How popular isRobinson Law?
In September 2026, people searched for Robinson Law by name about 350 times in New Zealand, a 16.7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 17.9% of all New Zealand whakatane law firm searches, placing Robinson Law third out of seven firms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about whakatane law firms, Robinson Law appeared in all answers and was the third most recommended of the seven.
Robinson Law is the third most searched of 7 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
Hamertons LawyersShare of searches 35.9%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Holland BeckettShare of searches 17.9%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Robinson LawShare of searches 17.9%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Apogee LegalShare of searches 12.8%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Buddle McCleary KennedyShare of searches 10.3%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top whakatane law firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Robinson Law appeared in all four answers. Robinson Law is the third 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.
Holland Beckett4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Robinson Law4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Apogee Legal3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Gowing & Co Lawyers2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Hamertons Lawyers1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Buddle McCleary Kennedy0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Eastbay Law0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which law firm should I hire in Whakatāne, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best law firms in Whakatāne, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best law firm in Whakatāne, New Zealand for legal help?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lawyers whakatane”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“family lawyer whakatane”
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.
Which whakatane law firms compete with Robinson Law?
Share of searches by month for Hamertons Lawyers, Holland Beckett, Robinson Law, Apogee Legal, Buddle McCleary Kennedy, Eastbay Law. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | Hamertons Lawyers | Holland Beckett | Robinson Law | Apogee Legal | Buddle McCleary Kennedy | Eastbay Law | Gowing & Co Lawyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.3% | 17.5% | 15.9% | 12.7% | 14.3% | 6.3% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.7% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 14.3% | 8.9% | 5.4% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.6% | 20% | 13.3% | 11.1% | 15.6% | 4.4% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.7% | 20% | 18.2% | 10.9% | 12.7% | 5.5% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.4% | 17.5% | 15.8% | 12.3% | 5.3% | 7% | 1.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.1% | 19.4% | 16.1% | 12.9% | 8.1% | 6.5% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.6% | 22.2% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 11.1% | 4.4% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 32.4% | 10.8% | 18.9% | 21.6% | 10.8% | 5.4% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.3% | 14.3% | 20% | 11.4% | 14.3% | 5.7% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.6% | 14.3% | 17.1% | 11.4% | 20% | 8.6% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.6% | 15.8% | 21.1% | 15.8% | 10.5% | 5.3% | 0% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.9% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 12.8% | 10.3% | 5.1% | 0% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 35.9% | 140 | +16.7% | +4.3 points | |
| 2, moved from 4th to 2nd | 17.9% | 70 | +16.7% | +2.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 17.9% | 70 | -12.5% | -3.1 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 12.8% | 50 | -16.7% | -3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 10.3% | 40 | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 5.1% | 20 | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0% | 0 | — | 0 points |
35.9%
Held 1st. 140 estimated branded searches, +16.7% vs prior month. Share +4.3 points.
17.9%
Moved from 4th to 2nd. 70 estimated branded searches, +16.7% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.
17.9%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 70 estimated branded searches, -12.5% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
12.8%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 50 estimated branded searches, -16.7% vs prior month. Share -3 points.
10.3%
Held 5th. 40 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.1%
Held 6th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Held 7th. 0 estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Robinson Law changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Robinson Law in New Zealand rose from 300 to 350.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Robinson Law’s share of searches among whakatane law firms in New Zealand increased from 15.9% to 17.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Robinson Law’s share of searches among whakatane law firms in New Zealand peaked at 21.1% in August 2026 and was lowest at 13.3% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand whakatane law firms in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Holland Beckett overtook Robinson Law and Apogee Legal to rank 2nd among whakatane law firms in New Zealand, with 17.9% of the searches.

In September 2026, Hamertons Lawyers gained share of searches among whakatane law firms in New Zealand, from 31.6% to 35.9%.

In September 2026, Robinson Law lost share of searches among whakatane law firms in New Zealand, from 21.1% to 17.9%.

In September 2026, Apogee Legal lost share of searches among whakatane law firms in New Zealand, from 15.8% to 12.8%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Buddle McCleary Kennedy in New Zealand fell 55.6% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 40 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Eastbay Law in New Zealand fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 20 in September 2026.
How are Robinson Law’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Robinson Law’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.
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