How popular isPopulous People in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 170 branded searches for Populous People in New Zealand which is down 46.9% over the last 11 months. Populous People holds 0.76% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand hastings recruitment agencies and is ranked 5th of 5 competitors for search popularity.
OneStaff44.7%
Adecco29.1%
AWF17.9%
Trade Assist7.4%
Populous People0.76%
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Which hastings recruitment agencies compete with Populous People?
Share of Search by month for OneStaff, Adecco, AWF, Trade Assist, Populous People. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | OneStaff | Adecco | AWF | Trade Assist | Populous People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.7% | 25.5% | 18% | 7.5% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.1% | 24.6% | 20.7% | 8.6% | 0.99% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.4% | 27.8% | 15.4% | 8.2% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.5% | 27.5% | 17.1% | 9.1% | 0.83% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.4% | 26.2% | 18% | 7.7% | 0.69% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.4% | 29% | 19.9% | 7.2% | 0.63% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.4% | 29% | 19.8% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 47.2% | 27.9% | 17.8% | 6.3% | 0.84% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.9% | 28% | 17.9% | 5.2% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 44% | 29.9% | 20% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.7% | 29.1% | 17.9% | 7.4% | 0.76% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 44.7% | 10.1K | -1.8% | +0.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.1% | 6.6K | -5.7% | -0.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.9% | 4K | -13.1% | -2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.4% | 1.7K | +35.8% | +2.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.76% | 170 | -19% | -0.1 points |
1.
OneStaff44.7%
held 1st · 10.1K estimated branded searches · -1.8% vs prior month · +0.7 points
2.
Adecco29.1%
held 2nd · 6.6K estimated branded searches · -5.7% vs prior month · -0.7 points
3.
AWF17.9%
held 3rd · 4K estimated branded searches · -13.1% vs prior month · -2 points
7.4%
held 4th · 1.7K estimated branded searches · +35.8% vs prior month · +2.1 points
0.76%
held 5th · 170 estimated branded searches · -19% vs prior month · -0.1 points
Compare search popularity between Populous People and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Populous People changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Populous People in New Zealand fell from 320 to 170.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Populous People’s estimated Share of Search among hastings recruitment agencies in New Zealand decreased from 1.3% to 0.76%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hastings recruitment agencies in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Trade Assist gained estimated Share of Search among hastings recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 5.3% to 7.4%.

In August 2026, OneStaff gained estimated Share of Search among hastings recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 44% to 44.7%.

In August 2026, AWF lost estimated Share of Search among hastings recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 20% to 17.9%.

In August 2026, Adecco lost estimated Share of Search among hastings recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 29.9% to 29.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Populous People in New Zealand fell 46.9% over 11 measured months, from 320 to 170 in August 2026.
How is Populous People measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Populous People’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.
1 branded search term
- populous people
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