60 Best New Zealand Podcasts

1. scigest

Welcome to scigest - podcast-sized servings of digestible science from the world of Plant & Food Research! Scigest is a podcast channel hosted by scientists at Plant & Food Research in New Zealand who are passionate about communicating their science to New Zealanders and the world, as well as helping science students in their journey to a science career. Our scientists are at the heart of food production, supply and security, contributing to human health and wellbeing as well as social and economic stability.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Email ****@plantandfood.co.nz
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 8.8KInstagram Followers 2.6K Frequency 1 episode / week Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Creative Matters Podcast

Conversations with New Zealand Artists. These conversations will intrigue you immensely.
Podcast creativematters.co.nz
Email ****@creativematters.co.nz
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 5.5KInstagram Followers 2.2K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 77 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

3. Mediawatch

Mediawatch looks critically at the New Zealand media television, radio, newspapers and magazines as well as the 'new' electronic media.
Podcast rnz.co.nz
Email ****@rnz.co.nz
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Instagram Followers 79.3K Frequency 3 episodes / week Avg Length 30 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

4. Here Now

What do 27% of NZers all have in common? They were born overseas. Here Now is about the journeys people make to New Zealand, their identities and perspectives, all of which shape their life here. Here Now was previously titled Voices and is produced and presented by Kadambari Raghukumar.
Podcast rnz.co.nz
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 269.4KTwitter Followers 61.7KInstagram Followers 79.3K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 13 min Since Jul 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

5. Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons host a weekly chat about all things New Zealand rugby, from Super Rugby Pacific, the All Blacks, Bunnings NPC, Farah Palmer Cup, and Super Rugby Aupiki, the team have you covered with unique insight from current pros still in the game.
Podcast rugbypass.com
Email ****@rugbypass.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 277KInstagram Followers 1.8M Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 55 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

6. The Dispatches

Commentary and contrarian thinking on politics, current affairs, and culture from Aotearoa New Zealand
Podcast the-dispatches.castos.com
Email ****@lifenet.co.nz
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 1.5K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 48 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

7. Our Changing World

Stories about science and nature from out in the field and inside the labs across Aotearoa New Zealand. Winner 2022 New Zealand Radio Awards Best Factual Podcast - Episodic.
Podcast rnz.co.nz
Email ****@rnz.co.nz
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 1.5KInstagram Followers 79.3K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 27 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

8. Gone By Lunchtime

A New Zealand politics podcast hosted by The Spinoff's Toby Manhire with Annabelle Lee-Mather and Ben Thomas.
Podcast thespinoff.co.nz
Email ****@thespinoff.co.nz
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 140.9KInstagram Followers 47.7K Frequency 4 episodes / quarter Avg Length 42 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

9. It's a Drama

Is it possible to leave everything behind & travel the world for a year as a family? These two teenagers, a dad (with a bad back) and a hormonal mother who likes wine FAR too much - did just that on a budget of $80 a day & now want to show you how to do the same! Let us share with you the truth about world travel with kids, travelling on a budget, moving to New Zealand (and now living in New Zealand), parenting teenagers, and more. The only family travel podcast hosted by a real travelling family!
Podcast itsadrama.com
Email ****@itsadrama.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 649Twitter Followers 652Instagram Followers 1.9K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 48 min Since Jan 2019 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

10. All Blacks Podcast

The official podcast from New Zealand rugby - featuring interviews with some of the biggest and most influential names in New Zealand and global rugby.
Podcast andyburt.podbean.com
Email ****@xtra.co.nz
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 4.6MInstagram Followers 2.6M Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 48 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

11. Sinister Dynasty

Join Ayla and Andi as they explore true crime in New Zealand (NZ) (the sinister side of New Zealand). We do this in a light-hearted, completely oblivious, unfiltered kind of way. Expect to hear insensitive comments, bad jokes, and to be honest sometimes really offensive obscenities'. We explore NZ true crimes, unexplained phenomena, and other mind-blowing mysteries. Some episodes may be explicit and we recommend listener discretion.
Podcast sinisterdynasty.buzzsprout.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 430Instagram Followers 267 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 38 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

12. NZ Wine Podcast

The place to hear great stories from New Zealand winemakers, vineyards owners and others in the industry. Hosted by Boris Lamont. Published by Podcasts NZ.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Host Boris Lamont
Email ****@lamontinternational.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 1.2KInstagram Followers 1.2K Frequency 6 episodes / year Avg Length 34 min Listen on Spotify Play Get Email Contact

13. NZ Ahead Podcast

If you're thinking about moving to New Zealand and living in New Zealand, then this is the podcast for you! The NZ AHEAD PODCAST is hosted by Liz and Brian, a husband and wife who moved to New Zealand from the UK with their small kids thirteen years ago. Every week Liz, Brian and the occasional kiwi guests share EVERYTHING there is to know about moving to and living in New Zealand. If you have your heart set on New Zealand, then you are going to LOVE this show!
Podcast lizdeacle.com
Host Liz Deacle
Email ****@itsadrama.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Instagram Followers 1.9K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 53 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

14. DOC Sounds of Science Podcast

A behind the scenes look at how the Department of Conservation cares for New Zealand's unique native species and natural environment.
Podcast doc.govt.nz
Email ****@doc.govt.nz
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 125KInstagram Followers 141.8K Frequency 3 episodes / quarter Avg Length 34 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

15. In the Loop

Each Tuesday New Zealand Herald Journalists Katie Harris and Cheree Kinnear take a closer look at an issue, event or topic that's been filling up our news feeds or taking over our water cooler chats. Whether that's the reality of working in a high-end brothel, the growing obsession with white-collar magic mushroom use or a day in the life of a West Auckland cop we'll take you behind the scenes of some of the biggest stories. From politics, crime and even a little bit of entertainment we're here to keep you in the loop.
Podcast spreaker.com
Email ****@nzme.co.nz
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 9 episodes / year Avg Length 33 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

16. Economy Watch

We follow the economic events and trends that affect New Zealand.
Podcast interest.co.nz
Email ****@interest.co.nz
Facebook Followers 5.5K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 11 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

17. Kiwi Birth Tales

A collection of Kiwi Mums & Dads sharing their Pregnancy and Birth tales, giving a snapshot of birthing experiences in New Zealand. This podcast has been created to share a range of birth stories informing, supporting, and comforting families to be, new or seasoned. You'll likely laugh, cry and learn something new while finding common experiences with these Kiwi Families.
Podcast shows.acast.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 1.5KInstagram Followers 23.3K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 58 min Play Get Email Contact

18. Free Kiwis

A podcast focussing on freedom and free speech in a New Zealand context, hosted by two Wellington-based academics, Drs. Michael Johnston (VUW Education) and James Kierstead (VUW Classics).
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Email ****@hotmail.com
Frequency 9 episodes / year Avg Length 65 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

19. The Working Group - NZ's Best Weekly Political Podcast

Martyn 'Bomber' Bradbury & Damien Grant join forces for the best weekly political podcast in New Zealand.  
Podcast theworkinggroup.podbean.com
Email ****@rova.nz
Facebook Followers 8.8KInstagram Followers 2.5K Frequency 6 episodes / quarter Avg Length 56 min Play Get Email Contact

20. When the Facts Change

Hosted by journalist Bernard Hickey, When the Facts Change is your essential weekly guide to the intersection of economics, business, and politics in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Podcast shows.acast.com
Email ****@thespinoff.co.nz
Frequency 4 episodes / month Avg Length 32 min Play Get Email Contact

21. The New Zealand General Practice Podcast

Dr. Jo Scott-Jones shares the joy of General Practice with colleagues through inspiring stories about what is special about being a GP and clinical updates relevant to GPs in New Zealand. This podcast aims to counter growing pressure on GPs through sharing knowledge and what it takes to create a positive culture in family medicine.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Twitter Followers 1.5K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 37 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

22. The Wings Over New Zealand Show

Aviation Podcast Archive. This podcast will amaze you to the core. Recommended to all the aviation enthusiasts.
Podcast cambridgeairforce.org.nz
Host Dave Homewood
Email ****@hotmail.com
Facebook Followers 4.4K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 59 min Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

23. Grey Areas with Petra Bagust

This is about growing up and going grey, in Aotearoa New Zealand because I'm getting older. So join me as we climb into some of those topics that just aren't so clear-cut, maybe are a little chewy, a little crunchy, and let's journey our way through them.I've got a group of wonderful wahine, and the odd beaut bloke, to chat with, and we're going to share some wisdom that we've discovered along the way. And I'd love for you to share your wisdom with me too because everybody has something to offer.
Podcast rova.nz
Email ****@rova.nz
Facebook Followers 8.8KInstagram Followers 2.5K Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 50 min Play Get Email Contact

24. Aotearoa Adventures

Aotearoa Adventures is the podcast for everything you need to know about travelling in New Zealand.
Podcast abigailhannah.nz
Email ****@abigailhannnah.com
Facebook Followers 4.5KInstagram Followers 6K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 39 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

25. Black Heels and Tractor Wheels

Welcome to the Black Heels and Tractor Wheels Podcast where we are sharing stories from a range of women around New Zealand. Our hosts, Emma and Claire join a whole raft of incredible New Zealand women to discuss topics ranging from starting your own business, navigating career and university changes, building confidence, and getting back to work with young children.
Podcast feeds.buzzsprout.com
Email ****@ruralwomennz.nz
Facebook Followers 8.5KInstagram Followers 2.7K Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 32 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

26. The SOUNZ Podcasts

The SOUNZ Podcasts is a collection of podcast episodes that covers a range of topics that relate to the music of Aotearoa New Zealand. Join our hosts as they explore issues and interests that are pertinent to our music today including classical music, Maori music, jazz, sonic art, and the music of the Moana Pacific peoples.
Podcast news.sounz.org.nz
Email ****@sounz.org.nz
Facebook Followers 5.8K Frequency 3 episodes / year Avg Length 41 min Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

27. NZ Society of Authors

Listen to the New Zealand Society of Authors Oral History Podcast, hosted by Karyn Hay and including author interviews collected over 30 years.
Podcast authors.org.nz
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 5K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 42 min Play Get Email Contact

28. Maxim Institute Podcast

The Maxim Institute Podcast is a chance for you to be a part of the conversations our team have as we do research and analysis of politics and policy in New Zealand. From behind the scenes chats about our research, to in depth discussion with our event speakers and experts from New Zealand and around the world, these podcasts will dig in to the deeper ideas that shape the way we live together.
Podcast maxim.org.nz
Email ****@maxim.org.nz
Facebook Followers 1.3K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 18 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

29. Aotearoa Unearthed

Aotearoa Unearthed: Archaeology for Everyone is a new podcast by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, produced in partnership with the New Zealand Archaeology Association. Eight episodes are being released for Archaeology Week 2021.
Podcast aotearoaunearthed.podbean.com
Email ****@heritage.org.nz
Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 23 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

30. New Zealand Music

Todd Zaner or Hannah Simpson explores NZ Music, principally from NZ on Air.
Podcast coastaccessradio.org.nz
Email ****@coastaccessradio.org.nz
Facebook Followers 1.2K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 30 min Since Sep 2019 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact