How popular isResene?
In September 2026, people searched for Resene by name about 22,600 times in New Zealand, a 36.8% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 59.7% of all New Zealand paint brand searches, placing Resene first out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about paint brands, Resene appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the seven.
Resene is the most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
ReseneShare of searches 59.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
DuluxShare of searches 30.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
WattylShare of searches 6.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
PPGShare of searches 2.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
British PaintsShare of searches 0.64%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top paint brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Resene appeared in all five answers. Resene is the most recommended of the seven.
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.
Resene5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Dulux5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wattyl3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
British Paints1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Taubmans1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
PPG0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Zinsser0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about paint brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which paint brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best paint brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best paint brand in New Zealand for interior walls?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“paint brands nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“house paint nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which paint brands compete with Resene?
Share of searches by month for Resene, Dulux, Wattyl, PPG. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Resene | Dulux | Wattyl | PPG | British Paints | Zinsser | Taubmans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66.5% | 25.1% | 5% | 2.6% | 0.58% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.3% | 28.7% | 6% | 2.2% | 0.48% | 0.23% | 0.15% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.6% | 29% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 0.61% | 0.2% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.8% | 27.8% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 0.67% | 0.23% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 62.2% | 28.2% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 0.69% | 0.26% | 0.17% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.6% | 28.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 0.58% | 0.23% | 0.15% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.8% | 27.2% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 0.54% | 0.23% | 0.16% |
| May 2026 | 63.3% | 27.7% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 0.51% | 0.29% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 62.7% | 28% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 0.46% | 0.35% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 62.5% | 28.2% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 0.56% | 0.32% | 0.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.3% | 30.1% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 0.52% | 0.3% | 0.19% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.7% | 30.2% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 0.64% | 0.24% | 0.19% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 59.7% | 22.6K | +2% | -0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.2% | 11.4K | +3.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.5% | 2.5K | +23.1% | +1.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.6% | 970 | -15.7% | -0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.64% | 240 | +26.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.24% | 90 | -18.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.19% | 70 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Resene59.7%
Held 1st. 22.6K estimated branded searches, +2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
2.
Dulux30.2%
Held 2nd. 11.4K estimated branded searches, +3.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.
Wattyl6.5%
Held 3rd. 2.5K estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
4.
PPG2.6%
Held 4th. 970 estimated branded searches, -15.7% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
0.64%
Held 5th. 240 estimated branded searches, +26.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
Zinsser0.24%
Held 6th. 90 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
7.
Taubmans0.19%
Held 7th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Resene and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Resene
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Resene changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Resene in New Zealand fell from 35.7K to 22.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Resene’s share of searches among paint brands in New Zealand decreased from 66.5% to 59.7%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand paint brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Wattyl gained share of searches among paint brands in New Zealand, from 5.4% to 6.5%.

In September 2026, Resene lost share of searches among paint brands in New Zealand, from 60.3% to 59.7%.

In September 2026, PPG lost share of searches among paint brands in New Zealand, from 3.1% to 2.6%.

Dulux’s share of searches among paint brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 28% to 30.2% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for British Paints in New Zealand fell 22.6% over 12 measured months, from 310 to 240 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Taubmans in New Zealand fell 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 70 in September 2026.
How are Resene’s branded searches counted?
15 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Resene’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.
- lumbersider resene
- paint resene
- resene
- resene botanic
- resene colour charts
- resene colours
- resene lunn ave
- resene paint colours
- resene paint sale
- resene richmond
- resene roof paint
- resene sale
- resene sureseal
- resene tower junction
- resene woodsman
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Where does Resene compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paint brands | 1st of 7 | 59.7% | Shown above |
| Roof paint brands | 1st of 3 | 57% | Show ranking |

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