How popular isOfficeMax NZ?
In October 2026, people searched for OfficeMax NZ by name about 41,400 times in New Zealand, a 19.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 15.3% of all New Zealand office and stationery retailer searches, placing OfficeMax NZ fourth out of four retailers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about office and stationery retailers, OfficeMax NZ appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the four.
OfficeMax NZ is the fourth most searched of 4 competitors and the second most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Warehouse StationeryShare of searches 40.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
WhitcoullsShare of searches 26.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Paper PlusShare of searches 17.3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
OfficeMax NZShare of searches 15.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top office and stationery retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, OfficeMax NZ appeared in all five answers. OfficeMax NZ is the second most recommended of the four.
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.
OfficeMax NZ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Warehouse Stationery3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Whitcoulls2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Paper Plus1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which office supplies and stationery retailer should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best office supplies and stationery retailers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best office supplies and stationery retailer in New Zealand for school and office supplies?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“stationery shops nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“office supplies nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
How often do people search for OfficeMax NZ compared with other New Zealand office and stationery retailers?
Share of searches by month for Warehouse Stationery, Whitcoulls, Paper Plus, OfficeMax NZ. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Warehouse Stationery | Whitcoulls | Paper Plus | OfficeMax NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 42.6% | 26.7% | 17.5% | 13.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.5% | 33.6% | 21.8% | 9.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.4% | 18.3% | 17.2% | 23.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.2% | 20.6% | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.2% | 22.9% | 17.7% | 16.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.8% | 24.4% | 15.7% | 14.1% |
| May 2026 | 44.3% | 23.9% | 15.2% | 16.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.6% | 23.4% | 15.2% | 16.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 46% | 24.1% | 15.8% | 14.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.3% | 23.7% | 15.3% | 16.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.9% | 23.3% | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| Oct 2026 | 40.7% | 26.6% | 17.3% | 15.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40.7% | 110K | -18.5% | -2.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.6% | 71.9K | -2.1% | +3.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.3% | 46.8K | -15.9% | -0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 15.3% | 41.4K | -18.1% | -0.7 points |
40.7%
Held 1st. 110K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
26.6%
Held 2nd. 71.9K estimated branded searches, -2.1% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.
17.3%
Held 3rd. 46.8K estimated branded searches, -15.9% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
15.3%
Held 4th. 41.4K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
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3 comparisons
How has branded search demand for OfficeMax NZ changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for OfficeMax NZ in New Zealand fell from 51.4K to 41.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, OfficeMax NZ’s share of searches among office and stationery retailers in New Zealand increased from 13.3% to 15.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, OfficeMax NZ’s share of searches among office and stationery retailers in New Zealand peaked at 23.2% in January 2026 and was lowest at 9.1% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand office and stationery retailers in October 2026?
4 changes

In October 2026, Whitcoulls gained share of searches among office and stationery retailers in New Zealand, from 23.3% to 26.6%.

In October 2026, Warehouse Stationery lost share of searches among office and stationery retailers in New Zealand, from 42.9% to 40.7%.

In October 2026, OfficeMax NZ lost share of searches among office and stationery retailers in New Zealand, from 16.1% to 15.3%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Paper Plus in New Zealand fell 31% over 12 measured months, from 67.8K to 46.8K in October 2026.
How are OfficeMax NZ’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OfficeMax NZ’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.
- OfficeMax
- officemax nz
- officemax office supplies
- officemax stationery
Who owns OfficeMax NZ?
OfficeMax NZ is owned by OFFICEMAX NEW ZEALAND LIMITED. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by OFFICEMAX NEW ZEALAND LIMITED.
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