Last season of MAFS had us on the edge of our seats the entire way through, so you can’t blame us for eagerly waiting to see how the 2025 cast measure up!
Three have confirmed we can expect to watch season 12 of Married At First Sight Australia on NZ screens from February 3rd on ThreeNow. If you haven’t already made your account, get onto it so you don’t fall behind.
Today we’re meeting the new range of brides and grooms – including some Kiwi features – and learning a bit about them so we know what we have to look forward to.
To jump to the brides, click here, or to jump to the grooms, click here. Not in a rush? Take your time to scroll through and get to know everyone!
Brides

Carina, 31
Digital marketing manager
From a large Italian family, she’s the last of five siblings to wed and wants a “religious” groom.

Jacqui, 29
Model and yoga teacher
Having twice been Miss NZ at the International Yacht Model pageant, she’s after the “male version of me”.

Jamie, 28
Account manager
A fiery pocket rocket who hates “man buns and bad teeth”, Jamie says her worst trait is her mouth.

Katie, 37
Restaurant CEO
Smart, successful and sassy, Katie is ready to meet a man who isn’t intimidated by her power.

Lauren, 37
Business owner
She likes to call the shots at work but is looking for an “instinctly masculine” man to take the lead at home.

Morena, 57
DJ and fitness instructor
The vivacious mum-of-two is ready to love again after her 29-year marriage ended seven years ago.

Rhi, 34
Account manager
Fresh from a seven-year relationship, Rhi wants a husband who will challenge her at home and in the gym.

Sierah, 31
Financial associate advisor
Looking for a man who can “carry me around like a baby”, Sierah’s longest relationship lasted four months.

Ash, 34
Dance studio owner
A hardcore MAFS fan, singer and mum Ash wants her marriage to be the “Jules and Cam of this season”.

Awhina, 30
Aged care worker
Proud of her Kiwi heritage, the mum-of-one hopes to find a match after splitting from her high-school love.
Grooms

Tony, 53
Fishing charter captain
Already a pro at navigating rocky waters, the twice-married man is ready to face the drama tsunami that is MAFS.

Tim, 38
Primary school teacher
A self-described “big, cuddly teddy bear”, Tim hopes to find the one after his ex-girlfriend ended their relationship abruptly.

Adrian, 30
E-Commerce business owner
Scoring himself a “perfect 10” in the looks and personality departments, Adrian hopes to find a bride with the same rating.

Billy, 31
Plasterer
The classic cheeky “English lad” is looking for a home-body bride with a “big bunda” (bum) who doesn’t wear Crocs!

Dave, 36
Builder
Standing at a whopping 2m tall, the self-described “friendly giant” is keen to find a “natural, cute” girl with a big personality.

Eliot, 35
Business owner
The controversial groom of the season, he’s blunt, has traditional values and knows what he wants. Good luck, Mrs Eliot!

Jake, 30
PE teacher
The self-described “golden retriever” and “nerd” enjoys nothing more than anime, computer games and karaoke.

Jeff, 39
Electrician
This self-proclaimed mama’s boy is looking for a woman who has the same values as his beloved mother.

Paul, 30
Wellness advisor
While he may look like a smooth-talking bachelor, the French-born hunk is actually a “big softie” and a “hopeless romantic”.

Ryan, 36
Project manager
Describing himself as a “warrior who wants to get the most out of life”, he’s looking for a bride who “prioritises her health”.
Married At First Sight Australia (Season 12) premieres in New Zealand on Monday, 3 February on ThreeNow, and same day on Three at 7.00pm.
From Sunday, 9 February, episodes will air Sunday-Wednesday, weekly.