The sixth series of MasterChef New Zealand was announced in October 2014 in a TV3 lineup after TVNZ axed the series after 5 seasons. It premiered on 26 July 2015. Al Brown and New Zealand Co-Restaurateurs of the Year Mark Wallbank join the judging panel with Josh Emett, replacing Ray McVinnie and Simon Gault. Episodes aired on Sundays and Mondays.
Contestants
Elimination chart
Colour Key:
This contestant won the competition.
This contestant was the runner-up.
This contestant was immune and did not have to cook in the elimination challenge.
This contestant won the challenge and got a privilege in the next challenge.