How popular isLewis Road Creamery?
In September 2026, people searched for Lewis Road Creamery by name about 7,470 times in New Zealand, a 6.4% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 40.5% of all New Zealand butter brand searches, placing Lewis Road Creamery first out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about butter brands, Lewis Road Creamery appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Lewis Road Creamery is the most searched of 8 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
Lewis Road CreameryShare of searches 40.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th- OlivaniShare of searches 17%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
WestgoldShare of searches 12.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
PamsShare of searches 11.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
AnchorShare of searches 10%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top butter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lewis Road Creamery was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Lewis Road Creamery is the fifth most recommended of the eight.
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.
Westgold5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Anchor5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Mainland5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Pams4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lewis Road Creamery2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tararua1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Olivani0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lurpak0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about butter brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which butter brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best butter brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best butter brand in New Zealand for everyday baking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“butter nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“spreadable butter nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which butter brands compete with Lewis Road Creamery?
Share of searches by month for Lewis Road Creamery, Olivani, Westgold, Pams, Anchor, Mainland, Tararua. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Lewis Road Creamery | Olivani | Westgold | Pams | Anchor | Mainland | Tararua | Lurpak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.1% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 14.3% | 9.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.9% | 16.2% | 9.1% | 13.4% | 8.9% | 3.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.4% | 14.2% | 11.4% | 12.5% | 10.8% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.5% | 15.8% | 10.6% | 13.3% | 10% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.8% | 15% | 9.9% | 13.4% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 42% | 16.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 8.7% | 4% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.8% | 19.1% | 10.1% | 12% | 10.2% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 37.8% | 12.7% | 25.9% | 8% | 8.7% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.8% | 16.6% | 10.3% | 11.1% | 13.7% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.8% | 16% | 15.9% | 9.4% | 12.1% | 5.2% | 2% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.3% | 14% | 14.4% | 12.6% | 10.5% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.5% | 17% | 12.5% | 11.5% | 10% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40.5% | 3.8K | -17.4% | -0.8 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 17% | 1.6K | +2.6% | +3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 12.5% | 1.2K | -27% | -1.9 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.5% | 1.1K | -23% | -1.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 10% | 930 | -19.8% | -0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.4% | 410 | -16.3% | 0 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 2.2% | 200 | +33.3% | +0.8 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 1.9% | 180 | +12.5% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th |
40.5%
Held 1st. 3.8K estimated branded searches, -17.4% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
2.Olivani
17%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +2.6% vs prior month. Share +3 points.
3.
Westgold12.5%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 1.2K estimated branded searches, -27% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
4.
Pams11.5%
Held 4th. 1.1K estimated branded searches, -23% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
5.
Anchor10%
Held 5th. 930 estimated branded searches, -19.8% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
6.
Mainland4.4%
Held 6th. 410 estimated branded searches, -16.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Tararua2.2%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 200 estimated branded searches, +33.3% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
8.
Lurpak1.9%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 180 estimated branded searches, +12.5% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
Compare popularity between Lewis Road Creamery and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Lewis Road Creamery
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- Lewis Road Creamery vs Primo
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- Lewis Road Creamery vs Tararua
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How has branded search demand for Lewis Road Creamery changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Lewis Road Creamery in New Zealand rose from 7K to 7.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lewis Road Creamery’s share of searches among butter brands in New Zealand decreased from 43.1% to 40.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lewis Road Creamery’s share of searches among butter brands in New Zealand peaked at 46.8% in February 2026 and was lowest at 37.8% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand butter brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Olivani overtook Westgold to rank 2nd among butter brands in New Zealand, with 17% of the searches.

In September 2026, Tararua overtook Lurpak to rank 7th among butter brands in New Zealand, with 2.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, Westgold lost share of searches among butter brands in New Zealand, from 14.4% to 12.5%.

In September 2026, Pams lost share of searches among butter brands in New Zealand, from 12.6% to 11.5%.

In September 2026, Lewis Road Creamery lost share of searches among butter brands in New Zealand, from 41.3% to 40.5%.

In September 2026, Anchor lost share of searches among butter brands in New Zealand, from 10.5% to 10%.
How are Lewis Road Creamery’s branded searches counted?
15 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lewis Road Creamery’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.
- lewis road
- lewis road butter
- lewis road chocolate
- lewis road chocolate milk
- lewis road cream
- lewis road creamery
- lewis road creamery milk
- lewis road double cream
- lewis road flavoured milk
- lewis road ice cream
- lewis road iced coffee
- lewis road milk
- lewis road organic milk
- lewis road strawberry milk
- lewisroadcreamery
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Where does Lewis Road Creamery compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice cream brands | 3rd of 13 | 10.2% | Show ranking |
| Milk brands | 3rd of 8 | 14.4% | Show ranking |
| Butter brands | 1st of 8 | 40.5% | Shown above |
| Flavoured milk brands | 1st of 7 | 63% | Show ranking |

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