Top Sports YouTube influencers in New Zealand for June 2026
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1.Oscar Zambuto
Followers
1.2K
Engagement rate
484.3%
Average likes
5.8K
Bio
Random life videos mixed with some challenge, sports, comedy and television themed videos. Basically the whole bloody lot!
2.NZ Rugby League
Followers
25.3K
Engagement rate
0.2%
Average likes
46.50
Bio
Official New Zealand Rugby League YouTube channel. #MoreThanAGame
3.Liz Quilty
Followers
3.6K
Engagement rate
0.0%
Average likes
0
Bio
Usually amusing or interesting videos. Not a regular uploader, but a great sports fan, linux geek, and the like :)
4.Andrew Hill Adventure Fishing
Followers
14.7K
Engagement rate
0.7%
Average likes
99
Bio
This is the home of Adventure Fishing in New Zealand, includes fishing experiences, Personal Watercraft Fishing Tournaments, social trips, tips and techniques. Our YouTube Page is the original Jetskifishing page including videos from our early introduction to the sport.
5.DSPN
Followers
19.8K
Engagement rate
0.5%
Average likes
99.50
Bio
Welcome to the Devlin Sports Podcast Network (DSPN), where sports come alive with the unfiltered, electric energy only Martin Devlin can deliver. #rugby #allblacks #superrugby #sixnations #rugbyleague #nrl #nzwarriors #warriors #nzsport
6.Nicky
Followers
2K
Engagement rate
0.3%
Average likes
6.50
Bio
I Love stamping, crafting, crafting hauls, sports, my family and life but I will try to keep this channel about crafting lols.
7.Kahu1958
Followers
1.9K
Engagement rate
0.1%
Average likes
2
Bio
Aviation Videos, Full size aircraft and Radio Controlled Model Aircraft, sport, scale, aerobatic, Gliders including aerotow
8.Highlanders Super Rugby
Followers
15.7K
Engagement rate
0.1%
Average likes
9.50
Bio
The official Youtube channel for The Highlanders Super Rugby Team Welcome to the official home of behind-the-scenes sports content, player stories, and match-week coverage. This channel brings you closer to the action with exclusive behind-the-scenes access, Media Day content, training insights, interviews, game highlights, and short-form videos from across the season. From content shoots and candid moments to key performances and community activations, this is where the story unfolds on and off the field. Subscribe for: • Behind the scenes (BTS) content • Media Day & content shoots • Player and coach interviews • Match-week coverage & highlights • Shorts, Reels, and digital storytelling Whether you’re a lifelong supporter or new to the game, this channel delivers authentic sports content that takes you inside the team environment — all season long.
9.New Zealand Rural Games
Followers
4.1K
Engagement rate
0.0%
Average likes
1
Bio
Welcome to the official YouTube channel of the Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games - the premier celebration of rural sports in New Zealand. Held in The Square, Palmerston North on the second weekend of March its an awesome family weekend. 🏆 20 championships, including women and rookies Stihl Timbersports, sheep shearing, sheepdog trials and coal shovelling, plus Highland Games 'heavy' events and a host of have-a-go sports like gumboot throwing, egg roulette, youth shearing and cow pat tossing 💩. There are special events just for kids - tree climbing, self-drive digger and heaps more have-a-go events. The weekend starts on Friday with the Agri Futures Clash of the Colleges and that evening is the Ford New Zealand Rural Sports Awards. It's FREE ENTRY to the Rural Games and Clash of the Colleges! So rally your troops, pack the family into the car, and make memories that’ll last a lifetime! 🎉🚜🐑🌳🎈
10.OXS TV
Followers
3.3K
Engagement rate
0.6%
Average likes
20
Bio
Ride with me for a behind the scenes look at various small "extreme" sports companies around New Zealand. All opinions may not be completely politically correct. Sick one!
We use an advanced automated system to collect YouTube influencer profiles by regularly monitoring the YouTube database. Our system identifies the profiles of New Zealand-based YouTube influencers within the sports niche by focusing on the following key metrics:
Relevance to sports: Our system analyzes each influencer's username, bio, and posts to confirm that their content is related to the sports 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 sports-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 sports influencers with a minimum of 5,000 followers.
By analyzing these key statistics, our system automatically identifies the most relevant sports 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.
Heepsy uses an Al-powered algorithm to identify the most relevant sports YouTube 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 sports relevance:
Identifying Key Terms: We begin by searching for specific sports-related terms, such as 'sports' 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 sports 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 sports voices around the world.
Assigning Relevance Scores: Each influencer profile is assigned a score based on their relevance to the sports 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.
During the location identification process, we assign a score to each YouTube influencer profile that reflects its relevance to sports and New Zealand.
Then we use these scores to rank the profiles in our listings. Influencers with higher relevance scores in both categories - sports and their connection to New Zealand - are ranked higher in the results.
As a result, when you search for sports YouTube 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.
We update our database monthly to ensure you have access to the most current and relevant sports YouTube influencers in New Zealand. The profiles listed reflect the latest data as of June 2026.
Our automated system continuously monitors YouTube, tracking changes in follower count, engagement levels, and content activity from sports influencers in New Zealand. This ensures that our database remains accurate and relevant and helps you find the best sports YouTube influencers in New Zealand for your campaigns at any given time.