How popular isGrey Street Legal?
In October 2026, people searched for Grey Street Legal by name about 200 times in New Zealand, a 9.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 20% of all New Zealand Gisborne law firm searches, placing Grey Street Legal third out of four firms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Gisborne law firms, Grey Street Legal appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the four.
Grey Street Legal is the third most searched of 4 competitors and the most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Woodward ChrispShare of searches 48%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Nolans LawyersShare of searches 30%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Grey Street LegalShare of searches 20%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- Wilson Barber & CoShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top Gisborne law firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Grey Street Legal appeared in all three answers. Grey Street Legal is the most recommended of the four.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Woodward Chrisp3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Nolans Lawyers3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Grey Street Legal3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Wilson Barber & Co2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which law firm should I hire in Gisborne, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best law firms in Gisborne, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best law firm in Gisborne, New Zealand for legal advice?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gisborne lawyers”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“family lawyer gisborne”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
How often do people search for Grey Street Legal compared with other New Zealand Gisborne law firms?
Share of searches by month for Woodward Chrisp, Nolans Lawyers, Grey Street Legal, Wilson Barber & Co. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Woodward Chrisp | Nolans Lawyers | Grey Street Legal | Wilson Barber & Co |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 49.2% | 27.7% | 21.5% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 46% | 30% | 20% | 4% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.3% | 25.9% | 20.7% | 5.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 50% | 27.3% | 19.7% | 3% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.9% | 29.7% | 21.6% | 2.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 50% | 31% | 17.2% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 49.2% | 30.5% | 18.6% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.4% | 31.6% | 19.3% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.3% | 25% | 20% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.6% | 31% | 20.7% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.7% | 25.9% | 20.7% | 1.7% |
| Oct 2026 | 48% | 30% | 20% | 2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48% | 240 | -20% | -3.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30% | 150 | 0% | +4.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20% | 100 | -16.7% | -0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2% | 10 | 0% | +0.3 points |
48%
Held 1st. 240 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -3.7 points.
30%
Held 2nd. 150 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +4.1 points.
20%
Held 3rd. 100 estimated branded searches, -16.7% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
Held 4th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
Compare popularity between Grey Street Legal and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Grey Street Legal
3 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Grey Street Legal changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Grey Street Legal in New Zealand fell from 220 to 200.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Grey Street Legal’s share of searches among Gisborne law firms in New Zealand decreased from 21.5% to 20%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Grey Street Legal’s share of searches among Gisborne law firms in New Zealand peaked at 21.6% in March 2026 and was lowest at 17.2% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Gisborne law firms in October 2026?
3 changes

In October 2026, Nolans Lawyers gained share of searches among Gisborne law firms in New Zealand, from 25.9% to 30%.

In October 2026, Woodward Chrisp lost share of searches among Gisborne law firms in New Zealand, from 51.7% to 48%.

In October 2026, Grey Street Legal lost share of searches among Gisborne law firms in New Zealand, from 20.7% to 20%.
How are Grey Street Legal’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Grey Street Legal’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.
- grey street legal
- grey street legal gisborne
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