How popular isMitre 10?
In September 2026, people searched for Mitre 10 by name about 368,000 times in New Zealand, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 47.4% of all New Zealand DIY and building supplies retailer searches, placing Mitre 10 second out of five retailers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about DIY and building supplies retailers, Mitre 10 appeared in three of the four answers and was the second most recommended of the five.
Mitre 10 is the second most searched of 5 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
BunningsShare of searches 47.4%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Mitre 10Share of searches 47.4%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
PlaceMakersShare of searches 3.5%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
CartersShare of searches 1.1%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
ITMShare of searches 0.57%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top DIY and building supplies retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Mitre 10 was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Mitre 10 is the second most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Bunnings1st
Mitre 102nd
ITM3rd
PlaceMakers4th
Carters5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
PlaceMakers4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Carters4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
ITM4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Bunnings3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Mitre 103 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about DIY and building supplies retailers
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which DIY and building supplies retailer should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best DIY and building supplies retailers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best DIY and building supplies retailer in New Zealand for home renovations?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best hardware store”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“building supplies nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which DIY and building supplies retailers compete with Mitre 10?
Share of searches by month for Bunnings, Mitre 10, PlaceMakers. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bunnings | Mitre 10 | PlaceMakers | Carters | ITM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.1% | 47.1% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.6% | 47.6% | 3.5% | 0.74% | 0.48% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.1% | 48% | 2.9% | 0.62% | 0.39% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.6% | 47.6% | 3.5% | 0.91% | 0.47% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.1% | 47.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 0.57% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.1% | 47.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 0.57% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.5% | 47.5% | 3.5% | 0.92% | 0.58% |
| May 2026 | 47.4% | 47.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.57% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.9% | 42.4% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 0.63% |
| Jul 2026 | 52% | 42.5% | 3.8% | 1% | 0.63% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.4% | 47.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.57% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.4% | 47.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.57% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 47.4% | 368K | +<0.01% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 47.4% | 368K | -<0.01% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.5% | 27.1K | +0.04% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.1% | 8.5K | -1% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.57% | 4.5K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Bunnings47.4%
Held 1st. 368K estimated branded searches, +<0.01% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
Mitre 1047.4%
Held 2nd. 368K estimated branded searches, -<0.01% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.5%
Held 3rd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, +0.04% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Carters1.1%
Held 4th. 8.5K estimated branded searches, -1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
ITM0.57%
Held 5th. 4.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Mitre 10 and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Mitre 10
12 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Mitre 10 changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Mitre 10 in New Zealand fell from 450K to 368K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mitre 10’s share of searches among DIY and building supplies retailers in New Zealand peaked at 48% in December 2025 and was lowest at 42.4% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand DIY and building supplies retailers in September 2026?
4 changes

Mitre 10’s share of searches among DIY and building supplies retailers in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 42.4% to 47.4% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for PlaceMakers in New Zealand fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 27.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for ITM in New Zealand fell 33% over 12 measured months, from 6.7K to 4.5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Bunnings in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 450K to 368K in September 2026.
How are Mitre 10’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mitre 10’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.
- Mitre 10
- mitre 10 hardware
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Where does Mitre 10 compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor furniture brands | 2nd of 11 | 46% | Show ranking |
| DIY and building supplies retailers | 2nd of 5 | 47.4% | Shown above |

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