Top Gaming Influencers on Instagram in New Zealand (2026)

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

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Who Are the Top Gaming Influencers on Instagram in New Zealand?

Explore the top Gaming 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 Gaming niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. 𝐑 𝐎 𝐒 𝐀 𝐍 𝐍 𝐀 𝐀 𝐑 𝐊 𝐋 𝐄

    @rosannaarkleInstagramNew Zealand

    | 𝔸𝕌𝕊 🇦🇺 | ℕℤ 🇳🇿 | 𝕎𝕠𝕣𝕝𝕕𝕨𝕚𝕕𝕖 |• ✉️

    Hashtags#mumlife#pregnancy#chinesemedicine#family
    Followers5.7M
    Engagement rate0.03%
    Average likes911
    Audience quality score39/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.5%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States13.6%
    India12.1%
    Germany9.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness26.0%
    Fashion13.7%
    Photography12.2%
  2. 2. Kane Williamson

    @kane_s_wInstagramNew Zealand, Auckland, Waitakere, n.a. ( 61)

    Professional 🏏 from Tauranga Not on Facebook or Twitter Hakuna matata Commercial Enquiries:

    Hashtags#coffeefriends#partnership#lineamini#rockiteveryday
    Mentions
    @white_ferns@white_ferns@icc@icc@rockitapple@rockitapple
    Followers3.1M
    Engagement rate9.9%
    Average likes257K
    Audience quality score45/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201820192020202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India64.9%
    Pakistan8.1%
    United Kingdom8.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Cricket32.9%
    Music11.0%
    Mommy8.5%
  3. 3. Jacinda Ardern

    @jacindaardernInstagramNew Zealand

    Former PM of New Zealand. Photos are my own except the ones I'm in-they're acts of kindness.

    Hashtags#adifferentkindofpower
    Followers1.6M
    Engagement rate1.1%
    Average likes16.6K
    Audience quality score57/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    New Zealand47.9%
    Australia12.5%
    United Kingdom10.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner17.9%
    Mommy10.7%
    Dancer6.0%
  4. 4. Shan

    @shaaanxoInstagramNew Zealand

    🪴 Mum life, makeup, gardening & more 💜 @xobeautyshop @eugaia 👽 🎥 Tik Tok ‘realshaaanxo’ 💅🏼 📧 💕

    Hashtags#houseofhur#yesstyle#anthelios#everydayisasunscreenday
    Mentions
    @houseofhur_official@houseofhur_official@yesstyle@yesstyle@larocheposayaunz@larocheposayaunz+1@amycarlyon
    Followers1.2M
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes1.1K
    Audience quality score67/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States31.0%
    Australia14.0%
    United Kingdom9.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Makeup Artist32.8%
    Fashion17.1%
    Dog Owner11.6%
  5. 5. J E S S I C A U R L I C H S

    @jessurlichsInstagramNew Zealand

    My words, our feelings Sunday Times Bestseller of Beautiful Chaos (for mums) Pre order ‘May You Always Know’ Children’s books Prints NZ @lulla.bymum

    Mentions
    @penguinlifebooks@penguinlifebooks@penguinukbooks@penguinukbooks@penguinbooksaus@penguinbooksaus+1@penguinbooksnz
    Followers644K
    Engagement rate0.01%
    Average likes1.6K
    Audience quality score52/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.6%
    20212022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States26.4%
    New Zealand23.6%
    India20.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner14.3%
    Fashion12.9%
    Sports12.9%
  6. 6. Eric “ERUPTION” Tai

    @eruption23InstagramNew Zealand

    Host▪️Actor▪️Athlete via 🇳🇿🇦🇺🇹🇴🇵🇭 Former Pro Rugby / National Athlete @eruptionsquad23 TikTok: 6.7M🔹FB: 3.5M🔻YT: 577K INQUIRIES: Pam +639176284264

    Hashtags#sigabo#ncia#ericandrona#pickleball
    Mentions
    @rownita@rownita@halfaflip@halfaflip@chefpreneurkia@chefpreneurkia
    Followers624K
    Engagement rate0.3%
    Average likes1.6K
    Audience quality score56/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Philippines57.9%
    Indonesia3.5%
    United States3.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness20.4%
    Dog Owner13.4%
    Travel10.6%
  7. 7. Alexandra Taylor

    @alliemtaylorInstagramNew Zealand, Southland, n.a. ( 416)

    📍Zurich ✉️: Check out my latest blog post👇

    Hashtags#switzerland#inlovewithswitzerland#outdoors#mountaingirls
    Followers529K
    Engagement rate2.2%
    Average likes8.2K
    Audience quality score95/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States28.0%
    United Kingdom5.0%
    Canada5.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography43.7%
    Travel37.1%
    Blogger11.2%
  8. 8. Torrell Tafa 🇳🇿🇼🇸

    @torrelltafaInstagramNew Zealand, Otago, Queenstown-Lakes, n.a. ( 408)

    💬 NEW VIDEOS DAILY 💫 tiktok: torrelltafa (1.5M) 📍AKL, NZ

    Hashtags#elclásico#laliga#realmadrid#barcelona
    Followers486K
    Engagement rate8.6%
    Average likes6.9K
    Audience quality score76/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+3.3%
    201920202021202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    New Zealand26.1%
    Samoa21.7%
    Australia14.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Travel18.1%
    Food13.3%
    Dog Owner12.1%
  9. 9. Rahui Tautape Samson

    @hupahupawithtautapeInstagramNew Zealand, Auckland

    🔹Cook Islands award winning dancer, choreographer & costume designer 🇨🇰 🔹20yrs experience in C.I/Pacific Culture 📍Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿

    Hashtags#viral
    Mentions
    @tallblacks@tallblacks@sparkarena@sparkarena
    Followers460K
    Engagement rate0.4%
    Average likes1.3K
    Audience quality score60/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.

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    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States27.9%
    New Zealand24.6%
    India18.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography16.4%
    Fashion14.6%
    Dog Owner12.7%
  10. 10. Simone Anderson (Forsyth)

    @simone_andersonInstagramNew Zealand

    Helping you see the beauty in the mundane ✨🧼☀️ 🤍Management @outspokenbyodd

    Mentions
    @kmotionzuk@kmotionzuk@audiology_touring@audiology_touring
    Followers433K
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes378
    Audience quality score72/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    New Zealand58.5%
    Australia9.4%
    United Kingdom7.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner17.0%
    Mommy16.3%
    Fitness14.2%

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How We Rank the Top Gaming 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 gaming influencers on Instagram in New Zealand in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top gaming influencers on Instagram in New Zealand is ROSANNAARKLE with 5.7M followers, followed by Kane Williamson and Jacinda Ardern. This ranking lists 791 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

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

Start with this ranking of 791 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 gaming 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 gaming influencers on Instagram in New Zealand?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 2.3%. 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 gaming 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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