Celebrity Treasure Island 2022 is the sixth celebrity edition and the 12th season overall of the New Zealand reality-television series Treasure Island which returned to Ngataki, Northland, New Zealand. This season premiered on 5 September, and aired weekly, Monday to Wednesday, at 7:30 PM on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+; hosted by Matt Chisholm and Bree Tomasel.[1] One of the twenty-one celebrities won a grand prize of $100,000 for their chosen charity.[2]
Jesse Tuke won the treasure hunt on Day 27 and took $100,000 for Live Ocean.[3] Courtney Louise and Elvis Lopeti were the other two finalists. This season raised $205,000 across 14 various charities across New Zealand.
Castaways
Eighteen celebrities[4][5][6][7][8] were initially separated into three tribes with te reo Māori names based on flora and fauna of New Zealand: Kauri(Agathis australis), Kuaka (Bar-tailed godwit) and Mangō (Great white shark), including the merged tribe as Toroa (a Southern royal albatross).
This season was the first not to incorporate the show's pirate theme tradition in the game-play and introduced three celebrities (Dame Susan Devoy, Mike King and Ron Cribb) entered the competition subsequently as intruders on Day 2, Day 4 and Day 7 respectively.[9]
On Day 1, the twenty-second contestant was honoured as part of the cast. Former All BlackVa'aiga 'Inga' Tuigamala travelled to the filming location with the rest of the cast but left for health reasons and subsequently died. His chosen charity was awarded $5,000.[10][11] On Day 9, Ron Cribb won the individual charity challenge and announced that he competed for two charities instead of one; (Stand for Children) & former All BlacksInga's charity (Alliance Health Plus).
Castaways of Celebrity Treasure Island Season 2022
Castaways
Original Tribe
Intruded Tribe
Switched Tribe
Merged Tribe
Finish
Charity Prize Raised
Jesse Tuke 30, Sports Commentator Chosen Charity: Live Ocean
Mangō
Mangō
Kuaka
Toroa
Winner Won Treasure Hunt Day 27
$100,000 + $10,000
Courtenay Louise 28, Actress Chosen Charity: Voices of Hope[12]
Mangō
Mangō
Mangō
Runner-up Lost Treasure Hunt Day 27
$10,000
Elvis Lopeti 28, Dancer/TikTok Star Chosen Charity: Sisters United Trust[13]
^"Season 2022, Episode 1 — 21 celebrities arrive, ready to battle it out for worthy causes. A new mystery, new challenges and plenty of surprises will push them to their limit!". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 1. 5 September 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 2 — Tensions rise as the celebs jockey for power, and the game kicks up a notch as a new legend enters the arena.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 2. 6 September 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 3 — Relationships start to fracture for team Kauri. Meanwhile over at Mangō, alliances appear to be strong as Cassie and Courtney strengthen their ties.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 3. 7 September 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 4 — An intruder is around the corner ready to be called into the games, and the teams battle each other at faceoff challenge for a delicious reward and a surprising advantage.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 4. 12 September 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 5 — The teams have a restless night with heavy winds blowing through their kainga. Kuaka battle each other at the charity challenge, and at the faceoff teams fight it out for a double prize!". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 5. 13 September 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 6 — While Kauri is called upon for a charity challenge, the alliance between Mike, Mel and Alex starts to shift. At the elimination arena, things blow up as Mike sets off a grenade!". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 6. 14 September 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 7 — Mike shocks everyone at elimination and there's a prize worth fighting for at the faceoff! Plus, close-knit alliances are formed at an endurance challenge.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 7. 19 September 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 8 — Bree has $5,000 to give in the charity challenge, while a faceoff challenge tests each team's ability to work together as a whole.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 8. 20 September 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 9 — New alliances are in the air, Kuaka go head-to-head in the charity challenge and all teams are eager to win the faceoff for a kiwi classic.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 9. 21 September 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 10 — Teams will merge as Courtney holds the power! A charity challenge puts a $5,000 reward up for grabs in Kauri, and alliances grow in the game.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 10. 26 September 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 11 — A monolith appears on the island, Kuaka gather for the charity challenge and a Kiwi classic is up for grabs at the faceoff.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 11. 27 September 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 12 — With curiosity setting in about the monolith, things take a turn as teams find a clue back at their kainga. A set of individual challenges have players battling it out for the ultimate gamechanger.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 12. 28 September 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 13 — Jesse, Cam, Joel and Siobhan battle it out for the ultimate gamechanger, while another faceoff challenge is on the cards.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 13. 3 October 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 14 — Bree and Jesse set off on their journey to bury the treasure, while Kuaka and Mangō rip into their faceoff challenge.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 14. 4 October 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 15 — We're halfway through the games! While teams wait for the faceoff challenge, Dr. Joel creates a music video. And in the elimination challenge, strength and willpower will be tested.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 15. 5 October 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 16 — A familiar face makes a welcome return to the shores of Celebrity Treasure Island, and all are shocked when one of the game's powerhouses is eliminated.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 16. 10 October 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 17 — On this episode of Celebrity Treasure Island, the Kaiurungi for Kuaka, Jesse is forced to pick a side and the choosing of a new captain threatens to tear one team apart.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 17. 11 October 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 18 — Emotions flow as our celebrities reach breaking point and some are left scrambling to sure up alliances before time runs out.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 18. 12 October 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 19 — Big plans and poor communication could spell the downfall of one of the game's biggest threats.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 19. 17 October 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 20 — Courtenay has to decide where her loyalties lie and with the possibility of a team merge on the horizon, the celebs start to cement their alliances.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 20. 18 October 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 21 — The slip 'n' slide charity challenge is back! And Siobhan is faced with a difficult decision, resulting in a bombshell elimination that sees one celeb make the ultimate sacrifice.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 21. 19 October 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 22 — Tensions are high following a shock exit from the game! Then, Jesse finds himself stuck between two alliances and is forced to make a tough decision.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 22. 24 October 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 23 — Jesse does his best to patch things up with a fellow team mate. Then, Siobhan is out for revenge, while Courtney has a renewed focus on the game and is determined to not be left out in the cold.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 23. 25 October 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 24 — A turning point has hit the game, with true alliances exposed and motives revealed.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 24. 26 October 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 25 — The remaining celebrities standing are speculating a double elimination, but will they be right? And with the final in sight, the face off becomes a challenge like no other.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 25. 31 October 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 26 — The top 4 wake up and are feeling nostalgic as they reminisce their time on the island. Then an elimination battle that is a test of endurance will see two celebrities go head to head.". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 26. 1 November 2022.
^"Season 2022, Episode 27 — Season Final: The final three tear into the final challenge in the hopes to win $100,000 dollars for their chosen charity and be crowned the winner of this season of Celebrity Treasure Island!". Celebrity Treasure Island. Season 6. Episode 26. 2 November 2022.