How popular isBuddle McCleary Kennedy in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 140 branded searches for Buddle McCleary Kennedy in New Zealand which is down 33.3% over the last 11 months. Buddle McCleary Kennedy holds 9.5% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand whakatane law firms and is ranked 4th of 6 competitors for search popularity.
Hamertons Lawyers45.2%
Holland Beckett19%
Apogee Legal14.3%
Buddle McCleary Kennedy9.5%
Robinson Law7.1%
Eastbay Law4.8%
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Which whakatane law firms compete with Buddle McCleary Kennedy?
Share of Search by month for Hamertons Lawyers, Holland Beckett, Apogee Legal, Buddle McCleary Kennedy, Robinson Law, Eastbay Law. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Hamertons Lawyers | Holland Beckett | Apogee Legal | Buddle McCleary Kennedy | Robinson Law | Eastbay Law |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48% | 17.3% | 10.7% | 12% | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.2% | 17.5% | 12.7% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 4.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 49% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 13.7% | 5.9% | 3.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.9% | 20.3% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.4% | 17.6% | 10.3% | 4.4% | 7.4% | 5.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.7% | 19.2% | 11% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 5.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.1% | 21.2% | 11.5% | 9.6% | 5.8% | 3.8% |
| May 2026 | 46.3% | 12.2% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.7% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 12.8% | 7.7% | 5.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.5% | 16.2% | 10.8% | 18.9% | 5.4% | 8.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.2% | 19% | 14.3% | 9.5% | 7.1% | 4.8% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 45.2% | 190 | +26.7% | +4.7 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 19% | 80 | +33.3% | +2.8 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 14.3% | 60 | +50% | +3.5 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 2nd to 4th | 9.5% | 40 | -42.9% | -9.4 pointsmoved from 2nd to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 7.1% | 30 | +50% | +1.7 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 4.8% | 20 | -33.3% | -3.3 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th |
45.2%
held 1st · 190 estimated branded searches · +26.7% vs prior month · +4.7 points
19%
moved from 3rd to 2nd · 80 estimated branded searches · +33.3% vs prior month · +2.8 points
14.3%
moved from 4th to 3rd · 60 estimated branded searches · +50% vs prior month · +3.5 points
9.5%
moved from 2nd to 4th · 40 estimated branded searches · -42.9% vs prior month · -9.4 points
7.1%
moved from 6th to 5th · 30 estimated branded searches · +50% vs prior month · +1.7 points
4.8%
moved from 5th to 6th · 20 estimated branded searches · -33.3% vs prior month · -3.3 points
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How has branded search demand for Buddle McCleary Kennedy changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Buddle McCleary Kennedy in New Zealand fell from 210 to 140.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Buddle McCleary Kennedy’s estimated Share of Search among whakatane law firms in New Zealand decreased from 12% to 9.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Buddle McCleary Kennedy’s estimated Share of Search among whakatane law firms in New Zealand peaked at 18.9% in July 2026 and was lowest at 4.4% in February 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Buddle McCleary Kennedy fell from 3rd to 4th among whakatane law firms in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand whakatane law firms in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, Holland Beckett overtook Buddle McCleary Kennedy to rank 2nd among whakatane law firms in New Zealand, at 19%.
In August 2026, Apogee Legal overtook Buddle McCleary Kennedy to rank 3rd among whakatane law firms in New Zealand, at 14.3%.
In August 2026, Robinson Law overtook Eastbay Law to rank 5th among whakatane law firms in New Zealand, at 7.1%.
In August 2026, Hamertons Lawyers gained estimated Share of Search among whakatane law firms in New Zealand, from 40.5% to 45.2%.
In August 2026, Buddle McCleary Kennedy lost estimated Share of Search among whakatane law firms in New Zealand, from 18.9% to 9.5%.
In August 2026, Eastbay Law lost estimated Share of Search among whakatane law firms in New Zealand, from 8.1% to 4.8%.
How is Buddle McCleary Kennedy measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Buddle McCleary Kennedy’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- buddle mccleary kennedy
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