The Kitchen Job

A scenic 40 minute drive north of Auckland, and perching over the Kaipara River in histotric Helensville is River View, a restaurant in dire need.

Perching over the trendy Kelburn Village in Wellington, Red Tomatoes pizzeria is a restaurant in a mess!

Perfectly nestled at Eastern Beach overlooking the stunning Tamaki Straight, and with a sensational view of Waiheke Island, Lou Lou is a restaurant on the brink of closure.

Located on New Zealand's rugged west coast, Raglan is an idyllic town known for its famous left hand surf break attracting surfers from all over the world, and home of 14 years to Vinnies, a restaurant suffering from a major identity crisis!

Nestled on Auckland's North Shore, Devonport is New Zealand's historical maritime village and home to Minstrels, a new restaurant already in crisis!

Once a sleepy seaside village, historic Howick is now a vibrant community, and with its cafes, specialist shops, galleries and friendly relaxed atmosphere is also home to the recently established 'Chocolate Cafe'.

Greytown in the heart of The Wairapa is known as one of New Zealand's top food and wine destinations offering everything from country cooking to haute cuisine, but one restaurant not offering what people want, is Wakelin House!

Located on the outskirts of central Auckland, Sandringham is a small community with a real buzz...but about to collapse in one foul heap on its door step is struggling day time café WKA.

Balmoral is a cluster of shops, cafes and restaurants halfway down Dominion Road, on the edge of well-to-do Mt Eden, and home to struggling Indian Restaurant Haleem's.

Living amidst the hustle & bustle of central Auckland, New Zealand's most infamous pie cart, 'The White Lady' is sadly an icon on its knees.