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| New Zealand Idol | |
|---|---|
| Season 3 | |
| Hosted by | Dominic Bowden |
| Judges | Iain Stables Megan Alatini Frankie Stevens |
| Winner | Matthew Saunoa |
| Runner-up | Indira Moala |
| Finals venue | St. James Theatre, Wellington |
| Release | |
| Original network | TVNZ |
| Original release | July 2006 – 29 October 2006 |
| Season chronology | |
| New Zealand Idol (season 3) | |
| Finalists (with dates of elimination) | |
| Matthew Saunoa | Winner |
| Indira Moala | 29 October |
| Aroha Robinson | 16 October |
| Ben Hazlewood | 8 October |
| Kali Kopae | 2 October |
| Toni Baird | 25 September |
| Rebecca Wright | 18 September |
| Clinton Randell | 11 September |
| Ashlee Fisher | 4 September |
| Victor Sulfa | 28 August |
The third season of New Zealand Idol commenced in July 2006. The judges were Iain Stables, Megan Alatini and Frankie Stevens.