Quinn & Ben – orange team, 2014 season, $10,000 profit
Last time Quinn and Ben had an unexpected bump in 2014 when Quinn found out she was pregnant and couldn’t stand the smell of paint. This meant that Ben was forced to go it alone a lot of the time. Trying his skill at decorating was entertaining for viewers, but didn’t win the judges over nor the cash needed to compete on level playing field. They were well loved but had a disastrous season and didn’t win a single room. Last time they were complete rookies, but they are back ready to prove to the nation they have what it takes to win. They now have two children.
Chloe and Ben – blue team, 2018 season, $11,500 & $57,000 profit
Two old teams become one. Season 7 was a rollercoaster ride for Chloe who didn’t win one room reveal but she wants to bring back the fun, the colour, the life and the energy of The Block. Finishing 4th and walking away with only a small amount of the pie has left her more determined than ever. But bestie Em can’t make the start line, so she has bought in design director and ex-block neighbour Ben, who flummoxed the judges with his architectural vision.
Stacy & Adam – purple team, 2019 season, $0 profit
The judges loved them, but the bidders left them with zilch. Can they go from critic’s choice to people’s choice come auction day? Stacy and Adam are clever designers and won the most room reveals ever on a Block NZ season, but walked away with nothing. They have since married and renovated two houses. They hope their redemption season has them winning the most rooms once again, but also taking out the grand price and the big cash.
