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Treasure Island 2023
Season 7
Presented byBree Tomasel
Jayden Daniels
No. of days15
No. of castaways16
WinnersMatty McLean
(Zeal NZ)
Runners-upLana Searle
Dame Susan Devoy
Location Mamanuca Islands, Fiji
No. of episodes15
Release
Original network TVNZ 2
TVNZ+
Original release30 January (2023-01-30) –
1 March 2023 (2023-03-01)
Season chronology

Treasure Island 2023 (Treasure Island: Fans v Faves) was the seventh regular edition and the 13th season overall of the New Zealand reality-television series Treasure Island which returned to Mamanuca Islands, Fiji since the COVID-19 pandemic. This season premiered on 30 January 2023, and aired weekly, Monday to Wednesday, at 7:30 PM on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+; hosted by Bree Tomasel and a new co-host Jayden Daniels. [1] This season was the first season to include former seasons contestants and a winner since Superstars of Treasure Island in 2005, competed in charity challenges and a chance to win $50,000. [2]

Matty McLean won the treasure hunt on Day 15 and took $50,000 for Zeal NZ. Lana Searle and Dame Susan Devoy were the other two finalists. This season raised $120,000 across nine various charities across New Zealand. [3]

Castaways

Eight fans went head to head with eight celebrities from previous seasons, all looking for redemption and hungry for the win. [4] The 16 castaways were initially separated into two tribes with Fijian names based on fauna of Fiji: Vai Vealoni (Fijian manta ray) and Beka Beka (Fijian monkey-faced bat).

Team Vai consisted of "The Fans" and Team Beka were "The Faves" of the show.

Day 1 - Josh Oakley revealed to the cast that he was Dame Susan Devoy's son.

Day 5 - Matty McLean won the captain's test and chose Alex King to switch tribes.

Day 7 - Both tribes merged (Cokovata in Fijian) and became the most castaways within the camp in the show's history.

Day 8 - The face-off winner, Art Green, chose three castaways (instead of the usual two) for a double-elimination challenge in the show's history.

Day 14 - Matty McLean won the final reward challenge, which included $10,000 for his charity.

Castaways of Treasure Island: Fans v Faves Season 2023
CastawaysOriginal TribeSwitched TribeMerged TribeFinishCharity Prize Raised
Matty McLean
33, Breakfast Weatherman
2019 , Chosen Charity: ZEAL Education Trust 		BekaBekaCokovata
(Merged)		Winner
Won Treasure Hunt
Day 15		$50,000 + $10,000
Lana Searle
34, More FM Host
2021 , Chosen Charity: The Cake Detective 		BekaBekaRunner-up
Lost Treasure Hunt
Day 15		$5,000
Dame Susan Devoy
58, Former World Squash Champion
2022 , Chosen Charity: The Aunties NZ 		BekaBeka$2,500
Dave "Wardie" Ward
45, Nelson, Container Terminal Supervisor
Chosen Charity: Te Kiwi Maia  		VaiVai13th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 14		$10,000
Art Green
35, TV Host/Entrepreneur
2021 , Chosen Charity: Movember NZ 		BekaBeka11th/12th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 13		$10,000
Lance Savali
29, International Dancer/Choreographer
2021 , Chosen Charity: Heart Foundation NZ 		BekaBeka$15,000
Alex King
25, Mai FM Host, Actress
2022 , Chosen Charity: Duffy Books 		BekaVai10th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 11		$2,500
Joe Cotton
45, Former TV/Radio Host
2004 , Chosen Charity: Motor Neuron Disease (MND) NZ 		BekaBeka9th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 10		N/A
Jane Yee
43, Auckland, Podcaster, The Spinoff
Chosen Charity: Autism NZ  		VaiVai8th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 9		$10,000
Adam O’Brien
33, Auckland, Labourer/Former Survivor NZ Contestant
Chosen Charity: Trees That Count 		VaiVai6th/7th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 8		N/A
Anna Thomas
28, Auckland, Personal Trainer/Event Manager
Chosen Charity: The Kindness Institute 		VaiVaiN/A
Kathryn "Katie" Isla Middleton
30, Artist/Nanny
Chosen Charity: Inner City Women's Group 		VaiVai5th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 7		N/A
Josh Oakley
26, Mount Maunganui, Area Sales Manager
Chosen Charity: Big Buddy NZ 		VaiVai4th Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 6		$5,000
Josh "Joshie" Kronfeld
51, Former All Blacks/Physiotherapist
2004 & 2005 , Chosen Charity: Race4Life NZ 		BekaBeka3rd Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 5		N/A
Jessica "Jess" Waru
22, Auckland, Influencer
Chosen Charity: Revolution Tour Trust 		Vai2nd Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 3		N/A
Micah Marsh
22, Waiheke Island, Gym Membership Consultant
Chosen Charity: Child Fund 		Vai1st Eliminated
Lost Duel
Day 2		N/A

    Challenges

    DayIndividual CharityRewardFace-offCaptaincyCaptain TestEliminationEliminatedRef.
    1 [5] VaiJaneMattyJane [6]
    2 [7] VaiJoshBekaJaneMattyWardie [lower-alpha 1]
    Micah    		vs.JoshieMicah Marsh [8]
    3 [9] BekaLanceBekaJaneMattyJessvs.ArtJessica "Jess" Waru [10]
    4 [11] VaiWardieBekaAnna [lower-alpha 2] MattyMatty [lower-alpha 3] [12]
    5 [13] BekaLanceBekaAnnaMattyJoshvs.JoshieJosh "Joshie" Kronfeld [14]
    6 [15] VaiJaneBekaAnnaMattyJoshvs.ArtJosh Oakley [16]
    7 [17] BekaArtWardieKatievs.SusanKathryn "Katie" Isla Middleton [18]
    8 [19] CokovataArtArtAdamvs.Annavs.JaneAdam O’Brien [20]
    JaneAnna Thomas
    9 [21] CokovataLanaLanceAlexvs.JaneJane Yee [22]
    10 [23] CokovataAlex [lower-alpha 4]
    Susan [lower-alpha 4]     		WardieArtvs.JoeJoe Cotton [24]
    11 [25] CokovataWardieLanceAlexvs.LanaAlex King [26]
    12 [27] CokovataLanceArt [lower-alpha 5]
    Matty    		Art [28]
    DayRewardFace-offEliminationEliminatedRef.
    13 [29] Lana & MattyArt & Lancevs.Susan & WardieArt Green [30]
    Lance Savali
    14 [31] Matty [lower-alpha 6] Lana & MattySusanvs.WardieDave "Wardie" Ward [32]
    15 [33] Lanavs.Mattyvs.SusanLana Searle [34]
    Dame Susan Devoy
      The contestant was eliminated after their first time in the elimination challenge.
      The contestant was eliminated after their second time in the elimination challenge.
      The contestant was eliminated after their third time in the elimination challenge.
      The contestant was eliminated after the fourth or more time in the elimination challenge.
    1. ↑ Jane switched Wardie with Micah
    2. ↑ Won the majority votes during change of captaincy voting.
    3. ↑ Chose Alex to switch to Vai.
    4. 1 2 Won $2,500 each
    5. ↑ Matty switched reward with Art and gain an advantage in the face-off
    6. ↑ Matty won $10,000 for his charity and a reward scroll.

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    1. ↑ "@breetomasel and @jaydendaniels__ are taking to the islands of Fiji as hosts for our brand-new series! Treasure Island: Fans vs Faves - starts January on TVNZ 2 & TVNZ+". Instagram .
    2. ↑ "Castaways revealed for Treasure Island: Fans v Faves". TVNZ. 8 January 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
    3. ↑ Mortimer, Jenni (1 March 2023). "Treasure Island Fans v Faves ep 15: Breakfast presenter Matty McLean wins Treasure Island in emotional finale". NZ Herald . Retrieved 1 March 2023.
    4. ↑ "Treasure Island: Fans v Faves". TVNZ. 4 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
    5. ↑ "Season 2023, Episode 1 — 8 of the biggest fans head to Fiji to take on some of the best to have played before. It's the most unhinged, action-packed Treasure Island you've ever seen as Fans take on the Faves.". Treasure Island. Season 7. Episode 1. 30 January 2023.
    6. ↑ Mortimer, Jenni (30 January 2023). "Review: Is Treasure Island Fans v Faves worth the watch?". NZHerald . Retrieved 30 January 2023.
    7. ↑ "Season 2023, Episode 2 — Secret alliances start forming behind the scenes and a poor choice threatens to send someone packing.". Treasure Island. Season 7. Episode 2. 31 January 2023.
    8. ↑ Mortimer, Jenni (31 January 2023). "Treasure Island Fans v Faves ep 2: Tensions rise, balls fly and the nicest player is eliminated". NZHerald . Retrieved 31 January 2023.
    9. ↑ "Season 2023, Episode 3 — Still coming to terms with the last night's first elimination, tension reaches breaking point on the island with an outburst that might change the island dynamic forever.". Treasure Island. Season 7. Episode 3. 1 February 2023.
    10. ↑ Mortimer, Jenni (1 February 2023). "Treasure Island Fans v Faves ep3: Elimination and all-out war erupts after fan attacks Alex King". NZHerald . Retrieved 1 February 2023.
    11. ↑ "Season 2023, Episode 4 — A captain's vote tests camp alliances and an unsolicited trade lands one castaway in hot water with their team.". Treasure Island. Season 7. Episode 4. 6 February 2023.
    12. ↑ Mortimer, Jenni (6 February 2023). "Treasure Island Fans v Faves ep 4: Rule breaking, back stabbing and one massive storm". NZHerald . Retrieved 6 February 2023.
    13. ↑ "Season 2023, Episode 5 — Matty makes waves when he sends one of his own to join team Vai - and tempers flare when a shock elimination selection catches one celeb by surprise.". Treasure Island. Season 7. Episode 5. 7 February 2023.
    14. ↑ Mortimer, Jenni (7 February 2023). "Treasure Island Fans v Faves ep 5: Josh Kronfeld eliminated in epic battle with namesake". NZHerald . Retrieved 7 February 2023.
    15. ↑ "Season 2023, Episode 6 — Strategies get complicated as new clues and alliances come into play. And will the fans be able to make a comeback and put an end to their losing streak?". Treasure Island. Season 7. Episode 6. 8 February 2023.
    16. ↑ Mortimer, Jenni (8 February 2023). "Treasure Island Fans v Faves ep 6: Josh Oakley eliminated after heated fight turns sour". NZHerald . Retrieved 8 February 2023.
    17. ↑ "Season 2023, Episode 7 — The merge is on the horizon, and the island vibes are thrown into chaos as change threatens to collapse alliances, and loyalty is tested.". Treasure Island. Season 7. Episode 7. 13 February 2023.
    18. ↑ Mortimer, Jenni (13 February 2023). "Treasure Island Fans v Faves ep 7: Katie Middleton eliminated in epic battle with Dame Susan Devoy". NZHerald . Retrieved 13 February 2023.
    19. ↑ "Season 2023, Episode 8 — All bets are off in the post- merge scramble as new alliances are revealed, leading us to the biggest elimination battle yet!". Treasure Island. Season 7. Episode 8. 14 February 2023.
    20. ↑ Mortimer, Jenni (14 February 2023). "Treasure Island Fans v Faves ep 8: A double elimination rocks camp". NZ Herald . Retrieved 15 February 2023.
    21. ↑ "Season 2023, Episode 9 — Alliances are exposed leaving the campsite in utter chaos. With 4 fans left in the game, can they turn it around? And the first endurance challenge of the season pushes the teams to their limit.". Treasure Island. Season 7. Episode 9. 15 February 2023.
    22. ↑ Mortimer, Jenni (15 February 2023). "Treasure Island Fans v Faves ep 9: Matty McLean collapses and an alliance goes horribly wrong". NZ Herald . Retrieved 15 February 2023.
    23. ↑ "Season 2023, Episode 10 — 10 players remain in the game! And Alex outs her advantage to one other player – but will it lead her to victory or will it backfire?". Treasure Island. Season 7. Episode 10. 20 February 2023.
    24. ↑ Mortimer, Jenni (20 February 2023). "Treasure Island Fans v Faves ep 10: Superhero plot derailed and Dame Susan Devoy removed from island for medical assessment". NZ Herald . Retrieved 20 February 2023.
    25. ↑ "Season 2023, Episode 11 — Sneaky plans are set in motion. And even with the end in sight, frustration boils over and one player is driven to breaking point.". Treasure Island. Season 7. Episode 11. 21 February 2023.
    26. ↑ Mortimer, Jenni (21 February 2023). "Treasure Island Fans v Faves ep 11: Matty McLean breaks down and Alex King is sent home". NZ Herald . Retrieved 21 February 2023.
    27. ↑ "Season 2023, Episode 12 — A face off challenge sees all players desperate for the win as the reward will be advantageous to the game. Then, strategies run wild and Matty's secret is revealed.". Treasure Island. Season 7. Episode 12. 22 February 2023.
    28. ↑ Mortimer, Jenni (22 February 2023). "Treasure Island Fans v Faves ep 12: Terrible toilet timing and medics called in for Art Green". NZ Herald . Retrieved 21 February 2023.
    29. ↑ "Season 2023, Episode 13 — The vibes are off as the fate of the final six lie in Art's hands. Then, secrets get spilled as the box truth comes out.". Treasure Island 2023. Season 7. Episode 13. 27 February 2023.
    30. ↑ Mortimer, Jenni (27 February 2023). "Treasure Island Fans v Faves ep 13: Biggest upset in show's history as Art Green and Lance Savali go home in shock elimination". NZ Herald . Retrieved 27 February 2023.
    31. ↑ "Season 2023, Episode 14 — All bets are off as the pressure mounts for the remaining players. As 4 becomes three, who will take out the win and be crowned as the winner of Treasure Island – Fans v Faves?". Treasure Island 2023. Season 7. Episode 14. 28 February 2023.
    32. ↑ Mortimer, Jenni (28 February 2023). "Treasure Island Fans v Faves ep 14: Top 3 announced after Dame sends 'challenge beast' home". NZ Herald . Retrieved 28 February 2023.
    33. ↑ "Season 2023, Episode 15 — After 15 days on the island only three faves remain. In the toughest challenge yet, who will win this season of Treasure Island, and cash in $50,000 to go towards their chosen charity?". Treasure Island 2023. Season 7. Episode 15. 1 March 2023.
    34. ↑ Mortimer, Jenni (1 March 2023). "Treasure Island Fans v Faves ep 15: Breakfast presenter Matty McLean wins Treasure Island in emotional finale". NZ Herald . Retrieved 1 March 2023.
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