New Zealand's Got Talent - 2012 Final

This Kiwi version of the Got Talent franchise scoured Aotearoa "on a mission to find a star". Topping the weekly TV ratings, the TV One series was hosted by weatherman Tāmati Coffey, with Rachel Hunter, musician Jason Kerrison (Opshop) and UB40 frontman Ali Campbell as the judges. In this opening excerpt of the 2012 final, the last two contestants are chosen: people’s choice Dudley Fairbrass, and judge’s choice Logan Walker. They join 10 other finalists — including eventual winner, 15-year-old Clara van Wel from Blenheim — to compete for $100,000 and a Toyota Corolla. 

We’re on a mission to find a star, and I genuinely believe amongst our finalists we have found a unique and special talent.

– Judge Jason Kerrison

Key Cast & Crew

Susan Leonard

Field Director

Tāmati Coffey

Presenter

Darryl McEwen

Executive Producer

Bettina Hollings

Executive Producer

Peter Allison

Post-Production Producer

Derek Metivier

Broadcast Sound Design