Survivor New Zealand is a reality television show based on the popular American TV show, Survivor. Contestants compete in a series of challenges while living in isolated camps and voting each other off until there is one "Sole Survivor" left standing. The show tests the contestants' survival skills, strategic thinking, and social abilities, as they must outwit, outlast, and outplay their competitors.
The first season of Survivor New Zealand aired in 2017 and was hosted by Matt Chisholm. The show takes place in various locations around New Zealand, with the first season filmed in the Bay of Islands. Contestants are usually split into two tribes, with challenges, rewards, and tribal councils taking place regularly.
Each episode of Survivor New Zealand shows the contestants competing in challenges, followed by the losing tribe having to vote someone out at tribal council. The winner of the individual immunity challenge is safe from being voted out and can choose someone else to be safe as well. The tiebreaker is usually a fire-making challenge, with the loser being sent home.
The show has proven to be popular with audiences in New Zealand, with the first season being a ratings success. It has also helped to increase tourism to the areas where it is filmed. The second season of Survivor New Zealand aired in 2018, with Lisa Carrington taking over as host. The show is set to begin filming its third season in 2021.
