How popular isSidekick?
In September 2026, people searched for Sidekick by name about 270 times in New Zealand, a 20.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 7.4% of all New Zealand Christchurch accounting firm searches, placing Sidekick fifth out of seven firms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch accounting firms, Sidekick did not appear in any of the answers.
Sidekick is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
NexiaShare of searches 34.6%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Baker Tilly Staples RodwayShare of searches 23.5%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
SBAShare of searches 19.8%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Rodgers & CoShare of searches 11.1%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SidekickShare of searches 7.4%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top Christchurch accounting firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Sidekick did not appear in any of the three answers.
Most recommended by AI
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Mentioned by AI
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- SBA3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Rodgers & Co3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Tax Matters3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Nexia2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Baker Tilly Staples Rodway2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Sidekick0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Nextstep Accountants0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Christchurch accounting firms
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which accounting firm should I hire in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best accounting firms in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best accounting firm in Christchurch, New Zealand for a small business?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“accounting firms christchurch”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small business accountant christchurch”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which Christchurch accounting firms compete with Sidekick?
Share of searches by month for Nexia, Baker Tilly Staples Rodway, SBA, Rodgers & Co, Sidekick, Nextstep Accountants. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Nexia | Baker Tilly Staples Rodway | SBA | Rodgers & Co | Sidekick | Nextstep Accountants | Tax Matters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.6% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 8.7% | 9.7% | 1.9% | 0.97% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.6% | 19.5% | 17.2% | 12.6% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.8% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.9% | 21.7% | 24.6% | 13% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.3% | 15.7% | 23.6% | 10.1% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.8% | 25.6% | 18.8% | 9.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 0.85% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | 10.3% | 9.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 36.9% | 17.5% | 21.4% | 10.7% | 7.8% | 4.9% | 0.97% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.9% | 19.5% | 25.3% | 10.3% | 9.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.9% | 23.4% | 24.7% | 11.7% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.2% | 24.1% | 23% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.6% | 23.5% | 19.8% | 11.1% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 34.6% | 280 | 0% | +2.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.5% | 190 | -9.5% | -0.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19.8% | 160 | -20% | -3.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.1% | 90 | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.4% | 60 | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 2.5% | 20 | +100% | +1.3 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 1.2% | 10 | -50% | -1.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th |
1.
Nexia34.6%
Held 1st. 280 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
23.5%
Held 2nd. 190 estimated branded searches, -9.5% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
3.
SBA19.8%
Held 3rd. 160 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -3.2 points.
11.1%
Held 4th. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
5.
Sidekick7.4%
Held 5th. 60 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
2.5%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 20 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
1.2%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Sidekick changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Sidekick in New Zealand fell from 340 to 270.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sidekick’s share of searches among Christchurch accounting firms in New Zealand decreased from 9.7% to 7.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sidekick’s share of searches among Christchurch accounting firms in New Zealand peaked at 11.5% in November 2025 and was lowest at 5.8% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sidekick fell from 4th to 5th among Christchurch accounting firms in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch accounting firms in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Nextstep Accountants overtook Tax Matters to rank 6th among Christchurch accounting firms in New Zealand, with 2.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, Nexia gained share of searches among Christchurch accounting firms in New Zealand, from 32.2% to 34.6%.
In September 2026, Rodgers & Co gained share of searches among Christchurch accounting firms in New Zealand, from 10.3% to 11.1%.
In September 2026, Sidekick gained share of searches among Christchurch accounting firms in New Zealand, from 6.9% to 7.4%.
In September 2026, SBA lost share of searches among Christchurch accounting firms in New Zealand, from 23% to 19.8%.
In September 2026, Tax Matters lost share of searches among Christchurch accounting firms in New Zealand, from 2.3% to 1.2%.
How are Sidekick’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sidekick’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.
- sidekick accounting
- sidekick ca
- sidekick timaru
- sidekickca
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Where does Sidekick compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch accounting firms | 5th of 7 | 7.4% | Shown above |
| Timaru accounting firms | 3rd of 9 | 17.1% | Show ranking |
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