Taylor Swift Tops Spotify Wrapped New Zealand for 2024

The most anticipated music streaming year is here, and Spotify has just released its annual Wrapped list for New Zealand. The list reveals the most-streamed artists, songs, albums, podcasts, audiobooks, and local artists of the past year. Here’s a breakdown of what made it to the top.

Most-Streamed Artists

Taylor Swift took the top spot as the most-streamed artist in New Zealand for 2024. The pop sensation has consistently topped the charts with her hit singles and albums. Following closely behind are Drake, Kanye West, Billie Eilish, and Eminem.

Top Local Artists

SIX60 dominated the local music scene, claiming the top spot as the most-streamed local artist in New Zealand for 2024. The band has been a staple of New Zealand’s music industry for years, and their latest releases have resonated with listeners nationwide. L.A.B, Stan Walker, Katchafire, and Lorde rounded out the top five.

Most-Streamed Songs

Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” took the top spot as the most-streamed song in New Zealand for 2024. The heartfelt ballad has captured the hearts of listeners across the country. Other popular songs on the list include Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control,” Hozier’s “Too Sweet,” and Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby.”

Top Local Songs

Corrella’s “Blue Eyed Māori” topped the local song chart, showcasing the band’s unique sound and connection to New Zealand culture. L.A.B’s “In the Air” and Brutha Rodz’s “Heart of a Lion” also made it to the top five.

Most-Streamed Albums

Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, claimed the top spot as the most-streamed album in New Zealand for 2024. Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard And Soft and Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet rounded out the top three.

Top Podcasts

The Joe Rogan Experience dominated the podcast chart, with The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, The Morning Shift, Call Her Daddy, and Huberman Lab also making it to the top five.

Top Audiobooks in Premium

Prince Harry’s Spare took the top spot as the most-listened-to audiobook in New Zealand for 2024. Colleen Hoover’s It Ends with Us followed closely behind, adapted into a highly-anticipated film of the same name starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.

Top Local Audiobooks in Premium

Gangland by Jared Savage topped the local audiobook chart, showcasing the author’s unique storytelling style. Monty Soutar’s Kāwai and Sam Neill’s Did I Ever Tell You This? also made it to the top five.

In conclusion, these lists reveal the most-streamed artists, songs, albums, podcasts, audiobooks, and local artists of 2024 in New Zealand. Whether you’re a music lover or an audiobook enthusiast, there’s something for everyone on this list.