How popular isGround Consulting?
In September 2026, people searched for Ground Consulting by name about 30 times in New Zealand, a 25% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.65% of all New Zealand geotechnical consultancy searches, placing Ground Consulting sixth out of six consultancies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about geotechnical consultancies, Ground Consulting appeared in one of the five answers.
Ground Consulting is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Tonkin + TaylorShare of searches 78%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
ENGEOShare of searches 10.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
CMW GeosciencesShare of searches 5.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Soil & Rock ConsultantsShare of searches 3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Ground ConsultingShare of searches 0.65%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top geotechnical consultancies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ground Consulting was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews.
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.
ENGEO3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Soil & Rock Consultants3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tonkin + Taylor2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
CMW Geosciences1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ground Consulting1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Geologix0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which geotechnical consultancy should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best geotechnical consultancies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best geotechnical consultancy in New Zealand for a building site?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“geotechnical consultants nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ground investigation nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which geotechnical consultancies compete with Ground Consulting?
Share of searches by month for Tonkin + Taylor, ENGEO, CMW Geosciences, Soil & Rock Consultants, Geologix, Ground Consulting. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tonkin + Taylor | ENGEO | CMW Geosciences | Soil & Rock Consultants | Geologix | Ground Consulting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 79.7% | 10.8% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.88% |
| Nov 2025 | 80% | 10.9% | 4.7% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.67% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.6% | 9% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 2% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 77.6% | 10.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.8% | 9% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.73% |
| Mar 2026 | 80.1% | 8.9% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.54% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.8% | 10.7% | 5.7% | 2% | 2.3% | 0.53% |
| May 2026 | 73.7% | 12.2% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.81% |
| Jun 2026 | 80.3% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 2% | 2.2% | 0.91% |
| Jul 2026 | 82.2% | 9.1% | 3.9% | 2% | 2% | 0.74% |
| Aug 2026 | 86% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.48% |
| Sep 2026 | 78% | 10.6% | 5.6% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.65% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 78% | 3.6K | -33.3% | -8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 10.6% | 490 | +25.6% | +4.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.6% | 260 | 0% | +1.5 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 3% | 140 | +55.6% | +1.6 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 2.2% | 100 | -9.1% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.65% | 30 | 0% | +0.2 points |
78%
Held 1st. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -8 points.
2.
ENGEO10.6%
Held 2nd. 490 estimated branded searches, +25.6% vs prior month. Share +4.4 points.
5.6%
Held 3rd. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
Moved from 5th to 4th. 140 estimated branded searches, +55.6% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
5.
Geologix2.2%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 100 estimated branded searches, -9.1% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
0.65%
Held 6th. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for Ground Consulting changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ground Consulting in New Zealand fell from 40 to 30.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ground Consulting’s share of searches among geotechnical consultancies in New Zealand held steady, from 0.88% to 0.65%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand geotechnical consultancies in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Soil & Rock Consultants overtook Geologix to rank 4th among geotechnical consultancies in New Zealand, with 3% of the searches.

In September 2026, ENGEO gained share of searches among geotechnical consultancies in New Zealand, from 6.2% to 10.6%.

In September 2026, CMW Geosciences gained share of searches among geotechnical consultancies in New Zealand, from 4.1% to 5.6%.

In September 2026, Tonkin + Taylor lost share of searches among geotechnical consultancies in New Zealand, from 86% to 78%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Geologix in New Zealand rose 25% over 12 measured months, from 80 to 100 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Ground Consulting in New Zealand fell 25% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 30 in September 2026.
How are Ground Consulting’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ground Consulting’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.
- gcl engineering
- gcltech
- ground consulting
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