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Top Dogs Instagram influencers in New Zealand for July 2026

We discovered and carefully vetted Dogs Instagram influencers in New Zealand for July 2026 as per their follower count, engagement rate, audience quality. Check out the profiles of the top 10 influencers for your marketing campaigns. Sign up for free to unlock all influencer profiles and detailed reports.

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The list shows the Top Dogs Instagram influencers in New Zealand for July 2026 and is updated monthly. To view all creators' detailed analytics and find more accounts,

1.Matthew Wood

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 New Zealand

Followers

6.4K

Engagement rate

2.9%

Average likes

170.50

Bio

‘Jack of all genres, master of none’ . New Zealand 🇳🇿 Guitars 🎸 Dogs 🐶 Princesses 👸

2.Flávio Fernandes

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 New Zealand

Followers

5.7K

Engagement rate

0.4%

Average likes

47

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Dog Groomer

3.Travis Banks

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 New Zealand

Followers

30.8K

Engagement rate

0.2%

Average likes

33.50

Bio

“Kiwi Buzzsaw” Travis Banks 🇳🇿 Pro Wrestler 🤼‍♂️ Weightlifting 🏋️‍♂️ BJJ 🥋 Dog Lover 🐶 ⬇️Check out my Link Tree⬇️

4.Will Flack

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 New Zealand

Followers

12.7K

Engagement rate

0.5%

Average likes

82.50

Bio

I probably like my dog more than you

5.Benjamin Blackwell

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 New Zealand

Followers

15.5K

Engagement rate

1.2%

Average likes

158.50

Bio

6ft baddie and his dog

6.Ben Sheehan

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 New Zealand

Followers

7K

Engagement rate

5.6%

Average likes

497

Bio

Hi I'm Ben,a pet and animal photographer 📷, in Auckland, New Zealand. Please get in touch with me if you would like to book a session.

7.Gerald The Alpaca

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 New Zealand

Followers

5.7K

Engagement rate

0.5%

Average likes

18

Bio

I’m Gerald , I have left my life to go and travel . Follow me for a good time 🙆‍♂️13k!!!!!!! SNAPCHAT : Pedro91nz #geraldthealpaca #kiwitraveller

8.Lulu and Tuktuk 🐶

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 New Zealand

Followers

332K

Engagement rate

1.7%

Average likes

97.1K

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

9.Jenny Tough

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 New Zealand

Followers

53K

Engagement rate

1.7%

Average likes

760.50

Bio

Adventure | Ultras | Writer | Dog mom (Real name) @canyon @montaneofficial @vivobarefoot @suunto @ergonbike @apidura 👩🏻‍💻 @sidetrackedmag

10.Thiru the Terrier

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 New Zealand

Followers

5.6K

Engagement rate

6.2%

Average likes

295

Bio

Toto Thiratchai (Raisin) 🍇 Speaker. Writer. Philanthropist. Dog. Cairn Terrier, New Zealand born and raised 🇳🇿 DOB: 20.08.21

How We Collect Data of Dogs Instagram influencers in New Zealand

We use an advanced automated system to collect Instagram influencer profiles by regularly monitoring the Instagram database. Our system identifies the profiles of New Zealand-based Instagram influencers within the dogs niche by focusing on the following key metrics:

  • Relevance to dogs: Our system analyzes each influencer's username, bio, and posts to confirm that their content is related to the dogs niche.

  • Location Verification: Our system checks for the inclusion of city or country names in profiles, and where necessary, we analyze flags, localized posts and profile bio data to confirm the influencer's location in New Zealand.

  • Public Profiles Only: We exclude private profiles, even if they are New Zealand-based and publish dogs-related content. Our system only extracts the public profiles of influencers.

  • Sufficient Number of Posts: Our system picks the influencer accounts that have a consistent history of posts. It proves that the influencer is active and engaged in their content.

  • Minimum Follower Count: Our system prioritizes New Zealand-based dogs influencers with a minimum of 5,000 followers.

By analyzing these key statistics, our system automatically identifies the most relevant dogs influencers located in New Zealand, extracts the data, and adds it to our database. The information is then processed, verified, and classified to ensure accuracy and relevance.

How Our Algorithm Identifies Dogs Instagram Influencers in New Zealand

Heepsy uses an Al-powered algorithm to identify the most relevant dogs Instagram influencers in New Zealand.

Identifying Influencer Location in New Zealand:

  • Profile Location Information: First, we check if the influencers profile explicitly mentions city or country. If the profile contains certain specific cities from New Zealand, or any other reference to New Zealand, we automatically mark the profile as New Zealand-based.

  • Bio and Content Analysis: If no explicit location is mentioned, our system scans the influencer's bio for any references to New Zealand, such as cultural symbols, language spoken within New Zealand, or location- specific hashtags that could indicate the influencer's connection to New Zealand.

  • Use of Flags and Emblems: In cases when the influencer doesn't mention a specific city or region, we look for flags in the bio that indicates New Zealand or any related symbols suggesting origin from New Zealand.

  • Localized Content: We analyze the influencer's content for any localized posts that show landmarks from New Zealand, events, or local cultural references. This can help us identify their location and target audience within New Zealand.

Identifying dogs relevance:

  • Identifying Key Terms: We begin by searching for specific dogs-related terms, such as 'dogs' or any other industry terms in an influencers profile (including their name, bio, and posts).

  • Expanding with Synonyms and Variations: Our algorithm recognizes related terms within the industry and other dogs specializations. We also account for variations, ensuring a comprehensive view of the influencer's expertise.

  • Multilingual Detection: To ensure a global reach, we use an Al-based multilingual sentence transformer to detect influencers in different languages, so we don't miss out on valuable dogs voices around the world.

  • Assigning Relevance Scores: Each influencer profile is assigned a score based on their relevance to the dogs category. The higher the score, the more aligned their profile with your campaign needs.

  • Prioritizing Top Influencers: In our recommendations we prioritize the influencers with the highest relevance scores. This helps us to ensure that the profiles suggested are the best fit for your marketing strategy.

How We Rank Dogs Instagram Influencers in New Zealand

During the location identification process, we assign a score to each Instagram influencer profile that reflects its relevance to dogs and New Zealand.

Then we use these scores to rank the profiles in our listings. Influencers with higher relevance scores in both categories - dogs and their connection to New Zealand - are ranked higher in the results.

As a result, when you search for dogs Instagram influencers in New Zealand in our database, the most relevant profiles appear first. This makes it easier for you to find the best match for your project.

How Often Our Listing of Dogs Instagram Influencers in New Zealand is Updated

We update our database monthly to ensure you have access to the most current and relevant dogs Instagram influencers in New Zealand. The profiles listed reflect the latest data as of July 2026.

Our automated system continuously monitors Instagram, tracking changes in follower count, engagement levels, and content activity from dogs influencers in New Zealand. This ensures that our database remains accurate and relevant and helps you find the best dogs Instagram influencers in New Zealand for your campaigns at any given time.