How popular isMcCulloch & Partners?
In September 2026, people searched for McCulloch & Partners by name about 300 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 30.4% of all New Zealand Invercargill accounting firm searches, placing McCulloch & Partners second out of five firms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Invercargill accounting firms, McCulloch & Partners appeared in one of the three answers and was the joint fourth most recommended of the five.
McCulloch & Partners is the second most searched of 5 competitors and the joint fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Malloch McClean +MOREShare of searches 43.5%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
McCulloch & PartnersShare of searches 30.4%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
BDOShare of searches 8.7%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Simpsons Chartered AccountantsShare of searches 8.7%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Tax LinkShare of searches 8.7%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top Invercargill accounting firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, McCulloch & Partners was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. McCulloch & Partners is the joint fourth most recommended of the five.
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.
Malloch McClean +MORE3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
BDO3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Simpsons Chartered Accountants2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
McCulloch & Partners1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Tax Link1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which accounting firm should I hire in Invercargill, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best accounting firms in Invercargill, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best accounting firm in Invercargill, New Zealand for tax help?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“accountants invercargill”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“invercargill accounting firms”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which Invercargill accounting firms compete with McCulloch & Partners?
Share of searches by month for Malloch McClean +MORE, McCulloch & Partners, BDO, Simpsons Chartered Accountants, Tax Link. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Malloch McClean +MORE | McCulloch & Partners | BDO | Simpsons Chartered Accountants | Tax Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.5% | 44.8% | 3.4% | 10.3% | 6.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 40% | 40% | 3.3% | 10% | 6.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.8% | 39.1% | 8.7% | 13% | 4.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.3% | 37.5% | 8.3% | 12.5% | 8.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.9% | 48.1% | 7.4% | 11.1% | 7.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.7% | 39.3% | 7.1% | 10.7% | 7.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.9% | 37.9% | 6.9% | 10.3% | 6.9% |
| May 2026 | 38.7% | 38.7% | 6.5% | 9.7% | 6.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.1% | 35.3% | 5.9% | 8.8% | 5.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.7% | 37.5% | 4.2% | 12.5% | 4.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.5% | 34.4% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.5% | 30.4% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 43.5% | 100 | -16.7% | +6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.4% | 70 | -36.4% | -3.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.7% | 20 | -33.3% | -0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.7% | 20 | -33.3% | -0.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.7% | 20 | -33.3% | -0.7 points |
43.5%
Held 1st. 100 estimated branded searches, -16.7% vs prior month. Share +6 points.
30.4%
Held 2nd. 70 estimated branded searches, -36.4% vs prior month. Share -3.9 points.
3.
BDO8.7%
Held 3rd. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
Held 4th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
5.
Tax Link8.7%
Held 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
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How has branded search demand for McCulloch & Partners changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for McCulloch & Partners in New Zealand held steady, from 310 to 300.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, McCulloch & Partners’ share of searches among Invercargill accounting firms in New Zealand decreased from 44.8% to 30.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, McCulloch & Partners’ share of searches among Invercargill accounting firms in New Zealand peaked at 48.1% in February 2026 and was lowest at 30.4% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, McCulloch & Partners fell from 1st to 2nd among Invercargill accounting firms in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Invercargill accounting firms in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Malloch McClean +MORE gained share of searches among Invercargill accounting firms in New Zealand, from 37.5% to 43.5%.

In September 2026, McCulloch & Partners lost share of searches among Invercargill accounting firms in New Zealand, from 34.4% to 30.4%.

In September 2026, BDO lost share of searches among Invercargill accounting firms in New Zealand, from 9.4% to 8.7%.

In September 2026, Simpsons Chartered Accountants lost share of searches among Invercargill accounting firms in New Zealand, from 9.4% to 8.7%.

In September 2026, Tax Link lost share of searches among Invercargill accounting firms in New Zealand, from 9.4% to 8.7%.
How are McCulloch & Partners’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using McCulloch & Partners’ 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.
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