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Top Media Instagram influencers in New Zealand for September 2026

We discovered and carefully vetted Media Instagram influencers in New Zealand for September 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 Media Instagram influencers in New Zealand for September 2026 and is updated monthly. To view all creators' detailed analytics and find more accounts,

1.Melissa-Jane Skehan

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 New Zealand

Followers

1.1K

Engagement rate

1.6%

Average likes

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Abstract Creative Artist New Zealander 🇬🇸 Painter, photographer & mixed media artist Infatuated with colour & design

2.Taryn Kelly

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 New Zealand

Followers

23.6K

Engagement rate

2.3%

Average likes

547

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Car enthusiast, Datsun 280Z owner Motorsport media & digital strategy @kenmericreative

3.Josh Ryan

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 New Zealand

Followers

54.6K

Engagement rate

0.7%

Average likes

343.50

Bio

Grew my business to a million followers, then sold it Now I teach social media marketing for free 👇 Building @golfkeys @cleverpreneur

4.Liv

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 New Zealand

Followers

6.5K

Engagement rate

0.9%

Average likes

47

Bio

Co-Founder @lovinglocalnz 📩 Social Media Management Services | UGC @wardrobe_refresh_nz D❣️

5.Melissa Chan-Green (Davies)

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 New Zealand

Followers

12.8K

Engagement rate

0.5%

Average likes

77

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Mum / Media 🎧 Host of Education Podcast: @schoolshortsnz for parents who want to help their kids to read Colab:

6.Cory Scott

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 New Zealand

Followers

6.4K

Engagement rate

6.7%

Average likes

412.50

Bio

Editor/staff photographer @ New Zealand Surfing Magazine. Award winning imagery that has won the Qantas Media Awards, The NZ Sports journalism award.

7.Samuel Levi

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 New Zealand

Followers

116K

Engagement rate

7.6%

Average likes

13.3K

Bio

FOUNDER/CEO: @luxesticks Media Personality & Entrepreneur 📧:

8.Tobi Grebestein | Content Strategie Experte für KMU

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 New Zealand

Followers

16.4K

Engagement rate

0.5%

Average likes

63

Bio

📱Content Strategie für KMU 🎓 Weiterbildung Content Creator (IHK) 🚀 Social Media Workshops

9.🌍Danial Ramizi🌏

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 New Zealand

Followers

74.9K

Engagement rate

0.2%

Average likes

146.50

Bio

💭 Thinker & Creative 🎞️ Media 📍 🇳🇿 ♥️ @___elham___mo

10.Mary Haddock-Staniland

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 New Zealand

Followers

10.7K

Engagement rate

1.9%

Average likes

187

Bio

🌟 Fmr Global People & Inclusion Executive 🤝 Director of www.maryhadstan.com 🎤 Speaker | MC | Media Commentator 🧑‍🏫 Ambassador @LifelineNZ @DMKSkin

How We Collect Data of Media 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 media niche by focusing on the following key metrics:

  • Relevance to media: Our system analyzes each influencer's username, bio, and posts to confirm that their content is related to the media 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 media-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 media influencers with a minimum of 5,000 followers.

By analyzing these key statistics, our system automatically identifies the most relevant media 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 Media Instagram Influencers in New Zealand

Heepsy uses an Al-powered algorithm to identify the most relevant media 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 media relevance:

  • Identifying Key Terms: We begin by searching for specific media-related terms, such as 'media' 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 media 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 media voices around the world.

  • Assigning Relevance Scores: Each influencer profile is assigned a score based on their relevance to the media 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 Media Instagram Influencers in New Zealand

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

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

As a result, when you search for media 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 Media Instagram Influencers in New Zealand is Updated

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

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