How popular isDrake in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 1.5K branded searches for Drake in New Zealand which is up 7.3% over the last 11 months. Drake holds 11.5% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand hamilton recruitment agencies and is ranked 2nd of 4 competitors for search popularity.
OneStaff79%
Drake11.5%
Asset Recruitment8.8%
RecruitNet0.71%
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Which hamilton recruitment agencies compete with Drake?
Share of Search by month for OneStaff, Drake, Asset Recruitment. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | OneStaff | Drake | Asset Recruitment | RecruitNet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 84.1% | 9.7% | 5.9% | 0.35% |
| Nov 2025 | 85.2% | 9.5% | 5% | 0.36% |
| Dec 2025 | 83% | 10.3% | 6.4% | 0.36% |
| Jan 2026 | 81.5% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 0.35% |
| Feb 2026 | 81.5% | 10.5% | 7.7% | 0.28% |
| Mar 2026 | 81.7% | 11% | 7% | 0.28% |
| Apr 2026 | 81.5% | 11.4% | 6.8% | 0.25% |
| May 2026 | 82.3% | 10.6% | 6.9% | 0.21% |
| Jun 2026 | 83.3% | 9.6% | 6.9% | 0.28% |
| Jul 2026 | 81.4% | 10.6% | 7.5% | 0.56% |
| Aug 2026 | 79% | 11.5% | 8.8% | 0.71% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 79% | 10.1K | -1.8% | -2.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11.5% | 1.5K | +10.5% | +1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.8% | 1.1K | +19.1% | +1.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.71% | 90 | +28.6% | +0.1 points |
1.
OneStaff79%
held 1st · 10.1K estimated branded searches · -1.8% vs prior month · -2.4 points
2.
Drake11.5%
held 2nd · 1.5K estimated branded searches · +10.5% vs prior month · +1 points
8.8%
held 3rd · 1.1K estimated branded searches · +19.1% vs prior month · +1.3 points
0.71%
held 4th · 90 estimated branded searches · +28.6% vs prior month · +0.1 points
Compare search popularity between Drake and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Drake changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Drake in New Zealand rose from 1.4K to 1.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Drake’s estimated Share of Search among hamilton recruitment agencies in New Zealand increased from 9.7% to 11.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Drake’s estimated Share of Search among hamilton recruitment agencies in New Zealand peaked at 12.5% in January 2026 and was lowest at 9.5% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hamilton recruitment agencies in August 2026?
4 changes

In August 2026, Asset Recruitment gained estimated Share of Search among hamilton recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 7.5% to 8.8%.

In August 2026, Drake gained estimated Share of Search among hamilton recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 10.6% to 11.5%.

In August 2026, OneStaff lost estimated Share of Search among hamilton recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 81.4% to 79%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for RecruitNet in New Zealand rose 80% over 11 measured months, from 50 to 90 in August 2026.
Which masterton recruitment agencies compete with Drake?
Share of Search by month for OneStaff, Madison Recruitment, Trade Assist, Drake. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | OneStaff | Madison Recruitment | Trade Assist | Drake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.8% | 13.8% | 10.6% | 7.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 66.4% | 13.5% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.5% | 15.2% | 11.3% | 8.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.6% | 16.6% | 12.3% | 9.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.1% | 17.1% | 10.5% | 8.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.3% | 16.5% | 10.6% | 8.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 66% | 16.4% | 8.4% | 9.3% |
| May 2026 | 67.5% | 14.9% | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 69.5% | 15% | 7.6% | 8% |
| Jul 2026 | 67% | 16.3% | 8% | 8.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.6% | 15.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 64.6% | 10.1K | -1.8% | -2.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 15.3% | 2.4K | -4% | -1 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 10.7% | 1.7K | +35.8% | +2.7 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 9.4% | 1.5K | +10.5% | +0.7 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th |
1.
OneStaff64.6%
held 1st · 10.1K estimated branded searches · -1.8% vs prior month · -2.4 points
15.3%
held 2nd · 2.4K estimated branded searches · -4% vs prior month · -1 points
10.7%
moved from 4th to 3rd · 1.7K estimated branded searches · +35.8% vs prior month · +2.7 points
4.
Drake9.4%
moved from 3rd to 4th · 1.5K estimated branded searches · +10.5% vs prior month · +0.7 points
Compare search popularity between Drake and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Drake changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Drake’s estimated Share of Search among masterton recruitment agencies in New Zealand increased from 7.8% to 9.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Drake’s estimated Share of Search among masterton recruitment agencies in New Zealand peaked at 9.5% in January 2026 and was lowest at 7.4% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand masterton recruitment agencies in August 2026?
4 changes

In August 2026, Trade Assist overtook Drake to rank 3rd among masterton recruitment agencies in New Zealand, at 10.7%.

In August 2026, Drake gained estimated Share of Search among masterton recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 8.7% to 9.4%.

In August 2026, OneStaff lost estimated Share of Search among masterton recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 67% to 64.6%.

In August 2026, Madison Recruitment lost estimated Share of Search among masterton recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 16.3% to 15.3%.
Which palmerston north recruitment agencies compete with Drake?
Share of Search by month for OneStaff, Adecco, Coverstaff, ALH, Drake, PN Personnel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | OneStaff | Adecco | Coverstaff | ALH | Drake | PN Personnel | Action Personnel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.2% | 22% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 41% | 22.4% | 19.3% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.6% | 24.4% | 16.7% | 8.1% | 5.1% | 3% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.5% | 23.3% | 18.6% | 9.5% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.2% | 22.2% | 19.1% | 9.5% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.1% | 24.7% | 19.3% | 10.2% | 5% | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.9% | 24.2% | 19% | 9.7% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 40.2% | 23.7% | 16.9% | 10% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.1% | 24% | 17.4% | 8.8% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.5% | 22.8% | 16.6% | 19.2% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 0.82% |
| Aug 2026 | 34% | 22.1% | 18.8% | 15.1% | 5% | 4.1% | 0.88% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 34% | 10.1K | -1.8% | +0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.1% | 6.6K | -5.7% | -0.6 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 18.8% | 5.6K | +10.1% | +2.3 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 15.1% | 4.5K | -24.1% | -4.2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 5% | 1.5K | +10.5% | +0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.1% | 1.2K | +43.5% | +1.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.88% | 260 | +4% | +0.1 points |
1.
OneStaff34%
held 1st · 10.1K estimated branded searches · -1.8% vs prior month · +0.5 points
2.
Adecco22.1%
held 2nd · 6.6K estimated branded searches · -5.7% vs prior month · -0.6 points
18.8%
moved from 4th to 3rd · 5.6K estimated branded searches · +10.1% vs prior month · +2.3 points
4.
ALH15.1%
moved from 3rd to 4th · 4.5K estimated branded searches · -24.1% vs prior month · -4.2 points
5.
Drake5%
held 5th · 1.5K estimated branded searches · +10.5% vs prior month · +0.6 points
4.1%
held 6th · 1.2K estimated branded searches · +43.5% vs prior month · +1.3 points
0.88%
held 7th · 260 estimated branded searches · +4% vs prior month · +0.1 points
Compare search popularity between Drake and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Drake changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
1 finding
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Drake’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north recruitment agencies in New Zealand peaked at 5.9% in January 2026 and was lowest at 4.3% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand palmerston north recruitment agencies in August 2026?
6 changes

In August 2026, Coverstaff overtook ALH to rank 3rd among palmerston north recruitment agencies in New Zealand, at 18.8%.

In August 2026, PN Personnel gained estimated Share of Search among palmerston north recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 2.8% to 4.1%.

In August 2026, Drake gained estimated Share of Search among palmerston north recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 4.3% to 5%.

In August 2026, ALH lost estimated Share of Search among palmerston north recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 19.2% to 15.1%.

In August 2026, Adecco lost estimated Share of Search among palmerston north recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 22.8% to 22.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Action Personnel in New Zealand fell 21.2% over 11 measured months, from 330 to 260 in August 2026.
Which temp staffing agencies compete with Drake?
Share of Search by month for Adecco, Tradestaff, Hays, Randstad, Drake. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Adecco | Tradestaff | Hays | Randstad | Drake | Allied Workforce | ManpowerGroup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 22.9% | 19.6% | 15.7% | 33.7% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.5% | 29.3% | 20.7% | 11.5% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.3% | 27.1% | 20% | 10.5% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.2% | 28.4% | 21.6% | 9.2% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.5% | 27.3% | 21.7% | 9% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.2% | 27.7% | 22.1% | 8.9% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.7% | 27.3% | 22.7% | 10.4% | 6.4% | 2% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 30.4% | 29.7% | 20.5% | 9.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.5% | 31.2% | 19.7% | 8.5% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 32% | 31.1% | 18.5% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.9% | 30.9% | 19.2% | 9.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 30.9% | 6.6K | -5.7% | -1.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.9% | 6.6K | -3.1% | -0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19.2% | 4.1K | +1.2% | +0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.3% | 2K | +0.51% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.9% | 1.5K | +10.5% | +0.8 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.6% | 330 | -17.5% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.2% | 260 | -16.1% | -0.2 points |
1.
Adecco30.9%
held 1st · 6.6K estimated branded searches · -5.7% vs prior month · -1.1 points
30.9%
held 2nd · 6.6K estimated branded searches · -3.1% vs prior month · -0.2 points
3.
Hays
19.2%
held 3rd · 4.1K estimated branded searches · +1.2% vs prior month · +0.7 points
4.
Randstad
9.3%
held 4th · 2K estimated branded searches · +0.51% vs prior month · +0.3 points
5.
Drake6.9%
held 5th · 1.5K estimated branded searches · +10.5% vs prior month · +0.8 points
1.6%
held 6th · 330 estimated branded searches · -17.5% vs prior month · -0.3 points
1.2%
held 7th · 260 estimated branded searches · -16.1% vs prior month · -0.2 points
Compare search popularity between Drake and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Drake changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Drake’s estimated Share of Search among temp staffing agencies in New Zealand increased from 4.9% to 6.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Drake’s estimated Share of Search among temp staffing agencies in New Zealand peaked at 7.7% in January 2026 and was lowest at 4.9% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand temp staffing agencies in August 2026?
6 changes

In August 2026, Drake gained estimated Share of Search among temp staffing agencies in New Zealand, from 6.1% to 6.9%.
In August 2026, Hays gained estimated Share of Search among temp staffing agencies in New Zealand, from 18.5% to 19.2%.

In August 2026, Adecco lost estimated Share of Search among temp staffing agencies in New Zealand, from 32% to 30.9%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Tradestaff in New Zealand rose 20.4% over 11 measured months, from 5.5K to 6.6K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Randstad in New Zealand fell 78.9% over 11 measured months, from 9.4K to 2K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for ManpowerGroup in New Zealand fell 44.7% over 11 measured months, from 470 to 260 in August 2026.
How is Drake measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Drake’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
16 branded search terms
- drake international
- drake international agency
- drake international new zealand
- drake international nz
- drake international recruitment
- drake international recruitment agency
- drake labour hire
- drake new zealand
- drake new zealand jobs
- drake palmerston north
- drake palmerston north jobs
- drake recruitment
- drake recruitment hamilton
- drake recruitment masterton
- drake recruitment nz
- drake temp agency
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