Bay of Plenty man becomes first Kiwi to win Alone

Tuesday 10 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 10 Jun 2025, 4:31pm

Shay Williamson has become the first New Zealander to win the survival show Alone. The Bay of Plenty possum-trapper survived 76 days in the Tasmanian wilderness, claiming a prize of A$250,000.

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1. Stuff via RNZTue 10 Jun 2025, 1:38pm

   76 days, 1100 worms, 25 percent body weight down - the first Kiwi to take out Alone (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZTue 10 Jun 2025, 3:32pm

   First Kiwi to take out Alone — 76 days, 1100 worms, 25% less body weight (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 10 Jun 2025, 4:31pm

   Kiwi trapper Shay Williamson wins Alone: Australia, claims $270,000 prize after 76 days (opens in new tab)