How popular isPlanning Focus?
In October 2026, people searched for Planning Focus by name about 20 times in New Zealand, a 33.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.95% of all New Zealand planning consultancy searches, placing Planning Focus eighth out of eight consultancies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about planning consultancies, Planning Focus appeared in two of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the eight.
Planning Focus is the eighth most searched of 8 competitors and the third most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Boffa MiskellShare of searches 61.9%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Mitchell DayshShare of searches 15.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
PlanrShare of searches 8.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Barker & AssociatesShare of searches 4.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Planning FocusShare of searches 0.95%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top planning consultancies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Planning Focus was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Planning Focus 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.
Planz Consultants4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Planr2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Barker & Associates2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
CoLab Planning2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Planning Focus2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Boffa Miskell1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Mitchell Daysh1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bentley & Co0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about planning consultancies
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which planning consultancy should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best planning consultancies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best planning consultancy in New Zealand for a property project?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“property planning consultants”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“planning consultancies 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 Planning Focus compared with other New Zealand planning consultancies?
Share of searches by month for Boffa Miskell, Mitchell Daysh, Planr, Barker & Associates, CoLab Planning, Planz Consultants, Planning Focus. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Boffa Miskell | Mitchell Daysh | Planr | Barker & Associates | CoLab Planning | Planz Consultants | Bentley & Co | Planning Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 63.1% | 15.5% | 1.5% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.7% | 17.3% | 2% | 6% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.4% | 23.2% | 1.2% | 5.4% | 10.1% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 67.7% | 13.5% | 1% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.5% | 15.7% | 0.81% | 6.9% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.8% | 18.5% | 1.2% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 60.2% | 18.1% | 0.93% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.3% | 13.1% | 2.5% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.1% | 15.5% | 1.9% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.6% | 17.9% | 3.2% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.6% | 15.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
| Oct 2026 | 61.9% | 15.2% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.95% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.9% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 15.2% | 320 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, moved from 5th to 3rd | 8.1% | 170 | +54.5% | +2.9 pointsmoved from 5th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 4.3% | 90 | -18.2% | -0.9 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 4.3% | 90 | -18.2% | -0.9 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.3% | 70 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.9% | 40 | -33.3% | -0.9 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.95% | 20 | -33.3% | -0.5 points |
61.9%
Held 1st. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
15.2%
Held 2nd. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.
Planr8.1%
Moved from 5th to 3rd. 170 estimated branded searches, +54.5% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
4.3%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 90 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
4.3%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 90 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
3.3%
Held 6th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.9%
Held 7th. 40 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
0.95%
Held 8th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
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How has branded search demand for Planning Focus changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Planning Focus in New Zealand fell from 30 to 20.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Planning Focus’ share of searches among planning consultancies in New Zealand decreased from 1.5% to 0.95%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Planning Focus’ share of searches among planning consultancies in New Zealand peaked at 2.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 0.95% in October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Planning Focus fell from 7th to 8th among planning consultancies in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand planning consultancies in October 2026?
5 changes
In October 2026, Planr overtook Barker & Associates and CoLab Planning to rank 3rd among planning consultancies in New Zealand, with 8.1% of the searches.
In October 2026, Bentley & Co lost share of searches among planning consultancies in New Zealand, from 2.8% to 1.9%.
In October 2026, Barker & Associates lost share of searches among planning consultancies in New Zealand, from 5.2% to 4.3%.
In October 2026, CoLab Planning lost share of searches among planning consultancies in New Zealand, from 5.2% to 4.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Planning Focus in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 20 in October 2026.
How are Planning Focus’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Planning Focus’ 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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