Top 45 NZ Food Influencers in 2026

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Here are Top 45 New Zealand Food Influencers to Follow on Instagram in 2026

1. Hercules Noble

Hercules Noble Bio • Private Chef - NZ | The Sourdough guy
• Bookings & collabs ~ DM or email
• *****@fyb.co.nz Instagram Handle @hercules_noble_food Instagram Followers 380.9K Follower Growth (3mo) +6% Type Macro Gender Male Location New Zealand
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2. Ray McVinnie

Ray McVinnie Bio Real food & travel #NewZealand
Author and contributor
Ex #masterchefNZ judge
Become a member for weekly recipes & more ⬇️ Instagram Handle @raymcvinnie Instagram Followers 346.5K Type Macro Gender Male Location New Zealand
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3. Sam Low

Sam Low Bio 🍚 | Author of ‘Modern Chinese’
🏆 | MasterChef NZ 2022 Winner
☕️ | NZ Barista Champion
🎙️ | @ate.ate.ate.pod
Agent | @johnson_laird
👇🏼 Book Me |📍NZ *****@johnsonlaird.co.nz Instagram Handle @_sam_low_ Instagram Followers 266.4K Follower Growth (3mo) +25% Type Macro Gender Female Location Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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4. Vanessa & Anthony

Vanessa & Anthony Bio Foodie's Table | Chinese-Kiwi Couple
👩‍❤️‍👨Our guide to deliciousness, fun activities and cool stuff
"Okay Bye!"
✉️ foodiestablenz@gmail
📍Aotearoa *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @foodiestablenz Instagram Followers 118.5K Follower Growth (3mo) +7% Type Macro Location New Zealand
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5. Monique Fiso

Monique Fiso Bio Co-owner: @hiakai_nz
Ambassador: @yeti
Contact: *****@hiakai.co.nz
Ngā Rauru / Ngāti Ruanui / Samoa / 🏳️‍🌈 Instagram Handle @chefmomofiso Instagram Followers 49.6K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Location New Zealand
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6. Matt Lambert

Matt Lambert Bio @return_restaurant
Michelin Star Chef 2013-2020
NZ Born and Raised
Chopped
CBS and NBC NY
Glorified Dishwasher *****@chefmattlambert.com Instagram Handle @chefmattlambert Instagram Followers 47.6K Type Micro Gender Male Location New Zealand
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7. Bhavik Bhatt

Bhavik Bhatt Bio food & travel blogger , 🧿Follow me for Everything about New Zealand 🇳🇿 currently invading Australia 😃
DM /email for collaboration
TikTok @bhaviknz7 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @bhaviknz Instagram Followers 46.7K Follower Growth (3mo) +100% Type Micro Gender Male Location Auckland, New Zealand
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8. Anna Cameron

Anna Cameron Bio 💕 Sweetest NZ Recipe Blogger
📚 Author!!
👍🏻 236K+ FB Followers
🇳🇿 Kiwi Mum, Taupō ☀️
📧 Collabs 👉🏻 *****@justamumnz.com
👇🏻 Recipe Links 👇🏻 Instagram Handle @justamumnz Instagram Followers 39.6K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Micro Gender Female justamumnz.com + Follow Get Email Contact

9. Jana MacPherson

Jana MacPherson Instagram Handle @the_macpherson_diaries Instagram Followers 37.4K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

10. Peter Gordon

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 @chefpetergordon Instagram Followers 35.9K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Micro Gender Male Location New Zealand
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11. Thomas & Sheena

Thomas & Sheena Bio Celebrating great food and the people behind it
We’re not paid by restaurants we showcase
📍Narrm/Melbourne
🎥 189k+ YouTube
👋 *****@chasingaplate.com Instagram Handle @chasingaplate Instagram Followers 32.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +13% Type Micro Location New Zealand
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12. Danielle

Danielle Bio Tāmaki Makaurau eats 🇳🇿
Filling my stomach then your feed 🍔
Collab enquiries: DM or *****@outlook.com 💌 Instagram Handle @eatingupauckland Instagram Followers 22.8K Follower Growth (3mo) +23% Type Micro Gender Male Location Auckland, New Zealand
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13. Tess Eden

Tess Eden Bio Let’s eat #plantbased food & drink matcha
Bestselling Author of Eden Vegan 🍒
New Zealand *****@outlook.com Instagram Handle @eden.vegan Instagram Followers 19.7K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Location New Zealand
edenvegan.co.nz/blog + Follow Get Email Contact

14. Tania Mannotra

Tania Mannotra Bio Here 🌎 for Love•Food•Travel•Life✨
Zindagi ek safar hai suhana, thoda kha lo, thoda ghoom lo, thoda is pal jee lo, yahan kal kya ho kisne jana♥️ *****@icloud.com Instagram Handle @taniasbiglittleworld Instagram Followers 18.4K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Micro Gender Female Location New Zealand
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15. Tere

Tere Bio 📍AKL, NZ
🤳TikTok: 30k+
🇨🇰Kuki Gal
*****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @matakaifoodie Instagram Followers 16.1K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Location Auckland, New Zealand
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16. Lucy

Lucy Bio A strange 30 year old from NZ.
Pizza lover, apple juice drinker, critter enthusiast 🐾
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📓 : Auckland Actors Ltd
✉️ : *****@aucklandactors.co.nz Instagram Handle @lemonelliott Instagram Followers 15.6K Follower Growth (3mo) -4% Type Micro Gender Female Location New Zealand
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17. Hayley & Jared

Hayley & Jared Bio @hayleyware_ & @jared.ware ✌🏼
📍Hutt based, Wellington, NZ
💌 *****@outlook.com
🍔 Food, Travel & Experiences
📸 Available for content creation Instagram Handle @coupleoffoodiess_ Instagram Followers 11.5K Follower Growth (3mo) +3% Type Micro Location Wellington, Greater Wellington, New Zealand
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18. Samantha

Samantha Bio 📍Auckland, NZ
🤍 27 | IG: @samanthataveras
💌 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @foodiefindsauckland Instagram Followers 9.1K Follower Growth (3mo) +15% Type Nano Gender Female Location Auckland, New Zealand
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19. Sana

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.eats Instagram Followers 6.6K Follower Growth (3mo) -2% Type Nano Gender Female Location Auckland, New Zealand
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20. Tom Hishon

Tom Hishon Bio Chef and Co Founder
🥐@dailybreadnz
🫒 @dailycateringnz
🦌 @withwild_ Instagram Handle @tom_hishon Instagram Followers 5K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Male Location New Zealand
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21. Jess

Jess Bio RETIRED
📍 NZ 🇳🇿
🥢 Exploring the Welly food scene🍴 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @wellington_cityfoodie Instagram Followers 4.8K Follower Growth (3mo) -2% Type Nano Location New Zealand
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22. Thea

Thea Bio 💛 Just a gal who’s always thinking of what to cook next
🌱 Sweet treats, weeknight dinners & seasonal recipes
DM me for Collabs!
👩‍🍳 @theabetts Instagram Handle @theathyme Instagram Followers 4.1K Follower Growth (3mo) +46% Type Nano Gender Female Location Auckland, New Zealand
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23. John Tuulama

John Tuulama Bio Passionate Samoan Chef 🍋‍🟩🥗🥥
Head Chef for Melt & MooMoo NZ
Snr Sous Chef for Good Luck Coconut NZ
Owner Chef John Tours Samoa
💍 @irlene_mooks_274 Instagram Handle @sekikai_withchefjohn Instagram Followers 3.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Male Location New Zealand
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24. Gareth Stewart

Gareth Stewart Bio Consultant Chef - Father~ husband Instagram Handle @garethstewart_chef Instagram Followers 3K Follower Growth (3mo) +5% Type Nano Gender Male Location New Zealand
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25. Ram

Ram Bio foodporn, fitness, and everything in between.
creative director • mnl | akl 🇳🇿🇵🇭
✉️ *****@snackbro.nz Instagram Handle @snackbro.nz Instagram Followers 2.8K Follower Growth (3mo) +14% Type Nano Gender Male Location Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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26. Olga

Olga Bio 🍣 Helping you find the BEST eats in #Auckland & beyond
🔥 Honest reviews | Hidden gems | Must-try spots
💌 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @moody_foodie_nz Instagram Followers 2.7K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Female Location Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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27. Sophie

Sophie Bio someone with eyes too big for her belly
👋🏻 DM to work together
📍 auckland, NZ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @sophie.eats.heaps Instagram Followers 2.2K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Female Location Auckland, New Zealand
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28. Ally

Ally Bio I help drive customers to your business.
Hospitality & Lifestyle imagery/short form video 📸
Recipe Developer & Stylist
Let's work together ⤵️ *****@outlook.com Instagram Handle @allymcfarlanephotography Instagram Followers 2.1K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Female Location Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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29. Isabella

Isabella Bio Your friendly, hungry gal pal
✨ Food, fits and fun times ✨
@isabellaendaya 💗 AKL
💌 DM or email *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @hungrygalpal Instagram Followers 2K Follower Growth (3mo) +8% Type Nano Gender Female Location Auckland, New Zealand
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30. Ko

Ko Bio Private Chef
🇯🇵 Omakase • Wagyu • Best Sushi
Crafting tailored menus for every table
Love ☕️ • 🍺 • 🍣 • 🏄‍♂️
👇Check available dates here Instagram Handle @ko_chef_surf Instagram Followers 1.8K Follower Growth (3mo) +23% Type Nano Location New Zealand
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31. Naz

Naz Bio 📍Auckland, New Zealand
Sharing my love for food
DM for collabs/ invites Instagram Handle @eatswithnaz Instagram Followers 1.7K Follower Growth (3mo) -3% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

32. Jasmine

Jasmine Bio 🥘🍱🍔🥟🍰🍫🍦🍩🥗🍜🍹🍾
🌎 Eating my way around NZ
#️⃣ #alwayshungryjaz
✉️ DM/email for collabs
🏠 Auckland, New Zealand
Follow me on TikTok👇🏻 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @alwayshungryjaz Instagram Followers 1.5K Type Nano Gender Female Location Auckland, New Zealand
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33. Ritu Saxena

Ritu Saxena Bio Yes I am ‘THAT FLAT WHITE’ girl ☕️🇳🇿🇦🇺
Coffees * Cafes * Skylines * Travel
Melbourne + Auckland
📧 Content collabs: DM or *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @spoonforkaction Instagram Followers 1.4K Type Nano Gender Female Location Auckland, New Zealand
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34. Laura Young

Laura Young Bio 🍴Helping food brands show up beautifully across social, campaigns & product launches ✨
Start your project⤵️ *****@theculinaryletter.com Instagram Handle @theculinaryletter Instagram Followers 1.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +5% Type Nano Gender Female Location New Zealand
theculinaryletter.com/catego.. + Follow Get Email Contact

35. Esther Eats

Esther Eats Bio Currently focusing on tiktok, find me on @missestherz there!
Lifelong dream: @tsranglabel
📍AKL, NZ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @eatsther_nz Instagram Followers 1.1K Follower Growth (3mo) -3% Type Nano Gender Female Location Auckland, New Zealand
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36. Carine Claudepierre

Carine Claudepierre Bio ✨️🙏Easy Plant-Based Baking recipes
📖BakeBook Pre-orders October 2026
🧘‍♂️No eggs, No Dairy, Better for You
🔗Author theconsciousplantkitchen.com *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @theconsciousplantkitchen Instagram Followers 1.6M Follower Growth (3mo) +10% Type Mega Gender Female Location New Zealand
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37. Gurleen

Gurleen Bio • Connecting You With Aucklands Best Eateries and documenting our easy midweek Recipes.
• DM for AD/Collab and Invites. Instagram Handle @the_aucklandfoodie Instagram Followers 14.4K Type Micro Gender Female Location Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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38. Sanj Nagpal-Daruwalla

Sanj Nagpal-Daruwalla Bio Food & Travel Blogger | UGC |Melbourne, Australia
Humble with a hint of Leo ♌️
TikTok 11.7k❤️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @foodwithsanj Instagram Followers 6.4K Type Nano Gender Female Location Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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39. Dora

Dora Bio 📩 DM for Food/Product Partnerships
📍Auckland, New Zealand Instagram Handle @dorathefoodexplorer_ Instagram Followers 3.1K Type Nano Gender Female Location Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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40. Sandy

Sandy Bio akl/mel
💌 dm for collabs
tik tok: hiddeneatsnz Instagram Handle @hiddeneatsnz Instagram Followers 2.3K Type Nano Gender Female Location Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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41. Veronica

Veronica Bio Auckland Food Blog Instagram Handle @treatgalore Instagram Followers 1.8K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Female Location Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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42. Anna

Anna Bio 🇵🇭🇳🇿🍔 I like to eat.
🏡 Auckland, New Zealand
💞 DM for collabs Instagram Handle @foodiedooodies Instagram Followers 1.5K Type Nano Gender Female Location Auckland, New Zealand
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43. Dhruvi

Dhruvi Bio Follow me on my journey as I satisfy my taste buds 🤪
Vegetarian foodie 🌱
💌 dm/email for PR/collabs
IG: @dhruvi2.0 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @biteswithfoodie Instagram Followers 1.3K Type Nano Gender Female Location Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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