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How popular isKāpiti Law?

In September 2026, people searched for Kāpiti Law by name about 510 times in New Zealand, a 21.4% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 51.6% of all New Zealand kapiti law firm searches, placing Kāpiti Law first out of seven firms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kapiti law firms, Kāpiti Law appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Kāpiti Law is the most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Kāpiti LawShare of searches 51.6%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. BMC LawyersShare of searches 10.9%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  3. Steven Lee & AssociatesShare of searches 10.9%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  4. The Law ConnectionShare of searches 10.9%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. Wakefields LawyersShare of searches 10.9%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd

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Top kapiti law firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Kāpiti Law appeared in all three answers. Kāpiti Law is the most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Kāpiti Law1st
  2. Best Practice Law2nd
  3. Wakefields Lawyers3rd
  4. BMC Lawyers4th
  5. Steven Lee & Associates5th
  6. The Law Connection–
  7. Hobson Mills Law–

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.

Which kapiti law firms compete with Kāpiti Law?

Kāpiti Law against kapiti law firms in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Kāpiti Law, BMC Lawyers, Steven Lee & Associates, The Law Connection, Wakefields Lawyers, Hobson Mills Law. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthKāpiti LawBMC LawyersSteven Lee & AssociatesThe Law ConnectionWakefields LawyersHobson Mills LawBest Practice Law
Oct 202538.6%15.8%15.8%15.8%7%3.5%3.5%
Nov 202558.6%12.9%7.1%8.6%5.7%2.9%4.3%
Dec 202548.1%13.5%9.6%9.6%9.6%5.8%3.8%
Jan 202648.3%11.7%18.3%8.3%8.3%3.3%1.7%
Feb 202650.7%10.1%13%10.1%10.1%4.3%1.4%
Mar 202647.8%13.4%7.5%14.9%10.4%4.5%1.5%
Apr 202647.3%12.7%7.3%14.5%12.7%3.6%1.8%
May 202642%14%14%14%10%4%2%
Jun 202644.1%15.3%11.9%13.6%6.8%6.8%1.7%
Jul 202650.9%9.4%13.2%11.3%7.5%3.8%3.8%
Aug 202657.7%9.9%12.7%9.9%5.6%2.8%1.4%
Sep 202651.6%10.9%10.9%10.9%10.9%3.1%1.6%
  1. Held 1st. 330 estimated branded searches, -19.5% vs prior month. Share -6.2 points.

  2. 2.BMC Lawyers

    10.9%

    Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.

  3. Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 70 estimated branded searches, -22.2% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.

  4. Held 4th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.

  5. Held 5th. 70 estimated branded searches, +75% vs prior month. Share +5.3 points.

  6. Held 6th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  7. Held 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

Compare popularity between Kāpiti Law and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Kāpiti Law

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

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Kāpiti Law in New Zealand rose from 420 to 510.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kāpiti Law’s share of searches among kapiti law firms in New Zealand increased from 38.6% to 51.6%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kāpiti Law’s share of searches among kapiti law firms in New Zealand peaked at 58.6% in November 2025 and was lowest at 38.6% in October 2025.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand kapiti law firms in September 2026?

6 changes
  1. In September 2026, BMC Lawyers overtook Steven Lee & Associates to rank 2nd among kapiti law firms in New Zealand, with 10.9% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Wakefields Lawyers gained share of searches among kapiti law firms in New Zealand, from 5.6% to 10.9%.

  3. In September 2026, The Law Connection gained share of searches among kapiti law firms in New Zealand, from 9.9% to 10.9%.

  4. In September 2026, Kāpiti Law lost share of searches among kapiti law firms in New Zealand, from 57.7% to 51.6%.

  5. In September 2026, Steven Lee & Associates lost share of searches among kapiti law firms in New Zealand, from 12.7% to 10.9%.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Best Practice Law in New Zealand fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 10 in September 2026.

How are Kāpiti Law’s branded searches counted?

3 search terms

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

  • kapiti law
  • kapiti law paraparaumu
  • kapiti law waikanae

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