S1E1 - Casting
After an extensive nationwide search 33 girls from all over the country were invited to Queenstown to appear in the premiere episode of New Zealand’s Next Top Model.
The novice models were expected to strut their stuff in front of a very special guest, put their best foot forward in a gruelling audition, and take part in a physically challenging photo shoot.
It didn’t take long for the drama to unfold, with one girl suffering a health crisis, while another found herself the centre of attention – for all the wrong reasons.
And after all that, only 13 were invited to move into the Top Model house in Auckland, in the hope of becoming New Zealand’s Next Top Model.
March 13, 2009, midnight
S1E2 - The Girls Fly High
13 girls re-locate from Queenstown to the Top Model house in Auckland. Their first lesson reveals one real contender... and a suprise winner at the very first challenge causes controversy right from the get-go.
The models' inaugural photo shoot has them aiming high - but one eager contestant crash lands and the judges send her packing.
March 20, 2009, midnight
S1E3 - The Girls Take The Streets
12 girls remain in the Top Model house... and they all need to embrace their inner street cred. Meanwhile one girl really lets the side down when her inner demons overwhelm her...
March 27, 2009, midnight
S1E4 - The Girls Get Transformed
There are tears aplenty when Sara, Colin and Chris enlist the help of legendary hair stylist Paul Serville to bring out the best in the 11 remaining girls. Plus - the models face a runway challenge with a difference and their first full-on fantasy photo shoot.
April 3, 2009, midnight
S1E5 - The Girls Pose In Haute Couture
After last week's elimination, 10 girls remain in the Top Model house. A few home truths are revealed when the models receive a surprise visitor, which leaves one contender feeling very isolated.
April 10, 2009, midnight
S1E6 - The Girls Are Diamonds In The Rough
The girls are first put through their paces with a posing lesson, then left hanging in a high flying challenge. A funky photo shoot features timless accessories, but for one - the clock is ticking... and her time in the Top Model house is nearly over
April 17, 2009, midnight
S1E7 - Cycle One Rewind (recap)
It's been quite a ride for the eight girls who remain in the Top Model house... they came from all over the country to Queenstown, where 13 were chosen to live in a cliff top mansion, all with the ultimate dream of becoming New Zealand's Next Top Model. Along the way there have been tears, tantrums, amazing runway challenges and the girls, along with New Zealand fashion and our beautiful country, have all been showcased in a series of stunning photo shoots.
April 24, 2009, midnight
S1E8 - The Girls Get Dirty
Eight girls remain in the Top Model house. This week they face the music with some top telly tips, they get to mix it up with one of New Zealand's hottest bands. Tongues wag over a steamy photo-shoot and the green-eyed monster makes an appearance when one model gets singled out for special attention
May 1, 2009, midnight
S1E9 - The Girls Go Down Under
Only 7 girls remain in the Top Model house, and following another controversial runway challenge, the girls receive one shock after another at the elimination they never saw coming.
May 8, 2009, midnight
S1E10 - The Girls Hit The Runway To L.A.
May 15, 2009, midnight
S1E11 - The Girls Go See The City
May 22, 2009, midnight
S1E12 - The Girls Get Ready To Rumble
May 29, 2009, midnight
S1E13 - The Girl Who Becomes New Zealand's Next Top Model
June 5, 2009, midnight