How popular isJohn Leader Electrical?
In September 2026, people searched for John Leader Electrical by name about 110 times in New Zealand, a 21.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 10.6% of all New Zealand Palmerston North electrical contractor searches, placing John Leader Electrical fourth out of seven contractors. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Palmerston North electrical contractors, John Leader Electrical appeared in two of the three answers and was the most recommended of the seven.
John Leader Electrical is the fourth most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
- BDF Electrical LtdShare of searches 25.5%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
- Couchmans ElectricalShare of searches 19.1%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
McNae GroupShare of searches 19.1%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
John Leader ElectricalShare of searches 10.6%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Linc ElectricalShare of searches 10.6%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top Palmerston North electrical contractors in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, John Leader Electrical was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. John Leader Electrical is the most recommended of the seven.
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.
- Couchmans Electrical3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- BDF Electrical Ltd2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
McNae Group2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
John Leader Electrical2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Linc Electrical1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
SES Electrical1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
TKR Electrical0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which electrical contractor should I hire in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best electrical contractors in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best electrical contractor in Palmerston North, New Zealand for an electrical fault?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electrician palmerston north”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electrical contractor palmerston north”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 Palmerston North electrical contractors compete with John Leader Electrical?
Share of searches by month for BDF Electrical Ltd, Couchmans Electrical, McNae Group, John Leader Electrical, Linc Electrical, SES Electrical, TKR Electrical. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | BDF Electrical Ltd | Couchmans Electrical | McNae Group | John Leader Electrical | Linc Electrical | SES Electrical | TKR Electrical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 21.7% | 10.9% | 15.2% | 19.6% | 15.2% | 10.9% | 6.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 22.6% | 17% | 17% | 17% | 17% | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 23.8% | 26.2% | 9.5% | 16.7% | 9.5% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 17.8% | 24.4% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 6.7% | 4.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 20% | 28% | 18% | 14% | 10% | 4% | 6% |
| Mar 2026 | 20.3% | 18.9% | 24.3% | 18.9% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 6.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 18.5% | 26.2% | 20% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 7.7% | 6.2% |
| May 2026 | 27.7% | 26.2% | 15.4% | 10.8% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 6.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 20% | 28% | 20% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 4% |
| Jul 2026 | 18.8% | 26.6% | 15.6% | 14.1% | 10.9% | 10.9% | 3.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 23.1% | 21.5% | 23.1% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 7.7% | 3.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.5% | 19.1% | 19.1% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 4.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 25.5% | 120 | -20% | +2.5 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 19.1% | 90 | -35.7% | -2.4 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 19.1% | 90 | -40% | -3.9 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.6% | 50 | -28.6% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 10.6% | 50 | -28.6% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 10.6% | 50 | 0% | +2.9 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 4.3% | 20 | 0% | +1.2 points |
25.5%
Held 1st. 120 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.
19.1%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 90 estimated branded searches, -35.7% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
19.1%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 90 estimated branded searches, -40% vs prior month. Share -3.9 points.
10.6%
Held 4th. 50 estimated branded searches, -28.6% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
10.6%
Held 5th. 50 estimated branded searches, -28.6% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
10.6%
Held 6th. 50 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
4.3%
Held 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for John Leader Electrical changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for John Leader Electrical in New Zealand fell from 140 to 110.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, John Leader Electrical’s share of searches among Palmerston North electrical contractors in New Zealand decreased from 19.6% to 10.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, John Leader Electrical’s share of searches among Palmerston North electrical contractors in New Zealand peaked at 19.6% in October 2025 and was lowest at 9.3% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, John Leader Electrical fell from 2nd to 4th among Palmerston North electrical contractors in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Palmerston North electrical contractors in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, SES Electrical gained share of searches among Palmerston North electrical contractors in New Zealand, from 7.7% to 10.6%.
In September 2026, BDF Electrical Ltd gained share of searches among Palmerston North electrical contractors in New Zealand, from 23.1% to 25.5%.

In September 2026, TKR Electrical gained share of searches among Palmerston North electrical contractors in New Zealand, from 3.1% to 4.3%.

In September 2026, McNae Group lost share of searches among Palmerston North electrical contractors in New Zealand, from 23.1% to 19.1%.
In September 2026, Couchmans Electrical lost share of searches among Palmerston North electrical contractors in New Zealand, from 21.5% to 19.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for John Leader Electrical in New Zealand fell 44.4% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 50 in September 2026.
How are John Leader Electrical’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using John Leader Electrical’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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