The Apprentice Aotearoa
/ Reality

Plot Summary

14 enterprising young New Zealanders compete for the chance of a lifetime.

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New Zealand Television Awards

Nominated for ‘Best Format Reality Series’

Available on

TVNZ / MGM

Cast

About the show

Fighting for the title of
‘The Apprentice Aotearoa’

The Apprentice Aotearoa (2021) saw 14 enterprising young New Zealanders compete for the chance of a lifetime: investment and mentorship from one of Aotearoa’s leading entrepreneurs. Across 12 episodes, our ambitious, charismatic and bold contestants had to complete a series of business orientated challenges - from inventing ice cream flavours, to designing dressing gowns, to selling undesirable holiday destinations - as they fought for the title of ‘The Apprentice Aotearoa’.

Cast

The Cast

Fronted by a formidable
CEO Mike Pero

Called “the year’s best New Zealand comedy” (The SpinOff), The Apprentice Aotearoa was fronted by a formidable CEO - Mike Pero - and his two advisors: Justin Tomlinson and Cassie Roma (the first queer woman in Apprentice format history to act as advisor to the CEO). The Apprentice Aotearoa was a ratings success - growing the timeslot - and a favourite among critics.

What the critics said

The Hui
/ Factual