Courtney Washington, a teacher from Christchurch, was the first ever contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in New Zealand. She appeared in the first episode on September 9, 2008. Unfortunately, she was also the first contestant on that country's version of the show to leave with nothing at all, having missed the fourth question worth NZ$500, also having used all three of her lifelines in the process.
Courtney's Run to the Million
| NZ$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| Which Prince is a popular fairytale hero? | |
| • A: Prince Charles | • B: Prince Albert |
| • C: Prince Charming | • D: Prince of Darkness |
| NZ$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| In New Zealand, which of these terms is used to mean a teetotalling prude? 'Ask The Audience' lifeline used | |
| • A: Whinger - 33% | • B: Wowser - 52% |
| • C: Widgie - 11% | • D: Wharfie - 4% |
| NZ$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| What is the international society with membership limited to those with an IQ in the top two percent of a population? | |
| • A: Censa | • B: Sensa |
| • C: Mensa | • D: All Blacks |
| NZ$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| New Zealand's new fleet of Ministerial limousines is from which car manufacturer? '50:50' and 'Phone-a-Friend' lifelines used | |
| • A: BMW | • B: Mercedes |
| • C: Jaguar | • D: Hummer |
| Preceded by none | NZ Contestant (Series 1) Courtney Washington | Succeeded by Tim Markwell |
