How popular isMitai Māori Village?
In September 2026, people searched for Mitai Māori Village by name about 7,090 times in New Zealand, a 32.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 10.8% of all New Zealand Rotorua geothermal and cultural attraction searches, placing Mitai Māori Village fourth out of eight attractions. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Rotorua geothermal and cultural attractions, Mitai Māori Village appeared in one of the five answers.
Mitai Māori Village is the fourth most searched of 8 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Wai-O-TapuShare of searches 42.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Waimangu Volcanic ValleyShare of searches 15.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Te PuiaShare of searches 12.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Mitai Māori VillageShare of searches 10.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Whakarewarewa Living Māori VillageShare of searches 8.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top Rotorua geothermal and cultural attractions in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Mitai Māori Village was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews.
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Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
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Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Wai-O-Tapu5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Te Puia5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Whakarewarewa Living Māori Village4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Waimangu Volcanic Valley3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Mitai Māori Village1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hell's Gate1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Orakei Korako0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tamaki Māori Village0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about Rotorua geothermal and cultural attractions
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which geothermal and cultural attraction should I book in Rotorua, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best geothermal and cultural attractions in Rotorua, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best geothermal and cultural attraction in Rotorua, New Zealand for a day out?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rotorua attractions”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rotorua activities”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which Rotorua geothermal and cultural attractions compete with Mitai Māori Village?
Share of searches by month for Wai-O-Tapu, Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Te Puia, Mitai Māori Village, Whakarewarewa Living Māori Village, Hell's Gate, Orakei Korako. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Wai-O-Tapu | Waimangu Volcanic Valley | Te Puia | Mitai Māori Village | Whakarewarewa Living Māori Village | Hell's Gate | Orakei Korako | Tamaki Māori Village |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44% | 16.2% | 10.7% | 10.9% | 9% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.9% | 16.2% | 9.1% | 13.8% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.7% | 16.7% | 9.4% | 11.5% | 7.9% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.9% | 16% | 11% | 11% | 8.8% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.6% | 14.6% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 3% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.9% | 16.5% | 9.3% | 11.4% | 9.1% | 3.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.2% | 14.4% | 10% | 10.1% | 8.2% | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.89% |
| May 2026 | 46% | 13.5% | 13.8% | 11.4% | 7.7% | 3.2% | 3.4% | 1% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.9% | 13.8% | 17.3% | 11.9% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.2% | 15.6% | 12.9% | 9% | 8.9% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.4% | 14.9% | 15% | 10.5% | 8.3% | 5% | 3.5% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.9% | 15.3% | 12.8% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 3% | 1.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 42.9% | 28.1K | +21.9% | +1.5 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 15.3% | 10K | +20.8% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 12.8% | 8.4K | +0.24% | -2.2 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.8% | 7.1K | +21.4% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.8% | 5.8K | +23.9% | +0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 5.3% | 3.5K | +23.6% | +0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3% | 2K | -1% | -0.6 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.1% | 750 | -2.6% | -0.2 points |
42.9%
Held 1st. 28.1K estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
15.3%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 10K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
3.
Te Puia12.8%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 8.4K estimated branded searches, +0.24% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
10.8%
Held 4th. 7.1K estimated branded searches, +21.4% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
Held 5th. 5.8K estimated branded searches, +23.9% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
5.3%
Held 6th. 3.5K estimated branded searches, +23.6% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
3%
Held 7th. 2K estimated branded searches, -1% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
1.1%
Held 8th. 750 estimated branded searches, -2.6% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Mitai Māori Village and its closest rivals

Mitai Māori Village vs Wai-O-Tapu: compare popularity
Mitai Māori Village vs Waimangu Volcanic Valley: compare popularity
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Every comparison with Mitai Māori Village
7 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Mitai Māori Village changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Mitai Māori Village in New Zealand fell from 10.5K to 7.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mitai Māori Village’s share of searches among Rotorua geothermal and cultural attractions in New Zealand peaked at 13.8% in November 2025 and was lowest at 9% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mitai Māori Village fell from 3rd to 4th among Rotorua geothermal and cultural attractions in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Rotorua geothermal and cultural attractions in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Wai-O-Tapu gained share of searches among Rotorua geothermal and cultural attractions in New Zealand, from 41.4% to 42.9%.

In September 2026, Te Puia lost share of searches among Rotorua geothermal and cultural attractions in New Zealand, from 15% to 12.8%.

In September 2026, Orakei Korako lost share of searches among Rotorua geothermal and cultural attractions in New Zealand, from 3.5% to 3%.

In September 2026, Waimangu Volcanic Valley rose from 3rd to 2nd among Rotorua geothermal and cultural attractions in New Zealand.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Tamaki Māori Village in New Zealand fell 44.9% over 12 measured months, from 1.4K to 750 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Whakarewarewa Living Māori Village in New Zealand fell 33% over 12 measured months, from 8.6K to 5.8K in September 2026.
How are Mitai Māori Village’s branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mitai Māori Village’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.
- mitai
- mitai maori
- mitai maori village hangi
- mitai maori village tickets
- wetini mitai
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