New Zealand Podcast Awards

13/07/2026

🎙️ The New Zealand Podcast Awards are back for 2026!

Tag your favourite New Zealand podcast to let them know it’s almost time to enter!

We’re excited to officially launch this year’s awards, proudly supported by PodLab.

Whether you’re a creator, listener, industry professional or passionate podcast fan, visit our website for all the key dates, categories and entry details.

20/11/2025

Excited to announce this year's winners for the New Zealand Podcast Awards 2025! So many amazing entries.

Head over to our website for all the winners!

13/11/2025

Thousands of votes have been streaming in for this year's Awards. Make someone's day by giving them your support and letting them know ☺️

Voting closes tomorrow at midnight, so last push.

16/10/2025

Voting has now opened for the BIG one! New Zealand's Listeners' Choice Podcast 2025!

Big or small, this is your opportunity to support your favourite podcast and show them some love for all their hard work.

Share and tag your favourite on social media and visit nzpodcastawards.com to cast your vote today!

24/09/2025

Submissions have been flying in, so a reminder of the key dates for this year's New Zealand Podcast Awards!

Don't leave it until the last minute to get your entries in! 😊

Check out all the details and categories on our website nzpodcastawards.com

Good luck to everyone

The home of the New Zealand Podcast Awards, recognising, promoting and rewarding some of the best in Kiwi podcasters and producers both at home and abroad.

18/06/2025

We're delighted to welcome Acast on board as the Headline Partner for the 2025 New Zealand Podcast Awards! Full details and dates for this year's awards can be found on our website!

Acast will also sponsor three cornerstone categories: Podcast of the Year, Listener’s Choice and Best Māori and Pasifika Podcast or Host, reaffirming their commitment to spotlighting diverse and exceptional talent across Aotearoa.

“We’re excited to be supporting the New Zealand Podcast Awards in 2025,” said Ryan Lamont, Senior Content Manager at Acast ANZ. “There’s so much talent in Aotearoa’s ever-growing podcasting scene and we’re keen to continue championing the creators, stories and great mahi of Kiwis all across the motu.”

Gold winners of each Acast category will be awarded 500,000 advertising impressions to promote their show across Acast’s podcast network in New Zealand

23/10/2024

It's Deadline Day! Submissions are flying in. Don't forget to get yours in before the end of the day for this year's awards 🏆

14/10/2024

Only Ten Days left to enter this year's New Zealand Podcast Awards!

Check out all the details on our website! 😊