The GC

The GC is a New Zealand reality television series that premiered on TV3 on May 2, 2012 in New Zealand. The series follows the lives of a group of Māori living in Gold Coast, Queensland.

For the English media personality, see Gemma Collins.

The GC
Genre	Reality Television Documentary
Created by	Bailey Mackey
Starring	Tylah Jones Wharehinga Rosanna Arkle Zane Houia Elyse Minhinnick (DJ Tuini) Alby Waititi Cole Smith Nuz Ngatai Matai Smith Holly Subritzky Matatia Brell Braydon Mcmahon
Narrated by	Tame Noema Season 1-2 Tylah Jones Wharehinga Season 3
Opening theme	"Vibrations" by Jade Louise featuring Savage[1]
Country of origin	New Zealand
Original language(s)	English, Maori
No. of seasons	3
No. of episodes	24
Production
Executive producer(s)	Bailey Mackey
Production location(s)	Gold Coast, Australia
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Running time	30 minutes (including commercials)
Production company(s)	Eyeworks Touchdown
Distributor	Mediaworks New Zealand
Release
Original network	TV3 (2012–14) Four (2015)
Picture format	1080i HDTV
Audio format	5.1 Digital
Original release	2 May 2012 (2012-05-02) – 29 July 2015 (2015-07-29)
External links
Website

The series has been compared to the American reality show The Hills.[2]

Production

The show was originally pitched as an observational documentary series called Golden Mozzies, described as "looking at seven Māori families living on Australia's Gold Coast". In August 2011, the producers of Golden Mozzies received $419,408 from broadcast funding agency NZ On Air for the production of eight 30 minute episodes. However, the format and title of the series was changed with NZ On Air's knowledge.[3]

In 2013, a second season of The GC was funded by Maori broadcast funding agency Te Māngai Pāho with stricter requirements for Maori language and cultural content. $419,384 was granted for eight 30 minute episodes.[4]

In 2015, it was announced via the shows Facebook page that the show was renewed for a third season, along with new cast members and the show being moved to channel Four which has now been revamped as Bravo.

The third season premiered in July 2015.[5]

Cast

The show revolves around Tylah Jones Wharehinga, Rosanna Arkle, Zane Houia, Elyse Minhinnick, Braydon McMahon, Holly Subritzky, Cole Smith, Alby Waititi, Nuz Ngatai, Matai Smith, and Matatia Brell. Former cast members include Tame Noema, Jade Louise, Jessie Nugent, Nathan Waikato, Brooke James, and Jade Ruwhiu.

Main

Name	Seasons
	1	2	3
Elyse Minhinnick (DJ Tuini)	Main
Rosanna "Rosie" Arckle	Main
Zane Houia	Main
Alby Waititi	Main
Jade Louise Harawira	Main		Recurring
Cole Smith	Recurring	Main
Ngahere "Nuz" Ngatai	Recurring		Main
Matai Smith		Guest	Main
Holly Subritzky			Main
Matatia			Main
Braydon			Main
Tylah			Main
Layla Subritzky			Recurring
Jessie Nugent	Main	Guest
Tame Noema	Main
Nathan Waikato	Main
Brooke James	Main
Jade Ruwhiu	Main

Critical reception

Following the screening of the pilot episode viewers branded the show as "fake" and "pathetic" and within hours a Facebook page called "Cancel the GC TV Show" was started.[6] According to a New Zealand Herald article the Facebook page had over 2100 "likes" within 12 hours of the show's airing.

There have also been questions about the show's funding. Following the screening of the pilot episode it was revealed that NZ on Air gave NZ$419,408 to fund the first series of The GC. According to news website Scoop Independent News, NZ on Air thought they were funding a series about seven Māori families living on the Gold Coast of Australia with the working title Golden Mozzies.[7] The same website published a press release from NZ on Air in August 2011 outlining that NZ on Air had approved funding for Golden Mozzies, which was then labeled as a documentary series.[8]

Episodes

Series one

No.	Title	Ratings	Time-shifted ratings	Original air date
01	"Episode 1"	370,660	17,490	2 May 2012 (2012-05-02)
Tame throws a housewarming party with his flatmates Jade and Zane, their girlfriends Jessi and Rose, and friends Nate, Nuz, Alby, DJ Tuini and Jade Louise.
02	"Episode 2"	289,480	24,030	9 May 2012 (2012-05-09)
Tame faces the morning after the party; Jessi attends her first glamour model shoot; Alby reveals a shocking revelation.
03	"Episode 3"	297,920	7110	16 May 2012 (2012-05-16)
Tame confesses all; Jade Louise considers her singing career; the whare boys look are more investment opportunities; Rosie take Alby to a photo shoot; and the boys check out Cole's new gym.
04	"Episode 4"	245,620	—	23 May 2012 (2012-05-23)
Nate auditions; Cole's father helps out with the gym; Tame and Jade Louise are pushed to take things further; Jade Louise has a confession for Tame.
05	"Episode 5"	294,670	9810	30 May 2012 (2012-05-30)
The girls crash the boys night out; Cole's gym opening is close; Jade Louise and Nuz put on a show; Rosie is jealous of Zane; DJ Tuini discovers a family secret.
06	"Episode 6"	254,970	21,940	6 June 2012 (2012-06-06)
DJ Tuini considers a return to New Zealand, Zane tries to make peace with Rosie, Jessi is jealous of Jade; Cole wants to get back in the ring.
07	"Episode 7"	325,860	20,480	13 June 2012 (2012-06-13)
DJ Tuini returns to her marae; Cole's gym opening is running behind schedule; the boys make it to haka practise; Jade and Jessi's have relationship troubles.
08	"Episode 8"	318,860	20,960	20 June 2012 (2012-06-20)
Cole's whanau arrive from New Zealand; Jade Louise records her first single; Nate takes driving lessons; Tame has a surprise.

References

1. "Jade Louise Releases Her Debut Single Featuring Savage".
2. "TV review: Reality bites on The GC". New Zealand Herald. 3 May 2012. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
3. "TV Documentaries for 2012". NZ On Air. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
4. "Series rua for The GC". NZ Herald. 4 April 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
5. "The GC". m.facebook.com. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
6. "Viewers want 'The GC' cancelled". New Zealand Herald. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
7. "Storm About To Blow Up Over Gold Coast". Scoop Independent News. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
8. "Something For Everyone: Strong TV Documentaries for 2012". Scoop Independent News. 11 August 2011. Retrieved 8 May 2012.