Top Pet Influencers on Instagram in New Zealand (2026)

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

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

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

  1. 1. Coyote Peterson 🐺

    @coyotepetersonInstagramNew Zealand, Waikato, Matamata-Piako, n.a. ( 132)

    Wildlife Educator and Adventurer - Host on Brave Wilderness and Animal Planet’s Brave the Wild! Be Brave, Stay Wild!

    Mentions
    @colossal@colossal@bravewilderness@bravewilderness
    Followers2M
    Engagement rate0.8%
    Average likes1.1M
    Audience quality score64/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.7%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States31.8%
    Germany9.1%
    Indonesia9.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner19.3%
    Mommy12.6%
    Comedy8.4%
  2. 2. How to DAD 👍🏼

    @howtodadnzInstagramNew Zealand

    -Dad life and lots of laughs from down here in New Zealand 👍🏼 -Business contact: -Grab a pair 🩴👇🏼

    Hashtags#diy#dadlife#rennos#howtodadnz
    Mentions
    @sistemaplastics@sistemaplastics
    Followers1.1M
    Engagement rate0.4%
    Average likes7.5K
    Audience quality score60/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.0%
    201820202021202320242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    New Zealand25.8%
    United States9.1%
    Australia7.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Mommy17.9%
    Dog Owner15.4%
    Cat Owner10.5%
  3. 3. 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%
  4. 4. Kairavi Buch

    @kairavibuchInstagramNew Zealand

    Garba | Sangeet | Concert For Inquiries: 9925819330

    Hashtags#kairavibuch#koyaldinaoggarba#oggarba#australiatour
    Mentions
    @vishnu_thakor_adalaj@vishnu_thakor_adalaj
    Followers574K
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes44.2K
    Audience quality score29/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201920202022202320252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India89.5%
    Spain5.3%
    Canada5.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music17.7%
    Cricket10.3%
    Travel7.4%
  5. 5. Benee

    @beneemusicInstagramNew Zealand

    @oliverecords_ ✮ Welcome back

    Hashtags#guts#youcantstaymadatmeimjustananimal
    Mentions
    @oliviarodrigo@oliviarodrigo
    Followers524K
    Engagement rate2.4%
    Average likes13.1K
    Audience quality score57/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.4%
    201920202021202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States32.1%
    India18.9%
    New Zealand17.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music28.9%
    Dog Owner10.0%
    Fashion10.0%
  6. 6. Sven Rubenbauer

    @boysonvocationInstagramNew Zealand

    📍New Zealand | LGBT Life Style🏳️‍🌈 YouTube [900k] | TikTok [2.8M] All Links with our other socials ⤵️

    Hashtags#happiness#boys#beautiful#couple
    Followers480K
    Engagement rate0.7%
    Average likes2.4K
    Audience quality score45/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+14.1%
    201920202021202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Germany58.1%
    Austria6.5%
    Italy6.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music12.5%
    Fashion8.9%
    Photography8.9%
  7. 7. remi warren

    @remiwarrenInstagramNew Zealand, Canterbury, Kaikoura, n.a. ( 327)

    TV host, husband, dad, hunter, guide, writer, video game character, nomad. Living off wild meat & documenting my trips with a camera #livewildhunthard

    Hashtags#livewild#hunting#wildmeat#deerhunting
    Mentions
    @montanaknifecompany@montanaknifecompany
    Followers399K
    Engagement rate0.7%
    Average likes3.7K
    Audience quality score59/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States60.7%
    Australia11.5%
    United Kingdom8.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner28.1%
    Food10.8%
    Photography9.4%
  8. 8. R I C K I - L E E

    @therickileeInstagramNew Zealand

    🎶 Multi-Platinum selling Singer/Songwriter 🎙️ @rickileeandtim 6-9am Weekdays on Nova 96.9 🎥 Host of @australianidol 🎧 Listen here👇🏼

    Hashtags#onmyown
    Mentions
    @kylieminogue@kylieminogue
    Followers342K
    Engagement rate-
    Average likes-
    Audience quality score67/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Australia80.0%
    United States5.0%
    United Kingdom2.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner13.3%
    Food9.9%
    Fashion9.9%
  9. 9. Kan

    @posiesandpagesInstagramNew Zealand

    Books | Art | Lifestyle 📍 New Zealand 💌 Bookish Crafts Book preorder link ⬇️

    Hashtags#bookstagram#booktok#read#booklover
    Mentions
    @pagestreetpublishing@pagestreetpublishing
    Followers325K
    Engagement rate254.5%
    Average likes826K
    Audience quality score53/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.4%
    20222023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States27.1%
    India20.0%
    New Zealand15.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner14.7%
    Music14.7%
    Mommy10.7%
  10. 10. MDJ | Danielle Jones, MD

    @mamadoctorjonesInstagramNew Zealand

    ObGyn: Periods + Pregnancy + Sex Ed YouTuber (1.4 Million Science Lovers) 💪 Texan in 🇳🇿 • 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 ✊🏽 •

    Hashtags#goalkeeperspartner#goalkeepers2030
    Mentions
    @unitednations@unitednations@nycmayor@nycmayor@zohrankmamdani@zohrankmamdani
    Followers315K
    Engagement rate2.8%
    Average likes13.7K
    Audience quality score85/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201820202021202320242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States46.2%
    Canada5.1%
    United Kingdom5.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Mommy41.2%
    Dog Owner14.0%
    Fitness10.2%

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How We Rank the Top Pet 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 pet influencers on Instagram in New Zealand in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top pet influencers on Instagram in New Zealand is Coyote Peterson with 2M followers, followed by How to DAD and Eric “ERUPTION” Tai. This ranking lists 389 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

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

Start with this ranking of 389 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 pet 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 pet influencers on Instagram in New Zealand?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 29.2%. 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 pet 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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