Eat Well for Less NZ: TVNZ 1 on Monday Nights, the Hosts and Where to Stream
Updated 5 November: the run finished on Monday 2 November with its sixth episode, “The Bowler Whanau”, per TVNZ+’s catalogue, and the Freeview guide for Thursday 5 to Thursday 12 November has no Eat Well for Less NZ on TVNZ 1.
Eat Well for Less NZ was on TVNZ 1 on Monday nights at 7.30pm and streams on TVNZ+, with chef Michael Van de Elzen and Ganesh Raj presenting. The 2026 run began on Monday 28 September and ended on Monday 2 November: TVNZ+’s catalogue, read on Thursday 5 November, lists six episodes for the season, the last of them “The Bowler Whanau” from 7.30pm on Monday 2 November, and the Freeview guide we read the same day, open to Thursday 12 November, has no further listing. The 7.30pm slot on TVNZ 1 on Monday 9 November goes to the series premiere of Ann Droid.
What channel is Eat Well for Less NZ on?
TVNZ 1, which is free-to-air, with TVNZ 1 +1 an hour later, and TVNZ+ for streaming. TVNZ's listing for the show still carried the line “New episodes Mondays at 7.30pm” on Thursday 5 November, after the last episode had gone out. 1News's September preview gave the start as 28 September on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+, and The Spinoff's review the next day said the show streams on TVNZ+ and screens on TVNZ 1 on Mondays at 7.30pm.
In the Freeview guide we read on Friday 16 October, around 12.45pm there's one Eat Well for Less NZ listing in the eight days to Friday 23 October. The guide we read on Tuesday 20 October, open to Tuesday 27 October, has one more, on Monday 26 October.
| Date (NZ) | Channel | Time | Episode in the guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 19 October | TVNZ 1 | 7.30pm to 8.30pm | The Burridge Whanau |
| Monday 19 October | TVNZ 1 +1 | 8.30pm to 9.30pm | The Burridge Whanau |
| Monday 26 October | TVNZ 1 | 7.30pm to 8.30pm | The Ferris Whanau |
| Monday 26 October | TVNZ 1 +1 | 8.30pm to 9.30pm | The Ferris Whanau |
TVNZ+’s catalogue fills in the rest of the run. It lists six episodes for the season, each released at 7.30pm on a Monday: “Anise, Dan and the Kids” on 28 September, “Haldar-Pokoroa Whanau” on 5 October, “The Brenton Whanau” on 12 October, “The Burridge Whanau” on 19 October, “The Ferris Whanau” on 26 October and “The Bowler Whanau” on 2 November, each running 44 to 45 minutes. We read it on Thursday 5 November, around 10.40am.
What is the 19 October episode about?
The guide's synopsis says the Burridge whānau traded quality cuts for bulk-buy bargains to save money, but sugar and additives crept in, and asks whether Ganesh and Mike can win over their pickiest eater without blowing the budget. That one-liner is all the episode detail the guide has. For Monday 26 October the guide's one-liner is that Kate and her son Hunter need to cut back on expensive brands and sugary treats, and asks whether they can stick to their new menu.
Who presents Eat Well for Less NZ?
Chef Michael Van de Elzen and Ganesh Raj, who is a restaurateur on TVNZ's page and a food educator in 1News's preview. The guide's synopsis calls them Mike and Ganesh. Both 1News and The Spinoff have them back for this run.
How many episodes are in this run?
Six. TVNZ+’s catalogue, read on Thursday 5 November, lists six episodes for the season, from “Anise, Dan and the Kids” on Monday 28 September to “The Bowler Whanau” on Monday 2 November, which matches 1News’ line that the pair would take over the kitchens of six Kiwi whānau. The Freeview guide we read the same day, open to Thursday 12 November, has no Eat Well for Less NZ on any channel, and TVNZ 1’s 7.30pm slot on Monday 9 November is the series premiere of Ann Droid. So the run is over as listed.
Which season of Eat Well for Less NZ is this?
Season 6, by TVNZ+’s count. The show page shows four seasons, and the catalogue behind it, read on Thursday 5 November, numbers them 3 to 6, with this run as season 6. That is the same number The Spinoff used when it called the 28 September episode the first of season six and said the series began in 2020.
Where can I stream Eat Well for Less NZ?
On TVNZ+, free with an account. Our guide to what every NZ streaming service costs puts it next to ThreeNow and the paid services, and the Freeview versus Sky guide explains why TVNZ 1 needs no subscription.
What else is on TVNZ 1 on a Monday night?
On 19 October the guide has Seven Sharp at 7pm, Eat Well for Less NZ at 7.30pm and Rich House, Poor House from 8.30pm. Our Seven Sharp page covers the weeknight 7pm slot. Other TVNZ programmes tracked here include Celebrity Treasure Island and The Chase UK.
FAQ
What time is Eat Well for Less NZ on?
It was 7.30pm on Mondays on TVNZ 1 during the run, with TVNZ 1 +1 at 8.30pm. The run ended on Monday 2 November.
Is Eat Well for Less NZ free to watch?
Yes. TVNZ 1 is free-to-air and TVNZ+ is free with an account.
When did this run start?
Monday 28 September, according to 1News and The Spinoff.
For more local programmes with a fixed weekly slot, Season guides is the place to start.
Sources
- TVNZ+ — Eat Well For Less New Zealand, show page (“New episodes Mondays at 7.30pm”, four seasons, presenters), read Friday 16 October, around 12.45pm; catalogue (season 6, six episodes with release times and running times) read Thursday 5 November, around 10.40am.
- Freeview NZ TV guide — TVNZ 1 and TVNZ 1 +1 listings for Friday 16 to Friday 23 October 2026, read Friday 16 October, around 12.45pm.
- Freeview NZ TV guide — TVNZ 1 and TVNZ 1 +1 listings for Tuesday 20 to Tuesday 27 October 2026, read Tuesday 20 October, around 6pm.
- Freeview NZ TV guide — all-channel listings for Thursday 5 to Thursday 12 November 2026, read Thursday 5 November, around 10.30am (no Eat Well for Less NZ; Ann Droid at 7.30pm on Monday 9 November).
- 1News, 1 September 2026 — September preview: from 28 September on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+, six whānau.
- The Spinoff, 29 September 2026 — review of the premiere; Monday 7.30pm on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+; series began in 2020.