At the beginning of Mitre 10 Dream Home, Mike and Te Ana were chosen as the yellow team, and Rachael and Dave as the blue team, and then began their challenge of renovating and extending two rundown relocated homes.
"When they were first chosen we explained the process, but until they experienced it firsthand, it was difficult for them to understand really what it was like to cope with the demands of the work; being in front of cameras, building a house, different team dynamics, tiredness and the publicity that the show generates," Mitre 10 Dream Home producer Lindi Elder said.
"I think both couples have coped extremely well with the demands of the past few months, especially as they both have young childen."
Starting from scratch, the two teams have worked tirelessly over nine weekends, pouring their hearts and souls into the project, renovating the houses room by room, to create their dream homes.
Elder said that while the couples developed renovating skills and grew in confidence throughout the series, the support of family and friends had been integral to the process.
"Both couples have had amazing family and friend support, not only during the renovation part of the show, but with people turning up to help every weekend.
"Their dads turned up each weekend to work on the houses, and their mums were babysitting and cooking behind the scenes - all this because they love their kids and want a better future for them," Elder said.
"It's also the reason Dave and Rachael and Mike and Te Ana took part in the show - so they can give their kids a better future."
Presenter Jayne Kiely agreed.
"It has just been so great to see the whole community get behind the two couples, helping them to achieve their dream."
Both young couples deserve to win, as they have worked incredibly hard, and, most incredibly, they've become friends with each other, but tonight only one couple can take away the prize.
Chosen by public vote and TV2's expert judges, the winning couple will be awarded the grand prize of their fully renovated house, including all the contents and the landscaped section - a prize package worth more than $500,000.
The other couple will have to take their chances at the auction. Mitre 10 Dream Home Monday, 20 April, 7.30pm
