The seventh season of New Zealand reality television series The Block NZ, titled The Block NZ: On Point, premiered on 8 July 2018. It is set in the Auckland suburb of Hobsonville Point.
The judges are Kristina Rapley, editor of Your Home and Garden Magazine, and Jason Bonham, who has been the judge on two previous seasons.
Contestants The teams selected for this season are as follows:
HouseCouple (ages) Relationship Hometown1 Claire Rapira (26) & Agni Bhorkar (23) Partners Hamilton2 Ben Speedy (24) & Tom Waalkens (24) Best Mates Auckland3 Chloe Hes (25) & Em Blanchett (25) Besties Palmerston North4 Amy Moore (39) & Stu Watts (46) Partners Gisborne
Score history The prize for winning room reveal is $5,000 cash. + Teams' progress through the competitionScores: Teams Claire and Agni Ben and Tom Chlo and Em Amy and StuWeek Rooms Scores (cash spend $)1 Guest Bedroom 13 ($8,301.16)10 ($12,517.76) 13.5 ($10,477.66)17 ($7,872.92)2 Main Bathroom 4.5 ($21,389.44) 13 ($20,137.74) 15 ($24,430.06) 20 ($18,600.57)3 Kids Bedroom 12 ($8,144.43) 15 ($12,408.13) 16.5 ($11,164.03) 21 ($15,814.79)4Hallway and Landing 14.5 ($15,954.51) 5.5 ($16,590.44)11 ($17,059.11)DSQ ($12,787.32)5Living Room16.5 ($7,754.91) 14 ($9,870.49) 11.5 ($12,397.72)16Amy & Stu got a minus 1 from Claire & Agni. ($10,790.18)6Outdoor Patio 13 ($7,927.2214 ($2,743.25) 13 (&2,090.55) 16 ($7,698.53)7Master Bedroom and Ensuite12.5617188Garage and Storage Room1215.59(15)Amy & Stu were eliminated from room reveal by Chlo & Em.9Kitchen and Dining12.5 18.5 14.5 17.5Amy & Stu got a minus 1 from Ben & Tom.10Entrance, Stairs and Powder Room 87.5 141811Laundry, Do-Over Room & Touch Ups (Combined Score)35.5 (17.5Claire & Agni gave themselves a plus 1./18)30 (13.5/16.5) 32.5 (16.5/16) 34 (17Claire & Agni gave Amy & Stu two minus 1's./17)12Outdoors14 16.5 1617.5
Challenges WeekChallengePrizeWinner1Memory Puzzle Challenge$5,000 at Freedom Furniture Ben and TomThe Safe HuntTake $5,000 from another team Amy & StuArt Challenge$10,000 kitchen upgrade Ben and TomThe Mud RaceOutdoor Concepts Wood Burner and an outdoor heater vauled at $5,000 Ben and Tom2nd Place: Outdoor heater vauled at $1,000 Claire and AgniGame ChangerPower to veto a collective block decision Ben and Tom2Tile Mosaic Table Top Challenge$2,500 of tiles + $2,500 of tiler labour Claire and AgniBuild and Race a Boat$5,000 of art from the Art Bureau Gallery Ben and TomToilet SuDoKuGame changer plus 1 Chlo and Em3Dinner WarsExterior of house painted Ben and Tom4Tower Undo Challenge55" QLED smart TVAmy & Stu Bosch Animal cut-out challengeBosch tool wallAmy & StuFace PortraitGame changer minus 1 + 1 hour labour from losing team (Amy & Stu) Chlo and Em5Freedom table setting challenge6 Burner outdoor BBQ and pizza oven Chlo and EmResene Kids Playhouse Challenge$5,000 worth of ocean weave outdoor furniture Chlo and Em Ben and TomThe MemeBreville Kitchen Pricepack + Secret Advantage Ben and Tom6Icing On The Cake ChallengeBosch Laundry Upgrade Claire and AgniHirepool DIY Challenge Custom Curtains Worth $5000 Claire and AgniPartygames Katapult Challenge Alarmsystem + Document Save & minus 1 game changer Amy & Stu7Home Made Soap Challenge Air Purifier + $7250 Cash Claire and AgniWalk The Plank Challenge Luxury HotSpring Spa Package + Extra's Ben and TomScrabblePlus 1 Ben and Tom8Block Stars$10000 Worth of Trade Labor + Take Another Team Out Of Room Reveal Chlo and EmCalendar ChallengePlus 1 Chlo and EmMarblerunMinus 1 + 5 star Treatment at the Grand Milenium Claire and Agni9Floor Challenge $5000 Worth Piece of Art Ben and TomBirdman Challenge$10000 of Outdoor Lighting ($5000 for 2nd place (Amy & Stu)) Ben and TomMarshmallow Tower ChallengeMinus 1 + Undo Card Claire and Agni10The Great Block Rally Wireless Home Automation System Amy & StuFair and Sheepish$2000 The original price was $8000 but because all teams failed, each team got $2000. All teams Ladder GolfWinning Score x10 in Cash & Plus 1 Claire and Agni11Ronald McDonald Makeover ChallengeNo Prize All teams Hungry Hungry BlockersMinus 1 Claire and Agni12Gavl Online Auction1)Massage 2)$500
3)Minus 2
4)$2500
5)$5000 1)Tom & Ben 2)Tom & Ben
3)Chlo & Em
4)Claire & Agni
5)Amy & Stu Nosey NeighborsDecide Auction Order Ben and Tom
Team Judging The prize for team judging was $2,000 cash. WeekRoomScores Chloe & Emily Amy & Stu Ben & Tom Claire & Agni 1Guest Bedroom 24.520.522.516.52Main Bathroom 3Kids Bedroom4Hallway and Landing 5Living Room 2316.515146Outdoor Patio 7Master Bedroom and Ensuite 2319.523.518.58Garage and Storage Room 122019.5189Kitchen and Dining2416.516.518.510Entrance, Stairs and Powder Room 11Re-do Room21.521.521.52012Outdoors
Auction
House Auction spot Couple Reserve Auction Result Profit Total Winnings Placing spot 1 2 Claire & Agni $920,000 $950,000 $30,000 $30,000 3rd 2 1 Ben & Tom $930,000 $987,000 $57,000$57,000 2nd 3 4 Chlo & Em $910,000 $921,500$11,500$11,500 4th 4 3 Amy & Stu $940,000 $1,009,500 $69,500 $169,500 1st
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