How popular isMetlifecare?
In October 2026, people searched for Metlifecare by name about 3,050 times in New Zealand, a 63.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 15% of all New Zealand retirement village operator searches, placing Metlifecare third out of eight operators. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about retirement village operators, Metlifecare appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the eight.
Metlifecare is the third most searched of 8 competitors and the third most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Ryman HealthcareShare of searches 35.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SummersetShare of searches 24.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
MetlifecareShare of searches 15%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Oceania HealthcareShare of searches 13.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
ArvidaShare of searches 6.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top retirement village operators in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Metlifecare was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Metlifecare is the third 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.
- Ryman Healthcare5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Summerset5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Metlifecare4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Arvida4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Oceania Healthcare2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bupa New Zealand2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Bupa Retirement Villages1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Qestral0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about retirement village operators
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which retirement village operator should I join in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best retirement village operators in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best retirement village operator in New Zealand for independent retirement living?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“retirement village nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“retirement living nz”
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 Metlifecare compared with other New Zealand retirement village operators?
Share of searches by month for Ryman Healthcare, Summerset, Metlifecare, Oceania Healthcare, Arvida, Qestral. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ryman Healthcare | Summerset | Metlifecare | Oceania Healthcare | Arvida | Qestral | Bupa New Zealand | Bupa Retirement Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 34% | 17.9% | 26.4% | 10% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 0.92% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.8% | 23.2% | 14.6% | 12.4% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.9% | 19.7% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 4.5% | 13.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.6% | 18.2% | 17.8% | 12.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.3% | 23.3% | 17.5% | 12% | 6.1% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.2% | 33.3% | 16.8% | 9.5% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 36.9% | 23.6% | 15.4% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.6% | 19.4% | 18.3% | 12.9% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.9% | 21% | 17.8% | 12.7% | 7% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.9% | 22% | 18% | 13% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.8% | 21.1% | 19% | 14% | 8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Oct 2026 | 35.9% | 24.3% | 15% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 35.9% | 7.3K | -4.7% | +4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | SummersetSummerset Group | 24.3% | 5K | -2.6% | +3.2 points |
| 3, held 3rd | 15% | 3K | -33.3% | -4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 13.7% | 2.8K | -17.2% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | ArvidaArvida Group | 6.1% | 1.3K | -34.9% | -1.8 points |
| 6, held 6th | 2.2% | 450 | -45.8% | -1.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.6% | 320 | -17.9% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.2% | 250 | -3.8% | +0.1 points |
35.9%
Held 1st. 7.3K estimated branded searches, -4.7% vs prior month. Share +4 points.
24.3%
Held 2nd. 5K estimated branded searches, -2.6% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.
15%
Held 3rd. 3K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -4 points.
13.7%
Held 4th. 2.8K estimated branded searches, -17.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.
Arvida6.1%
Held 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -34.9% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
6.
Qestral2.2%
Held 6th. 450 estimated branded searches, -45.8% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
1.6%
Held 7th. 320 estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.2%
Held 8th. 250 estimated branded searches, -3.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Metlifecare changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Metlifecare in New Zealand fell from 8.3K to 3K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Metlifecare’s share of searches among retirement village operators in New Zealand decreased from 26.4% to 15%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Metlifecare’s share of searches among retirement village operators in New Zealand peaked at 26.4% in November 2025 and was lowest at 14.1% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Metlifecare fell from 2nd to 3rd among retirement village operators in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand retirement village operators in October 2026?
6 changes
In October 2026, Ryman Healthcare gained share of searches among retirement village operators in New Zealand, from 31.8% to 35.9%.
In October 2026, Summerset gained share of searches among retirement village operators in New Zealand, from 21.1% to 24.3%.
In October 2026, Metlifecare lost share of searches among retirement village operators in New Zealand, from 19% to 15%.
In October 2026, Arvida lost share of searches among retirement village operators in New Zealand, from 8% to 6.1%.
In October 2026, Qestral lost share of searches among retirement village operators in New Zealand, from 3.4% to 2.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bupa New Zealand in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 320 in October 2026.
How are Metlifecare’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Metlifecare’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.
- metlifecare
- metlifecare retirement villages
- metlifecare villages
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