TVNZ commissions The Chase New Zealand, filmed in Australia

The Chase host Bradley Walsh with ‘The Governess’, Anne Hegerty. The host for The Chase New Zealand is yet to be announced. Photo / NZME Composite

New Zealand is finally getting its own version of popular British television quiz show The Chase.

TVNZ confirmed today it has commissioned a four-episode special of The Chase New Zealand to be filmed in Sydney, Australia.

The local version will follow the same format as the original show in which contestants face a professional quizzer, known as the “Chaser”, who attempts to prevent them from winning a cash prize.

Casting is under way to find New Zealanders keen to show off their general knowledge prowess.

Kiwi contestants will go head-to-head with The Chase Australia’s Chasers, with the possibility of facing global superstar “The Governess”, Anne Hegerty.

Those who fancy their chances can apply online now.

New Zealanders taking part as contestants will go head-to-head with The Chase Australia’s Chasers, including the possibility of facing ‘The Governess’, Anne Hegerty. Photo / NZ Herald

The show’s host and premiere date are yet to be announced but TVNZ confirmed that ITV Studios Australia has been commissioned to produce the limited run, with filming taking place in Sydney, Australia.

Successful applicants will have to cover their own travel and accommodation costs.

The Chase is one of the most successful and longest running game shows on UK television and has become a successful international franchise.

Regional versions of the show have been made in Australia, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Greece, Israel, Norway, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, The Netherlands, Turkey and the United States.

Nielsen figures collected in 2024 report that two out of three Kiwis watched The Chase last year.

More to come.