Top 40 NZ Food Influencers in 2025

1. Carine Claudepierre

Bio ✨️Healthy Baking empowering you to bake FREE-FROM eggs, dairy, refined sugar and mostly gluten-free 🔗Author theconsciousplantkitchen.com ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @theconsciousplantkitchenInstagram Followers 1.2MType MegaGender FemaleLocation New Zealand
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2. Ray McVinnie

Bio Real food & travel #NewZealandAuthor and contributor Ex #masterchefNZ judgeCook’s essential kitchen tools ⬇️Instagram Handle @raymcvinnieInstagram Followers 344.7KType MacroGender MaleLocation New Zealand Get Email Contact

3. Hercules Noble

Bio • Private Chef - NZ | Will it Sourdough guy• Bookings + collabs ~ ****@odd.co.nz• Exclusive recipes & BTS content 🔐• Subscribe 👇👇👇Instagram Handle @hercules_noble_foodInstagram Followers 328.3KType MacroGender MaleLocation New Zealand Get Email Contact

4. Vanessa & Anthony

Bio Content Creator | Chinese-Kiwi Couple👩‍❤️‍👨Helping locals decide what to put on their dinner tables"Okay Bye!"🌐 Photography @morii.nz📍Aotearoa ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @foodiestablenzInstagram Followers 95.1KType MicroLocation New Zealand Get Email Contact

5. Monique Fiso

Bio Chef, forager & writer Ngā Rauru / Ngāti Ruanui / Samoa / 🏳️‍🌈Co-owner: @hiakai_nz Ambassador: @yeti ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @chefmomofisoInstagram Followers 49KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New Zealand Get Email Contact

6. Matt Lambert

Bio Michelin Star Chef 2013-2020NZ Born and Raised the lodge bar AKL|QT|BNE|MELvirgin voyages test kitchenChopped CBS and NBC NYGlorified Dishwasher ****@chefmattlambert.comInstagram Handle @chefmattlambertInstagram Followers 49.5KType MicroGender MaleLocation New Zealand Get Email Contact

7. Sam Low

Bio 🍚 | Author of ‘Modern Chinese’🏆 | MasterChef NZ 2022 Winner🎙️ | @ate.ate.ate.pod Agent | @johnson_laird Link 👇🏼 Buy My Book | Book Me📍Akl, NZ ****@johnsonlaird.co.nzInstagram Handle @_sam_low_Instagram Followers 189.4KType MacroGender FemaleLocation Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Get Email Contact

8. Anna Cameron

Bio 💕 Sweetest NZ Recipe Blogger📚 Author!! 👍🏻 220K + FB Followers 🇳🇿 Kiwi Mum, Taupō ☀️📧 Collabs 👉🏻 ****@justamumnz.com👇🏻 Recipe Links 👇🏻Instagram Handle @justamumnzInstagram Followers 37.9KType MicroGender Female
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9. Jana MacPherson

Bio Simple & Delicious Home Cooking Weeknight dinners 🍲JOIN JANAS DINNER CLUB MEMBERSHIP🎉Link below ⬇️****@themacphersondiaries.co.nz Queenstown NZ 🏔Instagram Handle @the_macpherson_diariesInstagram Followers 35.4KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

10. Peter Gordon

Bio Chef, restaurateur, writer & culinary consultant. Co-founder with the BF of Homeland. Judge on The Great Kiwi Bake Off: Seasons Four + Five.Instagram Handle @chefpetergordonInstagram Followers 34.4KType MicroGender MaleLocation New Zealand Get Email Contact

11. Thomas & Sheena

Bio Celebrating the best local food & the people making it📍NZ 🇳🇿 Eat NZ Kaitaki 23/24🎥 Join 180k+ subscribers on YouTube👋 ****@chasingaplate.comInstagram Handle @chasingaplateInstagram Followers 25.5KType MicroLocation New Zealand Get Email Contact

12. Tania Mannotra

Bio Zindagi ek safar hai suhana, thoda kha lo, thoda ghoom lo, thoda is pal jee lo, yahan kal kya ho kisne jana✨♥️ ****@icloud.comInstagram Handle @taniasbiglittleworldInstagram Followers 18.4KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New Zealand Get Email Contact

13. Tess Eden

Bio Let’s eat #plantbased food & drink matcha Bestselling Author of Eden Vegan New Zealand🍒🍵🍓🐚🌙 🫶🏼🥥🌶️✨🍋‍🟩🤎 ****@outlook.comInstagram Handle @eden.veganInstagram Followers 20.1KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New Zealand
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14. Tere

Bio 📍AKL, NZ🤳TikTok: 29k+🇨🇰Kuki GalPR: ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @matakaifoodieInstagram Followers 16KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Auckland, New Zealand Get Email Contact

15. Bhavik Bhatt

Bio food & travel blogger ,Follow me for Everything about New Zealand 🇳🇿 currently invading Australia 😃DM /email for collaborationTikTok @bhaviknz7 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @bhaviknzInstagram Followers 19.7KType MicroGender MaleLocation Auckland, New Zealand Get Email Contact

16. Danielle

Bio Auckland Foodie 🇳🇿Filling my stomach then your feed 🍔Food reviews & vlogs 🤳****@outlook.com 💌Instagram Handle @eatingupaucklandInstagram Followers 13.7KType MicroGender MaleLocation Auckland, New Zealand Get Email Contact

17. Hayley & Jared

Bio @hayleyware_ & @jared.ware ✌🏼📍Wellington, NZ💌 ****@outlook.com🍔 Food, Travel & Experiences📸 Available for content creationInstagram Handle @coupleoffoodiess_Instagram Followers 11.2KType MicroLocation Wellington, Greater Wellington, New Zealand Get Email Contact

18. Sana

Bio 📸 just a girl who talks about food a bit too much📍Auckland, NZ 📂 Collabs: DM or ****@gmail.com👩‍💻 25 | IG: @saanapatel | 🇮🇳🇳🇿🧿Instagram Handle @sana.eatsInstagram Followers 6.7KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Auckland, New Zealand Get Email Contact

19. Samantha

Bio 📍Auckland, NZ🩷 26 | IG: @samanthataveras💌 ****@gmail.com 💪🏻 NZmuscle Discount: STAVERASInstagram Handle @foodiefindsaucklandInstagram Followers 6.7KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Auckland, New Zealand Get Email Contact

20. Dora

Bio 📩 DM for Food/Product Partnerships📍Auckland, New ZealandInstagram Handle @dorathefoodexplorer_Instagram Followers 3.1KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Get Email Contact

21. Thea

Bio 👩‍🍳 Home cook & photographer✨ Lover of salted caramel, avocado & curries🍜 Recipes (the good ones) are on the blog👇🍫 Fan of food everyone can enjoy!Instagram Handle @theathymeInstagram Followers 2.8KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Auckland, New Zealand Get Email Contact

22. Sandy

Bio AKL, NZ💌 DM for collabsTik Tok: hiddeneatsnzInstagram Handle @hiddeneatsnzInstagram Followers 2.3KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Get Email Contact

23. Olga

Bio 🍣 Helping you find the BEST eats in #Auckland & beyond🔥 Honest reviews | Hidden gems | Must-try spots💌 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @moody_foodie_nzInstagram Followers 2.6KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Get Email Contact

24. Ally

Bio I help drive customers to your business!Creative and captivating imagery & video 📸Recipe Developer & Stylist 🙋🏼‍♀️Let's work together ⤵️ ****@outlook.comInstagram Handle @allymcfarlanephotographyInstagram Followers 1.9KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Get Email Contact

25. Ram

Bio foodporn, fitness, lifestyle, and everything in between.creative director | auckland 🇳🇿🇵🇭📧 ****@snackbro.nzInstagram Handle @snackbro.nzInstagram Followers 1.9KType NanoGender MaleLocation Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Get Email Contact

26. Isabella

Bio Just another gal who takes pics before eating 🥰Currently craving: 🧋🧋🧋@isabellaendaya 💗 AKL💌 DM or email ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @hungrygalpalInstagram Followers 1.6KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Auckland, New Zealand Get Email Contact

27. Anna

Bio 🇵🇭🇳🇿🍔 I like to eat. 🏡 Auckland, New Zealand💞 DM for collabsInstagram Handle @foodiedooodiesInstagram Followers 1.5KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Auckland, New Zealand Get Email Contact

28. Jasmine

Bio 🥘🍱🍔🥟🍰🍫🍦🍩🥗🍜🍹🍾 🌎 Eating my way around NZ#️⃣ #alwayshungryjaz ✉️ DM/email for collabs🏠 Auckland, New Zealand Follow me on TikTok👇🏻 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @alwayshungryjazInstagram Followers 1.5KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Auckland, New Zealand Get Email Contact

29. Dhruvi

Bio Follow me on my journey as I satisfy my taste buds 🤪Vegetarian foodie 🌱💌 dm/email for PR/collabsIG: @dhruvi2.0 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @biteswithfoodieInstagram Followers 1.3KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Get Email Contact

30. Ko

Bio 🇯🇵 Chef of Japanese and Mediterranean food- love ☕️ and 🍺- love 🍣 and 🏄‍♂️⬇️⬇️Order your sushi platter from the linkInstagram Handle @ko_chef_surfInstagram Followers 1.3KType NanoLocation New Zealand Get Email Contact

31. Laura Young

Bio 🍽 Creating irresistible visuals for food, lifestyle and creative brands ✨Let’s bring your vision to life ⤵️ ****@theculinaryletter.comInstagram Handle @theculinaryletterInstagram Followers 1.1KType NanoGender FemaleLocation New Zealand
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32. Gareth Stewart

Bio Consultant Chef - Father~ husbandInstagram Handle @garethstewart_chefInstagram Followers 2.8KType NanoGender MaleLocation New Zealand Get Email Contact

33. Tom Hishon

Bio Chef and Co Founder🥐@dailybreadnz🐟 @kingi_britomart🦌 @withwild_Instagram Handle @tom_hishonInstagram Followers 4.6KType NanoGender MaleLocation New Zealand Get Email Contact

34. Ritu Saxena

Bio Yes I am ‘THAT FLAT WHITE’ girl ☕️🇳🇿🇦🇺Coffees * Cafes * Skylines * TravelMelbourne + Auckland 📧 Content collabs: DM or ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @spoonforkactionInstagram Followers 1.4KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Auckland, New Zealand Get Email Contact

35. Lucy

Bio A strange 30 year old from NZ. Pizza lover, apple juice drinker, critter enthusiast 🐾〰📓 : Auckland Actors Ltd✉️ : ****@aucklandactors.co.nzInstagram Handle @lemonelliottInstagram Followers 16.5KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New Zealand Get Email Contact

36. Jess

Bio 🫶🏻 @jessicasu_ 📍 NZ 🇳🇿🥢 Exploring the Welly food scene🍴 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @wellington_cityfoodieInstagram Followers 5KType NanoLocation New Zealand Get Email Contact

37. Veronica

Bio uni student | personal food blog📍auckland, new zealand💌 dm for collabs/invitesrestaurants categorised by location in highlights ⬇️Instagram Handle @treatgaloreInstagram Followers 1.9KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Get Email Contact

38. Naz

Bio 📍Auckland, New ZealandSharing my love for foodDM for collabs/ invitesInstagram Handle @eatswithnazInstagram Followers 1.7KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact

39. Esther Eats

Bio CURRENTLY DOING THE SAME FOOD SHT IN VIDEO ON TIKTOK : @missestherzLifelong dream: @tsranglabel 📍AKL, NZ ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @eatsther_nzInstagram Followers 1.2KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Auckland, New Zealand Get Email Contact

40. John Tuulama

Bio Samoan chef passionate about kai, mea’ai 🍍Instagram Handle @sekikai_withchefjohnInstagram Followers 3.2KType NanoGender MaleLocation New Zealand Get Email Contact