How popular isNew Zealand Hearing?
In September 2026, people searched for New Zealand Hearing by name about 50 times, a 44.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.6% of all New Zealand hearing aid brand searches, placing New Zealand Hearing sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hearing aid brands, New Zealand Hearing appeared in three of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the six.
New Zealand Hearing is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
PhonakShare of searches 48.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ReSoundShare of searches 22%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
OticonShare of searches 14.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SigniaShare of searches 9.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd- New Zealand HearingShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top hearing aid brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, New Zealand Hearing was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. New Zealand Hearing is the sixth most recommended of the six.
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.
- Phonak5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- ReSound4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Oticon4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Signia3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Widex3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- New Zealand Hearing3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about hearing aid brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hearing aid brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hearing aid brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hearing aid brand in New Zealand for hearing loss?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best hearing aid”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“in ear hearing aids”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which hearing aid brands compete with New Zealand Hearing?
Share of searches by month for Phonak, ReSound, Oticon, Signia, Widex, New Zealand Hearing. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Phonak | ReSound | Oticon | Signia | Widex | New Zealand Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.8% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 10.4% | 3.9% | 2.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.1% | 19.9% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.4% | 20.5% | 19% | 10.1% | 5% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.3% | 21% | 17% | 8.9% | 5.5% | 3.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.5% | 19.5% | 17.5% | 10.9% | 5% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.1% | 19.2% | 16.8% | 9.9% | 7.2% | 2.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.4% | 18.1% | 21.4% | 10% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | 44.4% | 17.8% | 19.2% | 13% | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.5% | 20.4% | 15.7% | 10.2% | 6.6% | 2.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 42% | 18.6% | 20.8% | 10.4% | 4.8% | 3.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.4% | 17.9% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 4.6% | 3.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.2% | 22% | 14.1% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 1.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48.2% | 1.5K | +6.5% | -0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22% | 670 | +31.4% | +4.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.1% | 430 | -6.5% | -2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.2% | 280 | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.9% | 150 | +15.4% | +0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.6% | 50 | -44.4% | -1.5 points |
1.
Phonak48.2%
Held 1st. 1.5K estimated branded searches, +6.5% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
2.
ReSound22%
Held 2nd. 670 estimated branded searches, +31.4% vs prior month. Share +4.1 points.
3.
Oticon14.1%
Held 3rd. 430 estimated branded searches, -6.5% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
4.
Signia9.2%
Held 4th. 280 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
5.
Widex4.9%
Held 5th. 150 estimated branded searches, +15.4% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
1.6%
Held 6th. 50 estimated branded searches, -44.4% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
Compare popularity between New Zealand Hearing and its closest rivals
Every comparison with New Zealand Hearing
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for New Zealand Hearing changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for New Zealand Hearing in New Zealand fell from 90 to 50.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, New Zealand Hearing’s share of searches among hearing aid brands in New Zealand decreased from 2.9% to 1.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, New Zealand Hearing’s share of searches among hearing aid brands in New Zealand peaked at 3.4% in November 2025 and was lowest at 1.5% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hearing aid brands in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, ReSound gained share of searches among hearing aid brands in New Zealand, from 17.9% to 22%.
In September 2026, Oticon lost share of searches among hearing aid brands in New Zealand, from 16.1% to 14.1%.
In September 2026, New Zealand Hearing lost share of searches among hearing aid brands in New Zealand, from 3.2% to 1.6%.
In September 2026, Signia lost share of searches among hearing aid brands in New Zealand, from 9.8% to 9.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Widex in New Zealand rose 25% over 12 measured months, from 120 to 150 in September 2026.
How are New Zealand Hearing’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using New Zealand Hearing’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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Where does New Zealand Hearing compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing aid brands | 6th of 6 | 1.6% | Shown above |
| Christchurch hearing clinics | 7th of 8 | 1.4% | Show ranking |
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