Full Masterchef judging panel unveiled

Your complete MasterChef NZ judging panel: Josh Emett (L), Al Brown and Mark Wallbank.

Josh Emett and Mark Wallbank will join Al Brown on the judging panel for TV3's reboot of reality cooking competition MasterChef New Zealand.

The show sees people competing against each other and cooking meals for the judges' approval.

The local version of the reality giant has been produced since 2010, but was dropped by TV One last year due to falling ratings.

Emett, who was a judge on the TV One version, says he is pleased to be back.

"I have always enjoyed the process of making the show, and find it a very positive experience - meeting people and eating lots of great food.

"We have a real step up in contestants this year, so I am very intrigued to see how they will develop and progress through the challenges to come."

Wallbank, who was named Metro's Restaurateur of the Year, is new to the show, but is equally looking forward to the new season.

"I'm so excited about being a part of MasterChef. We're taking these home cooks who are full of promise, pushing them, and finding out who has what it takes to be incredible."

There is no screening date yet for the show.

- nzherald.co.nz