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How popular isJB Morrison?

In October 2026, people searched for JB Morrison by name about 850 times in New Zealand, a 15% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 12.9% of all New Zealand Rotorua law firm searches, placing JB Morrison fourth out of ten firms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Rotorua law firms, JB Morrison appeared in one of the three answers and was the seventh most recommended of the ten.

Search and AI answers in October 2026

JB Morrison is the fourth most searched of 10 competitors and the seventh most recommended in the AI answers we collected.

  1. The Law ShopShare of searches 28.6%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  2. Lance LawsonShare of searches 25.7%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  3. Holland Beckett – RotoruaShare of searches 12.9%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  4. JB MorrisonShare of searches 12.9%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
  5. Sandford WallShare of searches 8.6%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd

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Top Rotorua law firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, JB Morrison was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. JB Morrison is the seventh most recommended of the ten.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Steens Law1st
  2. Holland Beckett – Rotorua2nd
  3. Sandford Wall3rd
  4. Matthew Shaw Legal4th
  5. Alchemy Law5th
  6. Lance Lawson6th
  7. JB Morrison7th
  8. The Law Shop–
  9. OSC Law–
  10. Rodgers & Co–

Mentioned by AI

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

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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.

How often do people search for JB Morrison compared with other New Zealand Rotorua law firms?

JB Morrison against Rotorua law firms in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for The Law Shop, Lance Lawson, Holland Beckett – Rotorua, JB Morrison, Sandford Wall, Alchemy Law, Steens Law. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthThe Law ShopLance LawsonHolland Beckett – RotoruaJB MorrisonSandford WallAlchemy LawSteens LawMatthew Shaw LegalOSC LawRodgers & Co
Nov 202522.8%35.4%11.4%8.9%10.1%3.8%3.8%2.5%1.3%0%
Dec 202528.1%26.3%8.8%14%8.8%3.5%7%1.8%1.8%0%
Jan 202627.7%27.7%13.8%9.2%7.7%4.6%4.6%3.1%1.5%0%
Feb 202626.2%22.6%13.1%13.1%9.5%6%6%2.4%1.2%0%
Mar 202629.7%24.3%9.5%14.9%8.1%4.1%5.4%2.7%1.4%0%
Apr 202628.6%23.8%14.3%12.7%7.9%4.8%4.8%1.6%1.6%0%
May 202623.1%23.1%14.1%17.9%7.7%5.1%3.8%2.6%2.6%0%
Jun 202628.4%22.2%11.1%13.6%12.3%4.9%3.7%2.5%1.2%0%
Jul 202627.8%23.6%12.5%12.5%8.3%6.9%5.6%1.4%1.4%0%
Aug 202625%25%11.3%15%10%6.3%3.8%1.3%2.5%0%
Sep 202623.4%23.4%11.7%16.9%7.8%7.8%5.2%1.3%2.6%0%
Oct 202628.6%25.7%12.9%12.9%8.6%5.7%2.9%1.4%1.4%0%

  1. 1.The Law Shop

    28.6%

    Moved from 2nd to 1st. 200 estimated branded searches, +11.1% vs prior month. Share +5.2 points.

  2. 2.Lance Lawson

    25.7%

    Moved from 1st to 2nd. 180 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.

  3. 3.Holland Beckett – Rotorua

    12.9%

    Moved from 4th to 3rd. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.

  4. 4.JB Morrison

    12.9%

    Moved from 3rd to 4th. 90 estimated branded searches, -30.8% vs prior month. Share -4 points.

  5. 5.Sandford Wall

    8.6%

    Moved from 6th to 5th. 60 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.

  6. 6.Alchemy Law

    5.7%

    Moved from 5th to 6th. 40 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.

  7. 7.Steens Law

    2.9%

    Held 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.

  8. 8.Matthew Shaw Legal

    1.4%

    Moved from 9th to 8th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  9. 9.OSC Law

    1.4%

    Moved from 8th to 9th. 10 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.

  10. 10.Rodgers & Co

    0%

    Held 10th. 0 estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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

4 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for JB Morrison in New Zealand fell from 1K to 850.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, JB Morrison’s share of searches among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand increased from 8.9% to 12.9%.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, JB Morrison’s share of searches among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand peaked at 17.9% in May 2026 and was lowest at 8.9% in November 2025.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, JB Morrison rose from 5th to 4th among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Rotorua law firms in October 2026?

6 changes

  1. In October 2026, The Law Shop overtook Lance Lawson to become the leader among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand, with 28.6% of the searches.

  2. In October 2026, Sandford Wall overtook Alchemy Law to rank 5th among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand, with 8.6% of the searches.

  3. In October 2026, Holland Beckett – Rotorua overtook JB Morrison to rank 3rd among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand, with 12.9% of the searches.

  4. In October 2026, Lance Lawson gained share of searches among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand, from 23.4% to 25.7%.

  5. In October 2026, JB Morrison lost share of searches among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand, from 16.9% to 12.9%.

  6. In October 2026, Steens Law lost share of searches among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand, from 5.2% to 2.9%.

How are JB Morrison’s branded searches counted?

3 search terms

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

  • jb morrison
  • jb morrison lawyers
  • jb morrison rotorua

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does JB Morrison compete?

JB Morrison is ranked by how often people search for it in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Wellington law firms1st of 628.8%Show ranking
Rotorua law firms4th of 1012.9%Shown above
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