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The New Zealand version of Ninja Warrior is set to be a ratings hit across both the South Island, North Island and South Brisbane regions, as the new variation of the internationally renowned reality TV show adds their own Kiwi-flavour to their obstacle courses.
NZ Ninja Warrior (sometimes abbreviated as NZNW) is set to be a fan favourite on channel TV3, as the sports entertainment competition spin-off looks set to challenge hundreds of contestants in rugby drills as well as high-rise scaffolding.
Set to be hosted by Kiwi popstar Lorde and former All Blacks captain, Tana Umaga – the program will also include obstacles based on pub security and motorcycle jacket stitching.
“Contestants will have to prove themselves able to throw drunk Australians out of a pub gaming room, as well as recite every single name in Richie McCaw’s extended family” said one producer.
“The eight storey scaffolding course will be by far the most high-octane. Do our contestants have what it takes to have the top floor ready for a slab within the time limit?”
“Only time will tell”
It is believed that while working on the scaffolding obstacle course contestants will be required to carry a very loud bose speaker playing Kiwi reggae, while also making heaps of in-jokes that other tradesmen can’t understand.
