The first season of New Zealand Idol was produced by Fremantle Media subsidiary Grundy Television in association with UK company 19TV, and was broadcast on TVNZ in the early half of 2004.
The successful contestants who made it through to the "Top 60" rounds would spend a gruelling three days at the theatre.
Advancing to the Top 10: Camillia Temple, Ben Lummis and Filipo Saipani Wildcard Contender: Nigel Withington
Advancing to the Top 10: Luke Whaanga, Dave Houma and Michael Murphy Wildcard Contender: Jessie Cassin
Advancing to the Top 10: Robin Johnson, Sela Mahe and Eddie Gaiger Wildcard Contender: Amanda Boyce Advancing to the Top 10: Jessie Cassin Ben Lummis (born 1 June 1978 in Wellington) was the winner of the first series of New Zealand Idol.