How popular isMcNae Group?
In September 2026, people searched for McNae Group by name about 180 times in New Zealand, a 50% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 19.1% of all New Zealand Palmerston North electrical contractor searches, placing McNae Group third out of seven contractors. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Palmerston North electrical contractors, McNae Group appeared in two of the three answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.
McNae Group is the third most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
- BDF Electrical LtdShare of searches 25.5%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
- Couchmans ElectricalShare of searches 19.1%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
McNae GroupShare of searches 19.1%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
John Leader ElectricalShare of searches 10.6%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Linc ElectricalShare of searches 10.6%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top Palmerston North electrical contractors in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, McNae Group was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. McNae Group is the fourth most recommended of the seven.
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.
- Couchmans Electrical3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- BDF Electrical Ltd2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- McNae Group2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- John Leader Electrical2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Linc Electrical1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
SES Electrical1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
TKR Electrical0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Palmerston North electrical contractors
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which electrical contractor should I hire in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best electrical contractors in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best electrical contractor in Palmerston North, New Zealand for an electrical fault?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electrician palmerston north”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electrical contractor palmerston north”
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 Palmerston North electrical contractors compete with McNae Group?
Share of searches by month for BDF Electrical Ltd, Couchmans Electrical, McNae Group, John Leader Electrical, Linc Electrical, SES Electrical, TKR Electrical. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | BDF Electrical Ltd | Couchmans Electrical | McNae Group | John Leader Electrical | Linc Electrical | SES Electrical | TKR Electrical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 21.7% | 10.9% | 15.2% | 19.6% | 15.2% | 10.9% | 6.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 22.6% | 17% | 17% | 17% | 17% | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 23.8% | 26.2% | 9.5% | 16.7% | 9.5% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 17.8% | 24.4% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 6.7% | 4.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 20% | 28% | 18% | 14% | 10% | 4% | 6% |
| Mar 2026 | 20.3% | 18.9% | 24.3% | 18.9% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 6.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 18.5% | 26.2% | 20% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 7.7% | 6.2% |
| May 2026 | 27.7% | 26.2% | 15.4% | 10.8% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 6.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 20% | 28% | 20% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 4% |
| Jul 2026 | 18.8% | 26.6% | 15.6% | 14.1% | 10.9% | 10.9% | 3.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 23.1% | 21.5% | 23.1% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 7.7% | 3.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.5% | 19.1% | 19.1% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 4.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 25.5% | 120 | -20% | +2.5 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 19.1% | 90 | -35.7% | -2.4 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 19.1% | 90 | -40% | -3.9 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.6% | 50 | -28.6% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 10.6% | 50 | -28.6% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 10.6% | 50 | 0% | +2.9 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 4.3% | 20 | 0% | +1.2 points |
25.5%
Held 1st. 120 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.
19.1%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 90 estimated branded searches, -35.7% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
19.1%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 90 estimated branded searches, -40% vs prior month. Share -3.9 points.
10.6%
Held 4th. 50 estimated branded searches, -28.6% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
10.6%
Held 5th. 50 estimated branded searches, -28.6% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
10.6%
Held 6th. 50 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
4.3%
Held 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for McNae Group changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for McNae Group in New Zealand rose from 120 to 180.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, McNae Group’s share of searches among Palmerston North electrical contractors in New Zealand increased from 15.2% to 19.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, McNae Group’s share of searches among Palmerston North electrical contractors in New Zealand peaked at 24.3% in March 2026 and was lowest at 9.5% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, McNae Group rose from 4th to 3rd among Palmerston North electrical contractors in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Palmerston North electrical contractors in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, SES Electrical gained share of searches among Palmerston North electrical contractors in New Zealand, from 7.7% to 10.6%.
In September 2026, BDF Electrical Ltd gained share of searches among Palmerston North electrical contractors in New Zealand, from 23.1% to 25.5%.
In September 2026, TKR Electrical gained share of searches among Palmerston North electrical contractors in New Zealand, from 3.1% to 4.3%.
In September 2026, McNae Group lost share of searches among Palmerston North electrical contractors in New Zealand, from 23.1% to 19.1%.
In September 2026, Couchmans Electrical lost share of searches among Palmerston North electrical contractors in New Zealand, from 21.5% to 19.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for John Leader Electrical in New Zealand fell 44.4% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 50 in September 2026.
How are McNae Group’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using McNae Group’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.
- mcnae
- mcnae group
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Where does McNae Group compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerston North electrical contractors | 3rd of 7 | 19.1% | Shown above |
| Palmerston North solar installers | 1st of 7 | 32.1% | Show ranking |
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