How popular isMAQ Chartered Accountants?
In September 2026, people searched for MAQ Chartered Accountants by name about 30 times in New Zealand, a 40% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 5.9% of all New Zealand whangarei accounting firm searches, placing MAQ Chartered Accountants seventh out of nine firms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about whangarei accounting firms, MAQ Chartered Accountants appeared in three of the four answers and was the seventh most recommended of the nine.
MAQ Chartered Accountants is the seventh most searched of 9 competitors and the seventh most recommended in AI answers.
YHPJShare of searches 32.4%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Russell TurnerShare of searches 17.6%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
Villa Chartered Accountants & Business AdvisorsShare of searches 14.7%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
BDOShare of searches 8.8%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- MAQ Chartered AccountantsShare of searches 5.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
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Top whangarei accounting firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, MAQ Chartered Accountants was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. MAQ Chartered Accountants is the seventh most recommended of the nine.
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.
Villa Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
YHPJ3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- MAQ Chartered Accountants3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Northland Chartered Accountants3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Ean Brown Partners2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Bennett & Associates2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Sudburys +MORE2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Russell Turner1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
BDO0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about whangarei accounting firms
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which accounting firm should I hire in Whangārei, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best accounting firms in Whangārei, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best accounting firm in Whangārei, New Zealand for a small business?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“whangarei accountant”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“whangarei accounting firms”
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 whangarei accounting firms compete with MAQ Chartered Accountants?
Share of searches by month for YHPJ, Russell Turner, Villa Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors, BDO, Ean Brown Partners, Bennett & Associates, MAQ Chartered Accountants, Northland Chartered Accountants, Sudburys +MORE. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | YHPJ | Russell Turner | Villa Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors | BDO | Ean Brown Partners | Bennett & Associates | MAQ Chartered Accountants | Northland Chartered Accountants | Sudburys +MORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.4% | 25% | 12.5% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 30% | 25% | 20% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.5% | 23.5% | 11.8% | 14.7% | 5.9% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 26.5% | 23.5% | 11.8% | 14.7% | 11.8% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.9% | 19.4% | 13.9% | 11.1% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 35% | 20% | 12.5% | 7.5% | 12.5% | 5% | 5% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.5% | 26.5% | 20.6% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 34.3% | 20% | 11.4% | 14.3% | 2.9% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.7% | 23.7% | 13.2% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.4% | 26.5% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 11.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.4% | 23.5% | 14.7% | 11.8% | 8.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.4% | 17.6% | 14.7% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.4% | 110 | +10% | +2.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.6% | 60 | -25% | -5.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.7% | 50 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.8% | 30 | -25% | -2.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.8% | 30 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 5.9% | 20 | +100% | +2.9 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 5.9% | 20 | +100% | +2.9 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 2.9% | 10 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 2.9% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
YHPJ32.4%
Held 1st. 110 estimated branded searches, +10% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
17.6%
Held 2nd. 60 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share -5.9 points.
Held 3rd. 50 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
BDO8.8%
Held 4th. 30 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share -2.9 points.
8.8%
Held 5th. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.9%
Held 6th. 20 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
Held 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
Held 8th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.9%
Held 9th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for MAQ Chartered Accountants changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for MAQ Chartered Accountants in New Zealand fell from 50 to 30.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MAQ Chartered Accountants’ share of searches among whangarei accounting firms in New Zealand peaked at 7.5% in November 2025 and was lowest at 2.8% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MAQ Chartered Accountants fell from 6th to 7th among whangarei accounting firms in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand whangarei accounting firms in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Bennett & Associates gained share of searches among whangarei accounting firms in New Zealand, from 2.9% to 5.9%.
In September 2026, MAQ Chartered Accountants gained share of searches among whangarei accounting firms in New Zealand, from 2.9% to 5.9%.

In September 2026, YHPJ gained share of searches among whangarei accounting firms in New Zealand, from 29.4% to 32.4%.

In September 2026, Russell Turner lost share of searches among whangarei accounting firms in New Zealand, from 23.5% to 17.6%.

In September 2026, BDO lost share of searches among whangarei accounting firms in New Zealand, from 11.8% to 8.8%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Ean Brown Partners in New Zealand rose 200% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 30 in September 2026.
How are MAQ Chartered Accountants’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MAQ Chartered Accountants’ 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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