Host Tāmati Coffey returned to the show,[1] along with judges Jason Kerrison and Rachel Hunter and key sponsor Toyota New Zealand.
[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.
[1][9] In April, TVNZ confirmed Opshop frontman Jason Kerrison would return as a judge.
Contestants could enter in one of three ways: online, via post, or in person at an open audition venue as part of the Toyota Talent Tour.
The semi-finals are pre-recorded the Thursday before broadcast at the City Impact Church in Albany, Auckland.