The Apprentice New Zealand is here at last.

Fourteen candidates will compete for the chance to become The Apprentice to
Wellington-based property mogul Terry Serepisos.

Each week they'll battle it out in a series of tasks designed to test their business acumen, their entrepreneurial spirit, their skills, their leadership ... and their ability to cope under pressure

The winner receives a one-year contract with a six-figure salary, apartment, and the use of a luxury car - not to mention the opportunity to work alongside one of New Zealand's leading business entrepreneurs.

Who will be fired - and who will be hired?

Congratulations to Thomas Ben, New Zealand's first ever Apprentice

Thomas and his family moved to Wellington in July 2010 and is hard at work with Terry at Century City.