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How popular isRSEA Safety?

In September 2026, people searched for RSEA Safety by name about 720 times in New Zealand, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 2% of all New Zealand PPE and safety gear supplier searches, placing RSEA Safety third out of seven suppliers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about PPE and safety gear suppliers, RSEA Safety appeared in two of the four answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

RSEA Safety is the third most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. NZ Safety BlackwoodsShare of searches 90.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. LeedsafeShare of searches 3.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. RSEA SafetyShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  4. Fortus Safety NZShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  5. Steel BlueShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top PPE and safety gear suppliers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, RSEA Safety was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. RSEA Safety is the fourth most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. NZ Safety Blackwoods1st
  2. Fortus Safety NZ2nd
  3. Leedsafe3rd
  4. RSEA Safety4th
  5. Total Safety5th
  6. Steel Blue–
  7. ProChoice–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • NZ Safety Blackwoods3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Fortus Safety NZ3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Leedsafe2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • RSEA Safety2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Total Safety1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Steel Blue0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • ProChoice0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

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 PPE and safety gear suppliers compete with RSEA Safety?

RSEA Safety against PPE and safety gear suppliers in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for NZ Safety Blackwoods, Leedsafe, RSEA Safety. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthNZ Safety BlackwoodsLeedsafeRSEA SafetyFortus Safety NZSteel BlueTotal SafetyProChoice
Oct 202590.4%3.6%2.4%1.6%1.6%0.38%0.03%
Nov 202590.5%3.6%2.4%1.6%1.6%0.25%0.03%
Dec 202591.8%3%2%1.6%1.3%0.24%0.03%
Jan 202690.4%3.6%2.4%1.6%1.6%0.38%0.03%
Feb 202690.4%4.4%2%1.6%1.3%0.3%0.03%
Mar 202691.1%3.6%2%1.6%1.3%0.31%0.04%
Apr 202690.1%3.5%2.4%2%1.6%0.38%0.03%
May 202689.8%4.3%2.4%1.6%1.6%0.3%0.03%
Jun 202691.5%3.6%2%1.3%1.3%0.25%0.02%
Jul 202690.7%4.4%2%1.3%1.3%0.3%0.03%
Aug 202689.8%4.3%2.4%1.6%1.6%0.24%0.05%
Sep 202690.9%3.6%2%1.6%1.6%0.25%0.05%
  1. Held 1st. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.

  2. 2.Leedsafe

    3.6%

    Held 2nd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  3. Held 3rd. 720 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  4. Held 4th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  5. Held 5th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  6. Held 6th. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  7. 7.ProChoice

    0.05%

    Held 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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How has branded search demand for RSEA Safety changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for RSEA Safety in New Zealand fell from 880 to 720.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RSEA Safety’s share of searches among PPE and safety gear suppliers in New Zealand held steady, from 2.4% to 2%.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand PPE and safety gear suppliers in September 2026?

5 changes
  1. In September 2026, NZ Safety Blackwoods gained share of searches among PPE and safety gear suppliers in New Zealand, from 89.8% to 90.9%.

  2. In September 2026, Leedsafe lost share of searches among PPE and safety gear suppliers in New Zealand, from 4.3% to 3.6%.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for ProChoice in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 in September 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Total Safety in New Zealand fell 35.7% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 90 in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for RSEA Safety in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 720 in September 2026.

How are RSEA Safety’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using RSEA Safety’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.

  • rsea safety

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