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How popular isHozelock?

In September 2026, people searched for Hozelock by name about 320 times in New Zealand, a 20% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 18.3% of all New Zealand garden watering brand searches, placing Hozelock second out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about garden watering brands, Hozelock appeared in two of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the five.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Hozelock is the second most searched of 5 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.

  1. GardenaShare of searches 58.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. HozelockShare of searches 18.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. PopeShare of searches 9.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. NylexShare of searches 8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  5. HolmanShare of searches 6.3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top garden watering brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hozelock was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hozelock is the second most recommended of the five.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Gardena1st
  2. Hozelock2nd
  3. Pope3rd
  4. Nylex4th
  5. Holman5th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Gardena4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Hozelock2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Pope2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Nylex2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Holman1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which garden watering brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Gardena
    2. 2Hozelock
    3. 3Pope

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best garden watering brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Gardena
    2. 2Hozelock
    3. 3Holman
    4. 4Nylex

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best garden watering brand in New Zealand for watering the garden?”

    1. 1Gardena
    2. 2Pope

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “irrigation supplies nz”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “garden hose nz”

      1. 1Gardena
      2. 2Nylex

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

    Which garden watering brands compete with Hozelock?

    Hozelock against garden watering brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Gardena, Hozelock, Pope, Nylex, Holman. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthGardenaHozelockPopeNylexHolman
    Oct 202555.7%16.3%11%8.5%8.5%
    Nov 202557.3%14.9%9.8%7.1%10.9%
    Dec 202559.6%13.4%8.7%6.8%11.5%
    Jan 202655.3%17.3%7.5%9.8%10.2%
    Feb 202651.9%19.4%9.4%8.8%10.6%
    Mar 202656.6%15.1%7.8%10.2%10.2%
    Apr 202655.2%18.1%9.5%8.6%8.6%
    May 202659.6%17.4%7.3%6.4%9.2%
    Jun 202658.2%19.8%8.8%7.7%5.5%
    Jul 202651%21%9%11%8%
    Aug 202651.9%20.7%7.4%12.6%7.4%
    Sep 202658.3%18.3%9.1%8%6.3%

    1. 1.Gardena

      58.3%

      Held 1st. 1K estimated branded searches, +45.7% vs prior month. Share +6.4 points.

    2. 2.Hozelock

      18.3%

      Held 2nd. 320 estimated branded searches, +14.3% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.

    3. 3.Pope

      9.1%

      Moved from 5th to 3rd. 160 estimated branded searches, +60% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.

    4. 4.Nylex

      8%

      Moved from 3rd to 4th. 140 estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -4.6 points.

    5. 5.Holman

      6.3%

      Moved from 4th to 5th. 110 estimated branded searches, +10% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.

    Compare popularity between Hozelock and its closest rivals

    Every comparison with Hozelock

    5 comparisons

    How has branded search demand for Hozelock changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Hozelock in New Zealand fell from 400 to 320.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hozelock’s share of searches among garden watering brands in New Zealand increased from 16.3% to 18.3%.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hozelock’s share of searches among garden watering brands in New Zealand peaked at 21% in July 2026 and was lowest at 13.4% in December 2025.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand garden watering brands in September 2026?

    5 changes

    1. In September 2026, Pope overtook Nylex and Holman to rank 3rd among garden watering brands in New Zealand, with 9.1% of the searches.

    2. In September 2026, Gardena gained share of searches among garden watering brands in New Zealand, from 51.9% to 58.3%.

    3. In September 2026, Nylex lost share of searches among garden watering brands in New Zealand, from 12.6% to 8%.

    4. In September 2026, Hozelock lost share of searches among garden watering brands in New Zealand, from 20.7% to 18.3%.

    5. In September 2026, Holman lost share of searches among garden watering brands in New Zealand, from 7.4% to 6.3%.

    How are Hozelock’s branded searches counted?

    6 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hozelock’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.

    • hozelock
    • hozelock hose
    • hozelock hose fittings
    • hozelock hose retractable
    • hozelock irrigation
    • hozelock sprinkler

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    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

    Where does Hozelock compete?

    Hozelock is ranked in three competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
    Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
    Garden watering brands2nd of 518.3%Shown above
    Hose fittings brands2nd of 422.4%Show ranking
    Soaker hose brands2nd of 322.4%Show ranking
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