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Top Wellness Influencers on Instagram in New Zealand (2026)

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

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

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

  1. 1. Israel Adesanya

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

    🃏Please don’t take this seriously 💖✨ • @ENGAGE is the plug 🔌 @Stake for the DUBS 🥩 @myprotein for the gainz‼️

    Hashtags#gizaturn#usa#secretservicewasabouttoslide#throwback
    Followers8.7M
    Engagement rate1.3%
    Average likes111K
    Audience quality score39/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States17.3%
    United Kingdom6.2%
    Nigeria6.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner12.0%
    Fitness12.0%
    Music10.7%

  2. 2. 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%

  3. 3. Aesha Scott

    @aesha_jeanInstagramNew Zealand, Bay of Plenty, Western Bay of Plenty, n.a. ( 134)

    Happy Kiwi 🥝 @drinkdrop.au @drinkdrop.us💧 @aeshas_merch 👚 Inquiries US - Inquiries AU/NZ -

    Mentions
    @vulture@vulture@brianjmoylan@brianjmoylan@savannahlinnphoto@savannahlinnphoto+5@ingiliz_official, @stolengirlfriendsclub, @cldstyle, @nbcuniversal, @bravotv
    Followers998K
    Engagement rate2.3%
    Average likes35.7K
    Audience quality score35/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.9%
    201920202021202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States48.3%
    New Zealand13.8%
    Italy5.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner23.9%
    Mommy10.4%
    Travel9.3%

  4. 4. Bradley Blair Osteopath

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

    Helping people out of pain for over 18 yrs. Based in Auckland, New 🇳🇿 BSc (Hons) Osteopathy

    Hashtags#700kfollowers#osteopathy#osteopaths#osteopath
    Followers778K
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes1.2K
    Audience quality score57/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.3%
    20252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India26.7%
    United States23.3%
    New Zealand21.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion17.5%
    Photography12.7%
    Dog Owner9.5%

  5. 5. Dobrinina Eleonora

    @ellanewphysiquelookInstagramNew Zealand

    WPD 2X-⭕️lympian Figure,Wellness,Bikini contest preparation&lifestyle coach @teamellasangelsnewphysiquelook Personal @ellanewphysiquelook_

    Hashtags#love#loveyourself#selflove#loveeachother
    Mentions
    @sin3rgy_@sin3rgy_@teamellasangelsnewphysiquelook@teamellasangelsnewphysiquelook
    Followers760K
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes545
    Audience quality score41/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201920202021202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States17.5%
    India11.1%
    Germany7.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness41.2%
    Trainer12.7%
    Weighlifting and Body Building9.7%

  6. 6. 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%

  7. 7. SamNeillTheProp

    @samneillthepropInstagramNew Zealand, Gisborne, n.a. ( 180)

    My only official account. BEWARE - Accounts contacting you saying they are me , or represent me , are fake & are a SCAM . Please report and ignore.

    Hashtags#nzwine#organics#centralotago#pinotnoir
    Mentions
    @twopaddocks@twopaddocks@georgesantoni@georgesantoni@nbonython@nbonython+1@stellarmag
    Followers658K
    Engagement rate0.8%
    Average likes4.9K
    Audience quality score44/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.6%
    201820192020202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States24.5%
    Australia24.5%
    Canada10.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner26.8%
    Food9.5%
    Photography9.5%

  8. 8. Riley

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

    AU/ @remmiebyriley ✉️

    Hashtags#realisticrunningdiaries
    Mentions
    @yslbeauty@yslbeauty@jeanpaulgaultier@jeanpaulgaultier@harryhayes@harryhayes+4@jilliandavison, @karla_clarke, @lindajefferyesmakeup, @nike
    Followers651K
    Engagement rate0.8%
    Average likes-
    Audience quality score63/100Average
    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.
    Australia36.5%
    New Zealand25.0%
    United States5.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness13.3%
    Mommy12.5%
    Dog Owner12.5%

  9. 9. 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%

  10. 10. Jazz Thornton

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

    💕 The world is better with you in it 💕 ✨ Co founder of @voicesofhope 🎙️ @hopeisrealpodcast 🪩 Winner of Dancing with the Stars 2022 😭

    Hashtags#hope#dwts#dance#trend
    Mentions
    @witneycarson@witneycarson
    Followers494K
    Engagement rate1.7%
    Average likes27.1K
    Audience quality score40/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.6%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    New Zealand73.6%
    Australia11.3%
    United Kingdom3.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner19.3%
    Entrepreneur8.3%
    Music8.3%

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How We Rank the Top Wellness 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 wellness influencers on Instagram in New Zealand in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top wellness influencers on Instagram in New Zealand is Israel Adesanya with 8.7M followers, followed by Jacinda Ardern and Aesha Scott. This ranking lists 1,285 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

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

Start with this ranking of 1,285 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 wellness 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 wellness influencers on Instagram in New Zealand?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 0.9%. 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 wellness 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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