The New Zealand Podcast Awards 2026 celebrate excellence in podcasting across Aotearoa New Zealand, recognizing outstanding independent and professional creators, hosts, producers, and organizations. Organized by The Podcast Consultants, the annual awards honor achievement across a wide range of genres including business, comedy, education, history, news, society & culture, sports, true crime, technology, and wellbeing. The awards aim to showcase the diversity and quality of New Zealand’s podcasting community while promoting innovation, creativity, and excellence in audio storytelling. Winners are announced during a live awards ceremony attended by podcasters, industry professionals, sponsors, and media representatives.
