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Are Media women’s brands deliver strong growth
Are Media New Zealand is celebrating strong growth in the latest Nielsen Readership Survey.
The Q1 2026 Nielsen results show that New Zealand Woman’s Weekly, Woman’s Day and The Australian Women’s Weekly NZ Edition maintain their positions as some of the country’s most-read and influential magazine titles.
Key highlights
The key insights from the Q1 2026 Nielsen Readership Survey include:
- The Australian Women’s Weekly NZ Edition up a massive +50,000 readers or +15% YoY to 393,000 readers per issue remains one of the country’s leading monthly magazine brands, continuing its strong connection with premium female audiences.
- New Zealand Woman’s Weekly +28,000 readers or + 7% YoY remains New Zealand’s number one weekly magazine, reaching 447,000 readers every week.
- Woman’s Day +8,000 readers or + 2% YoY continues as New Zealand’s number one paid circulation magazine, with 338,000 readers each week.
- The Are Media’s portfolio combined now reaches more than 1.9 million New Zealanders each issue, up 2% YoY underscoring its position as the country’s leading lifestyle publisher.
Informs, entertains and inspires
For advertisers, the combined Are Media Women’s titles reach 725,000 readers across key demographics, including over 35% of primary household shoppers.
Sarah Henry, editorial director of Are Media New Zealand, says the results demonstrate the unique power of trusted magazine brands to build lasting relationships with audiences.
“These results are a testament to the enduring strength of our women’s brands and the extraordinary work of our editorial teams. New Zealand Woman’s Weekly, Woman’s Day and The Australian Women’s Weekly have built deep connections with generations of Kiwi women by consistently delivering content that informs, entertains and inspires.
“At a time when audiences have more choice than ever before, these trusted brands continue to command attention, loyalty and engagement at scale. They provide advertisers with powerful environments to connect with highly engaged audiences through storytelling that resonates.”
