
Off the Grid with Colin and Manu
2025– · TVNZ 1 · 60 min · 2 seasons
S02E08 · Episode 8
Sun, 26 July, 5:30 pm
In Auckland, Colin and Manu go all out, stepping into the boxing ring and attempting to make their own pies, before closing the journey with a final feast for the crew's families.
About
MKR favourites Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge are going Off The Grid on a road trip around Aotearoa to discover local places, local faces, and local produce - with a generous dose of banter for good measure!
Episodes
- E01
Episode 1
Sun, 7 June· 60 minColin and Manu are back on the road in Aotearoa, starting in Stewart Island chasing blue cod then hit the road for a venison riverside cook-up with Betty on the way to Te Anau.
- E02
Episode 2
Sun, 14 June· 60 minColin and Manu fly into Fiordland to cook onboard Pure Salt, then head to Otago for axe throwing with Laura from Real Country before cycling the high country at Minaret Station.
- E03
Episode 3
Sun, 21 June· 60 minColin and Manu join forces with Richard from Emerson's to cook up a feast and create their own Betty Beer. Then it's back on the road to cook alongside Kiwi icon Fleur from Fleur's Kitchen.
- E04
Episode 4
Sun, 28 June· 60 minIn Akaroa the boys swim with dolphins before rolling into Christchurch to meet Pipiri for a smash burger feast, capped off with a classic sausage sizzle and morning swim with the locals.
- E05
Episode 5
Sun, 5 July· 60 minLamb tail is on the menu as Colin and Manu head to Boars Nest to cook with the locals before making their way to Retaruke to try their luck hunting wild boar.
- E06
Episode 6
Sun, 12 July· 60 minColin and Manu head north for a catch and cook at the Poor Knights Islands, then the road trip rolls on to the Bay of Islands for a swim and an evening of luxury at Paroa Winery.
- E07
Episode 7
Sun, 19 July· 60 minThe boys head north to the Bay of Islands to cook with friends, before Ninety Mile Beach for a cook and fish in a tinny on the Kaipara Harbour.
- E08
Episode 8
Sun, 26 July· 60 minIn Auckland, Colin and Manu go all out, stepping into the boxing ring and attempting to make their own pies, before closing the journey with a final feast for the crew's families.
Cast

Manu Feildel
Manu Feildel

Colin Fassnidge
Colin Fassnidge