How popular isKingfisher Plumbing?
In October 2026, people searched for Kingfisher Plumbing by name about 170 times in New Zealand, a 5.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 12% of all New Zealand Tauranga plumbing company searches, placing Kingfisher Plumbing second out of six companies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Tauranga plumbing companies, Kingfisher Plumbing appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the six.
Kingfisher Plumbing is the second most searched of 6 competitors and the most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Bell PlumbingShare of searches 58.7%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Kingfisher PlumbingShare of searches 12%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
JT PlumbingShare of searches 10.7%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Pipe MastersShare of searches 10.7%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Tauranga Hardware & PlumbingShare of searches 6.7%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Follow Kingfisher Plumbing and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top Tauranga plumbing companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Kingfisher Plumbing appeared in all three answers. Kingfisher Plumbing is the most recommended of the six.
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.
Kingfisher Plumbing3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Bell Plumbing2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
JT Plumbing2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Pipe Masters2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Aotea Plumbing & Drainage0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Tauranga plumbing companies
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plumbing company should I hire in Tauranga, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plumbing companies in Tauranga, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plumbing company in Tauranga, New Zealand for a blocked drain?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tauranga plumber”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“emergency plumber tauranga”
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.
How often do people search for Kingfisher Plumbing compared with other New Zealand Tauranga plumbing companies?
Share of searches by month for Bell Plumbing, Kingfisher Plumbing, JT Plumbing, Pipe Masters, Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bell Plumbing | Kingfisher Plumbing | JT Plumbing | Pipe Masters | Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing | Aotea Plumbing & Drainage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 48.8% | 15% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 11.3% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.8% | 11.6% | 9.3% | 12.8% | 8.1% | 2.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.9% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 13.2% | 7.7% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.8% | 11% | 11% | 15.4% | 7.7% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.4% | 13.8% | 10.3% | 15.5% | 6% | 0.86% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.5% | 16.5% | 13.4% | 11.3% | 5.2% | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | 60.8% | 12.4% | 9.3% | 11.3% | 5.2% | 1% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.5% | 11.5% | 10.3% | 11.5% | 8% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 50% | 14.1% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 9% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.8% | 16.7% | 14.3% | 9.5% | 8.3% | 2.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.7% | 14.7% | 10.7% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 1.3% |
| Oct 2026 | 58.7% | 12% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 6.7% | 1.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 58.7% | 440 | +7.3% | +4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12% | 90 | -18.2% | -2.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.7% | 80 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.7% | 80 | +14.3% | +1.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.7% | 50 | -28.6% | -2.7 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.3% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
58.7%
Held 1st. 440 estimated branded searches, +7.3% vs prior month. Share +4 points.
12%
Held 2nd. 90 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.7 points.
10.7%
Held 3rd. 80 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.7%
Held 4th. 80 estimated branded searches, +14.3% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
Held 5th. 50 estimated branded searches, -28.6% vs prior month. Share -2.7 points.
Held 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Kingfisher Plumbing and its closest rivals

Kingfisher Plumbing vs Bell Plumbing: compare popularity
Kingfisher Plumbing vs JT Plumbing: compare popularity
Kingfisher Plumbing vs Pipe Masters: compare popularity
Kingfisher Plumbing vs Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing: compare popularity
Kingfisher Plumbing vs Aotea Plumbing & Drainage: compare popularity- Compare Kingfisher Plumbing with any brand
Every comparison with Kingfisher Plumbing
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Kingfisher Plumbing changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Kingfisher Plumbing in New Zealand fell from 180 to 170.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Kingfisher Plumbing’s share of searches among Tauranga plumbing companies in New Zealand decreased from 15% to 12%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Kingfisher Plumbing’s share of searches among Tauranga plumbing companies in New Zealand peaked at 16.7% in August 2026 and was lowest at 11% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Tauranga plumbing companies in October 2026?
5 changes

In October 2026, Bell Plumbing gained share of searches among Tauranga plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 54.7% to 58.7%.

In October 2026, Pipe Masters gained share of searches among Tauranga plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 9.3% to 10.7%.

In October 2026, Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing lost share of searches among Tauranga plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 9.3% to 6.7%.

In October 2026, Kingfisher Plumbing lost share of searches among Tauranga plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 14.7% to 12%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for JT Plumbing in New Zealand fell 11.1% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 80 in October 2026.
How are Kingfisher Plumbing’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kingfisher Plumbing’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.
- kingfisher plumbing
- kingfisher plumbing tauranga
Do you work for Kingfisher Plumbing? To request corrections or removal please contact us via our support page and we will be happy to assist.

Is Kingfisher Plumbing your brand?
Put your own campaigns, spend and outcomes next to this demand line, so you can see which of your marketing lined up with the movements above.