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Top Influencers in Wellington (2026)

Meet the top influencers in Wellington for 2026, the Wellington creators building loyal audiences across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Compare engagement and audience quality to find the right local partners.

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Explore the top influencers in Wellington for October 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover Wellington creators for local campaigns. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. Beauden Barrett

    @beaudenbarrettInstagramNew Zealand, Wellington, n.a. ( 311)

    @allblacks

    Hashtags#sc100
    Mentions
    @scottdixon9@scottdixon9@blairtuke@blairtuke@samcane7@samcane7
    Followers740K
    Engagement rate3.3%
    Average likes28.3K
    Audience quality score95/100Very high
    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.
    New Zealand27.9
    Argentina15.1
    South Africa5.8
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Rugby28.8
    Sports11.3
    Fitness8.8

  2. 2. R13KO IOANE

    @riekoioane_InstagramNew Zealand, Wellington, n.a. ( 311)

    D 🩵 • @bluesrugbyteam • @allblacks Video requests 🎥

    Followers348K
    Engagement rate6.3%
    Average likes20.6K
    Audience quality score62/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    New Zealand25.0
    France12.5
    Australia8.9
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Rugby34.7
    Fitness11.9
    Sports8.9

  3. 3. Nesa Aqila

    @nesaaqilaInstagramNew Zealand, Wellington, n.a. ( 308)

    CP: +6281213727838 ( Marsha ) Brand: +6285694112355 ( Nay )

    Hashtags#yourmetamorforskin#nutraforwhitebeauty#suplemenkulitsehatku#spreadbeautyinyou
    Mentions
    @geelafashion@geelafashion
    Followers314K
    Engagement rate0.8%
    Average likes3.1K
    Audience quality score85/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201720182019202020212022
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Indonesia91.4
    United Kingdom1.7
    Japan1.7
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion30.9
    Photography12.7
    Makeup Artist10.9

  4. 4. Wētā Workshop

    @wetaworkshopInstagramNew Zealand, Wellington, n.a. ( 311)

    Making cool stuff since 1987 ⚔ Visit us @wetaworkshopexperiences and @wetaworkshopunleashed

    Hashtags#wetaworkshop#creatureweek#practicaleffects#dune
    Mentions
    @p_e_a_r_c_e@p_e_a_r_c_e@wellingtonairport@wellingtonairport@noahhawley@noahhawley+2@blumhouse, @atomicmonster
    Followers260K
    Engagement rate0.8%
    Average likes1.7K
    Audience quality score62/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.5%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States30.6
    Canada6.9
    Spain5.6
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Cinema12.0
    Arts9.4
    Cat Owner8.1

  5. 5. Matt Ryan

    @mattryanrealInstagramNew Zealand, Wellington, n.a. ( 308)

    Moved and shaker

    Hashtags#mattryanlive#constantine#assassinscreed
    Followers179K
    Engagement rate1.0%
    Average likes1.6K
    Audience quality score38/100Very 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.
    United States20.4
    Brazil12.2
    France6.1
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner11.1
    Comicbooks9.0
    Cat Owner9.0

  6. 6. JOSH MCGREGOR

    @joshmcgregor_InstagramNew Zealand, Wellington, n.a. ( 311)

    Represented by Ford Business inquiries:

    Followers149K
    Engagement rate7.3%
    Average likes9.9K
    Audience quality score68/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+2.1%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    New Zealand49.5
    Australia12.6
    United States9.7
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Blogger15.1
    Fashion14.2
    Model13.2

  7. 7. Nehe Milner-Skudder

    @skudz015InstagramNew Zealand, Wellington, n.a. ( 311)

    No bio

    Mentions
    @richiemccaw@richiemccaw@anzmrugbyleague@anzmrugbyleague
    Followers145K
    Engagement rate2.1%
    Average likes1.3K
    Audience quality score82/100High
    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 Zealand34.2
    Samoa6.6
    Australia6.6
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Rugby25.4
    Sports13.9
    Dog Owner11.5

  8. 8. Fractually the Fractal God.

    @fractuallyInstagramNew Zealand, Wellington, n.a. ( 308)

    3D Fractal Animator. Email for enquiries.

    Followers145K
    Engagement rate0.3%
    Average likes534
    Audience quality score70/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.5%
    201920202021202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States24.3
    France10.8
    Mexico10.8
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music18.0
    Graphic Designer13.0
    Photography11.0

  9. 9. Ngani Laumape

    @ngani_laumapeInstagramNew Zealand, Wellington, n.a. ( 311)

    Professional rugby player @nzwarriors @manawaturugby @hurricanesrugby @allblacks @stade_francais_paris @kobesteelers_official

    Hashtags#nttリーグワン#リーグワン#welcometorugby#siumufinest
    Mentions
    @blackrams_official@blackrams_official@kobesteelers_official@kobesteelers_official@mizunorugby@mizunorugby+1@timlafaele
    Followers118K
    Engagement rate5.2%
    Average likes4.3K
    Audience quality score65/100Average
    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.
    New Zealand20.6
    Italy5.9
    Sri Lanka5.9
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Rugby40.8
    Sports8.3
    Fitness7.6

  10. 10. Bret McKenzie

    @bretrospectiveInstagramNew Zealand, Wellington, n.a. ( 311)

    Musician | Comedian @flightoftheconchords

    Hashtags#fotc
    Mentions
    @flightoftheconchords@flightoftheconchords@largolosangeles@largolosangeles
    Followers116K
    Engagement rate2.7%
    Average likes3.1K
    Audience quality score86/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+2.1%
    201920202021202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States34.2
    Australia21.1
    Canada10.5
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner23.0
    Music11.9
    Cat Owner10.4

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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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Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match the ranking’s network, niche, and location. Rankings are refreshed monthly with the latest public data. Each card also shows engagement rate, average likes, and audience quality, so you can compare creators beyond their size.

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