Top Dance Songs in New Zealand

1
Setting Sun (2003 Remaster) cover
Setting Sun (2003 Remaster)

The Chemical Brothers

2
I Don't Wanna Wait cover
I Don't Wanna Wait

David Guetta

3
How Will I Know cover
How Will I Know

Whitney Houston

4
80-s To 90-s cover
80-s To 90-s

DJ Tyzo

5
Thunder cover
Thunder

Imagine Dragons

6
Play That Funky Music cover
Play That Funky Music

Wild Cherry

7
Ultimate Taboo Mix Vol 1 cover
Ultimate Taboo Mix Vol 1

DJ Lector

8
Something Just Like This cover
Something Just Like This

The Chainsmokers

9
Closer (feat. Halsey) cover
Closer (feat. Halsey)

The Chainsmokers

10
Greatest Love of All cover
Greatest Love of All

Whitney Houston

11
Who Do U Love cover
Who Do U Love

Deborah Cox

12
These Days (feat. Jess Glynne, Macklemore & Dan Caplen) cover
These Days (feat. Jess Glynne, Macklemore & Dan Caplen)

Rudimental

13
Gangsta's Paradise (feat. L.V.) cover
Gangsta's Paradise (feat. L.V.)

Coolio

14
Tribute (Avicii) cover
Tribute (Avicii)

Aftertune

15
I Remember You cover
I Remember You

Frank Ifield

16
Don't Let Me Down (feat. Daya) cover
Don't Let Me Down (feat. Daya)

The Chainsmokers

17
Stay With Me cover
Stay With Me

Sam Smith

18
Breathe cover
Breathe

The Prodigy

19
Thank You cover
Thank You

Dido

20
Silhouettes (feat. Poppy Baskcomb) cover
Silhouettes (feat. Poppy Baskcomb)

Sonny Fodera

21
Don't You Worry Child (feat. John Martin) cover
Don't You Worry Child (feat. John Martin)

Swedish House Mafia

22
Call on Me cover
Call on Me

Eric Prydz

23
Hamseda (Googoosh / Persian Medley) cover
Hamseda (Googoosh / Persian Medley)

Shanee

24
Losing My Religion cover
Losing My Religion

R.E.M.

25
The Nights cover
The Nights

Avicii

26
Madfunk (Old Skool Mix) [old skool mix] cover
Madfunk (Old Skool Mix) [old skool mix]

Leon

27
Love You Down cover
Love You Down

INOJ

28
Murder On the Dancefloor cover
Murder On the Dancefloor

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

29
Gonna Get Along Without You Now cover
Gonna Get Along Without You Now

Viola Wills

30
Dreams cover
Dreams

Jolyon Petch

31
Build Me Up Buttercup (Re-Recorded Version) cover
Build Me Up Buttercup (Re-Recorded Version)

The Foundations

32
DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love cover
DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love

Usher

33
Wake Me Up cover
Wake Me Up

Avicii

34
I Love to Love cover
I Love to Love

Tina Charles

35
Groovejet - If This Ain't Love (Radio Edit) cover
Groovejet - If This Ain't Love (Radio Edit)

Spiller

36
A Sky Full of Stars cover
A Sky Full of Stars

Coldplay

37
Sweet Deep cover
Sweet Deep

Nari

38
Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) [feat. Caron Wheeler] (2003 Remastered Version) cover
Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) [feat. Caron Wheeler] (2003 Remastered Version)

Soul II Soul

39
The End of It All (feat. Roland Clark) cover
The End of It All (feat. Roland Clark)

DJ Spen & Damond Ramsey

40
Dj Party cover
Dj Party

Various Artists

Best radio stations for Dance

New Zealand's dance music scene is currently a vibrant fusion of high-energy electronic anthems and timeless floor-fillers that bridge the gap between decades. From the coastal vibes of Auckland to the late-night clubs of Wellington, listeners are gravitating toward a sound that balances modern production with a healthy dose of nostalgia. Leading the charge are modern staples like Alan Walker, whose tracks "The Spectre" and "Faded" continue to dominate local playlists with their signature melodic builds and ethereal vocals. These tracks have become synonymous with the contemporary electronic landscape in Aotearoa, offering a polished, cinematic sound that resonates across both commercial radio and festival stages.

What makes the current top dance charts in New Zealand particularly interesting is the broad spectrum of influences making waves. Alongside the massive pop-dance success of The Chainsmokers’ "Closer," we see a significant resurgence of retro classics and reimagined hits. The infectious groove of Fatboy Slim’s "Praise You" remains a staple for Kiwi audiences, while synth-pop icons like Simple Minds and disco legends like Viola Wills prove that a great hook never goes out of style. Even the smooth G-funk of Warren G’s "Regulate" finds its place in this rhythmic rotation, showcasing the country’s love for genre-blurring tracks that keep the energy high.

Furthermore, the influence of global trends like K-pop and the UK garage revival is increasingly evident. Stray Kids’ "Back Door" brings a sharp, aggressive energy to the mix, while the NOTION remix of CHRYSTAL’s "The Days" highlights a growing appetite for bass-heavy, club-ready edits. Whether you are looking for the atmospheric textures of Lauge or the high-octane tempo of modern house, New Zealand’s top dance tracks offer a comprehensive snapshot of a nation that loves to move. This selection captures the essence of the local airwaves, providing a perfect soundtrack for everything from summer road trips to the heart of the dancefloor.