2025 TikTok Awards nominees announced, featuring New Zealand creators

The 2025 TikTok Awards nominees have been revealed, with New Zealand creators securing multiple nominations across various categories. The awards ceremony will take place in Sydney on November 26. Several New Zealand creators are in contention for top honors, including Ilai Matangi for Creator of the Year and Paris Nuku for New Zealand Creator of the Year. Other Kiwi nominees include Theo Shakes and Lance Savali. This year's event is expected to be the largest creator celebration in Australia and New Zealand, with the ceremony being streamed live on TikTok. Last year's New Zealand TikTok Creator of the Year was Lisa Perese-Cullen.