Top Artificial Intelligence Influencers on Instagram in New Zealand (2026)

Discover the top Artificial Intelligence influencers on Instagram in New Zealand for 2026 and meet the New Zealand AI Instagrammers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right partners.

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Explore the top Artificial Intelligence influencers on Instagram in New Zealand for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover New Zealand Instagrammers in the Artificial Intelligence niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. Josef Rakich 🪬

    @josefrakichInstagramNew Zealand, Auckland, Waitakere, n.a. ( 50)

    💎 Owner Of @JoinWealthNetwork 🔥 Owner Of @Shred90Challenge 🏆 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗘!👇🏼

    Followers720K
    Engagement rate0.08%
    Average likes468
    Audience quality score49/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.4%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Australia17.7%
    New Zealand16.9%
    United States16.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness43.5%
    Trainer16.4%
    Nutrition11.3%
  2. 2. Lulu and Tuktuk 🐶

    @lulu_andtuktukInstagramNew Zealand

    Your daily dose of serotonin 😇 🐶 🐶 Staffy & Bully siblings 🇳🇿 NZ 💖 AI Assistant @pawzapp 🔥 @bullybillows Ambassadors 📩

    Hashtags#puppy#dogs#dog#americanbully
    Mentions
    @bullybillows@bullybillows
    Followers332K
    Engagement rate1.7%
    Average likes97.1K
    Audience quality score95/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.

    Not enough data yet

    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States28.6%
    India25.7%
    New Zealand15.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography13.1%
    Fitness13.1%
    Music11.5%
  3. 3. Samuel Runnacles

    @nftplugofficialInstagramNew Zealand, Auckland

    🇳🇿 | Auckland New Zealand 📍 🔐 | Director of Marketing @TheUnioverse 🔌 | Founder NFT PLUG™️ 20M+ Views 🎥

    Hashtags#gaming#giveaway#token#gamer
    Followers292K
    Engagement rate0.8%
    Average likes1.9K
    Audience quality score74/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.4%
    202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States27.3%
    New Zealand21.2%
    India18.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner13.6%
    Fashion12.4%
    Blogger12.4%
  4. 4. Veda Austin

    @vedaaustin_waterInstagramNew Zealand

    “Water is not a resource, it is Source” 💦 •Water researcher •Author •Artist •Photographer 📍New Zealand

    Hashtags#water#vedaaustin#crystallography#ice
    Followers290K
    Engagement rate0.4%
    Average likes479
    Audience quality score60/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.

    Not enough data yet

    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States27.4%
    India23.3%
    New Zealand20.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion16.7%
    Fitness13.3%
    Dog Owner11.7%
  5. 5. Jordie Barrett

    @jordie_barrettInstagramNew Zealand

    🇳🇿 @justballstriking

    Hashtags#blackclash#bayoval#rugby#cricketvsrugby
    Mentions
    @photosportnz@photosportnz@whoop@whoop@allblacks@allblacks+1@leinsterrugby
    Followers256K
    Engagement rate9.8%
    Average likes21.6K
    Audience quality score64/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.8%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    New Zealand22.5%
    Australia10.2%
    Argentina6.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Rugby27.5%
    Sports10.0%
    Dog Owner10.0%
  6. 6. Gabriel Cavalcanti

    @gabrielcavalcanti01InstagramNew Zealand, Southland, n.a. ( 427)

    Aiiiin que gatuuu 😹 087 🌵 Compositor 🎼 🖊️ Empreendedor 💈 Cl1ca aqui👇🏻😏 @gabrielcavalcantireserva

    Hashtags#viralvideos#viralreels#viral#viralpost
    Followers226K
    Engagement rate1.1%
    Average likes2.5K
    Audience quality score86/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.5%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Brazil76.8%
    Portugal5.4%
    Peru3.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness13.9%
    Dog Owner12.9%
    Music9.9%
  7. 7. Carlotta Cerri

    @lateladicarlottablogInstagramNew Zealand

    Creatrice dell’Educazione a Lungo Termine su latela.com 📕 Cosa sarò da grande 🎙️ Educare con calma⁣ 🚐 Viaggiamo a tempo pieno dal 2019 @finnandaway

    Hashtags#educarealungotermine#educazionealungotermine#instagramvsreality#distanzaemotiva
    Mentions
    @healthybusylife@healthybusylife@chiaragrasso_etologa@chiaragrasso_etologa@mammasuperhero@mammasuperhero+1@eco_vegan_mama
    Followers220K
    Engagement rate0.09%
    Average likes-
    Audience quality score57/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+2.1%
    20212022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Italy80.8%
    Germany6.7%
    France3.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion14.7%
    Music13.3%
    Mommy12.0%
  8. 8. Lara Briden

    @larabridenInstagramNew Zealand, Canterbury, Christchurch, n.a. ( 355)

    ♀️ Clinician and author. Helping women understand periods, hormones & metabolism with practical, compassionate strategies. 🔸Feel better. DM for info.

    Hashtags#onahealth#perimenopause#hormonehealth#metabolism
    Followers202K
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes226
    Audience quality score62/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.4%
    201820202021202320242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Australia28.6%
    United States23.8%
    Canada7.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Nutrition16.5%
    Dog Owner13.3%
    Mommy11.9%
  9. 9. Solid Classroom Management ⭐️Engagement ⭐️Relationships

    @myclassbloomInstagramNew Zealand, Canterbury, Christchurch, n.a. ( 355)

    Teacher Resource Creator! Classroom management 🤝student engagement 🤝class community! Fun is in stories! Collabs📧 Click below👇🏽

    Followers177K
    Engagement rate1.3%
    Average likes397
    Audience quality score75/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.9%
    201920202021202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States51.1%
    United Kingdom14.9%
    Mexico4.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Mommy31.4%
    Dog Owner20.3%
    Food9.2%
  10. 10. William Patino

    @williampatino_photographyInstagramNew Zealand

    Full-time landscape photographer based in Fiordland New Zealand. Specialising in NZ workshops and online teaching. No AI generated imagery. YouTube 👇🏼

    Followers145K
    Engagement rate1.7%
    Average likes2.2K
    Audience quality score64/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.8%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Australia15.3%
    United States11.3%
    New Zealand11.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography69.1%
    Travel15.8%
    Dog Owner5.8%

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How We Rank the Top Artificial Intelligence Influencers on Instagram in New Zealand

Every creator on this list is ranked by follower count, from the most followed down. The same criteria apply to every niche, network, and location, so a spot on the list always reflects a creator’s current reach.

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Who are the top artificial intelligence influencers on Instagram in New Zealand in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top artificial intelligence influencers on Instagram in New Zealand is Josef Rakich with 720K followers, followed by Lulu and Tuktuk and Samuel Runnacles. This ranking lists 132 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

How do I find artificial intelligence influencers on Instagram in New Zealand for my brand?

Start with this ranking of 132 creators and compare their engagement rate and audience quality, not just their follower count. Then create a free Heepsy account to filter creators by location, niche, follower range, engagement and audience demographics, and save the best matches to a list.

How are the top artificial intelligence influencers on Instagram in New Zealand ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for artificial intelligence influencers on Instagram in New Zealand?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 1.7%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

How much do artificial intelligence influencers on Instagram in New Zealand charge per post?

Rates depend mainly on follower count, engagement rate, content format and usage rights, so prices vary widely even within the same ranking. Heepsy shows a price estimate on each creator's full profile: click "Unlock full profile" and sign up for free to see pricing, audience demographics, authenticity and growth.

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