Eat Well For Less New Zealand

Synopsis

Hosted by local chef Michael Van de Elzen and restaurateur Ganesh Raj, Eat Well For Less NZ is here to help New Zealanders shop, cook and eat better – and save on their household bills along the way.

First Air Date: 2020-04-28

Last Air Date: 2025-08-18

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 38

Networks: TVNZ 1, TVNZ+

Top Cast

Ganesh Raj as Self - Host
Michael Van de Elzen as Self - Host

Seasons

Season 1 (2020) - (8 Episodes)

Season 2 (2021) - (8 Episodes)

Season 3 (2022) - (10 Episodes)

Season 4 (2023) - (6 Episodes)

Season 5 (2025) - (6 Episodes)

Season 1 (2020)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2020-04-28)

Chef Michael van de Elzen and restaurateur Ganesh Raj help a family who live on TV dinners and rarely eat vegetables. The guys find they have a battle on their hands to persuade one particularly reluctant toddler to 'Eat Well For Less'.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2020-05-05)

We meet a family whose spending on snacks, takeaways and soft drinks has gotten completely out of hand! Will Michael and Ganesh succeed in transforming this family's health and wealth?
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2020-05-12)

Mike and Ganesh will need all their skills of persuasion to get a family hooked on takeaways to balance the books and eat healthy.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2020-05-19)

Mike and Ganesh help a newly single dad and his two teenage boys swap out their pricey favourite brands, as well as teaching them some much-needed cooking skills.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2020-05-26)

Mike and Ganesh give a blended family of seven who've become far too reliant on jars of white sauce an almighty cuisine make-over!
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2020-06-02)

The budget is blown, the cupboards are overflowing and treats are just the norm for this family. Will Mike and Ganesh be able to help them eat well and save money?
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2020-06-09)

A nana has taken on three grandchildren, all with very different dietary demands. Mike and Ganesh are on the case to get this family to eat the same meal around a table.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2020-06-16)

Season Finale: Mike and Ganesh help a family who spend a fortune on food, but eat out five times a week - and when they do hit the supermarket it's the kids making all the decisions!