| New Zealand's Got Talent | |
|---|---|
| Series 3 | |
| Hosted by | Tāmati Coffey |
| Judges | |
| Winner | Renee Maurice |
| Runner-up | Silhouette |
| Release | |
| Original network | TVNZ |
| Original release | 15 September – 8 December 2013 |
| Series chronology | |
New Zealand's Got Talent was a New Zealand reality television show, based on the original UK series, to find new talent. The third and final series began airing on TV One from 15 September 2013. Host Tāmati Coffey returned to the show,[1] along with judges Jason Kerrison and Rachel Hunter and key sponsor Toyota New Zealand.[2] Cris Judd also joined the judging panel, replacing Ali Campbell.[3] The series screened at 7.30pm on Sunday evenings.[4]
The series was won by 22-year-old singer Renee Maurice from Wellington, who performed "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going". Maurice had previously made it to the bootcamp round of the first New Zealand series of The X Factor.[5] Christchurch dance duo Silhouette was the runner-up, with 14-year-old singer-songwriter Jenny Mitchell from Gore in third place. Unlike 2012 winner Clara van Wel, Maurice was not given a recording contract, after Sony opted not to sign her. Maurice did, however, still receive the prize of a new car and $80,000 cash.[6]