How popular isSoil & Rock Consultants?
In September 2026, people searched for Soil & Rock Consultants by name about 140 times in New Zealand, an 180% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 3% of all New Zealand geotechnical consultancy searches, placing Soil & Rock Consultants fourth out of six consultancies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about geotechnical consultancies, Soil & Rock Consultants appeared in three of the five answers and was the joint third most recommended of the six.
Soil & Rock Consultants is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and the joint third most recommended in AI answers.
Tonkin + TaylorShare of searches 78%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
ENGEOShare of searches 10.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
CMW GeosciencesShare of searches 5.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Soil & Rock ConsultantsShare of searches 3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
GeologixShare of searches 2.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top geotechnical consultancies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Soil & Rock Consultants was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Soil & Rock Consultants is the joint third most recommended of the six.
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.
- ENGEO3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Soil & Rock Consultants3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Tonkin + Taylor2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- CMW Geosciences1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ground Consulting1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Geologix0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about geotechnical consultancies
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which geotechnical consultancy should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best geotechnical consultancies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best geotechnical consultancy in New Zealand for a building site?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“geotechnical consultants nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ground investigation nz”
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 geotechnical consultancies compete with Soil & Rock Consultants?
Share of searches by month for Tonkin + Taylor, ENGEO, CMW Geosciences, Soil & Rock Consultants, Geologix. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tonkin + Taylor | ENGEO | CMW Geosciences | Soil & Rock Consultants | Geologix | Ground Consulting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 79.7% | 10.8% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.88% |
| Nov 2025 | 80% | 10.9% | 4.7% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.67% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.6% | 9% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 2% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 77.6% | 10.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.8% | 9% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.73% |
| Mar 2026 | 80.1% | 8.9% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.54% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.8% | 10.7% | 5.7% | 2% | 2.3% | 0.53% |
| May 2026 | 73.7% | 12.2% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.81% |
| Jun 2026 | 80.3% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 2% | 2.2% | 0.91% |
| Jul 2026 | 82.2% | 9.1% | 3.9% | 2% | 2% | 0.74% |
| Aug 2026 | 86% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.48% |
| Sep 2026 | 78% | 10.6% | 5.6% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.65% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 78% | 3.6K | -33.3% | -8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 10.6% | 490 | +25.6% | +4.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.6% | 260 | 0% | +1.5 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 3% | 140 | +55.6% | +1.6 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 2.2% | 100 | -9.1% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.65% | 30 | 0% | +0.2 points |
78%
Held 1st. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -8 points.
2.
ENGEO10.6%
Held 2nd. 490 estimated branded searches, +25.6% vs prior month. Share +4.4 points.
5.6%
Held 3rd. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
Moved from 5th to 4th. 140 estimated branded searches, +55.6% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
5.
Geologix2.2%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 100 estimated branded searches, -9.1% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
0.65%
Held 6th. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Soil & Rock Consultants and its closest rivals
- Soil & Rock Consultants vs Tonkin + Taylor: compare popularity
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- Soil & Rock Consultants vs Geologix: compare popularity
- Soil & Rock Consultants vs Ground Consulting: compare popularity
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How has branded search demand for Soil & Rock Consultants changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Soil & Rock Consultants in New Zealand rose from 50 to 140.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Soil & Rock Consultants’ share of searches among geotechnical consultancies in New Zealand increased from 1.1% to 3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Soil & Rock Consultants rose from 5th to 4th among geotechnical consultancies in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand geotechnical consultancies in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Soil & Rock Consultants overtook Geologix to rank 4th among geotechnical consultancies in New Zealand, with 3% of the searches.
In September 2026, ENGEO gained share of searches among geotechnical consultancies in New Zealand, from 6.2% to 10.6%.
In September 2026, CMW Geosciences gained share of searches among geotechnical consultancies in New Zealand, from 4.1% to 5.6%.
In September 2026, Tonkin + Taylor lost share of searches among geotechnical consultancies in New Zealand, from 86% to 78%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Geologix in New Zealand rose 25% over 12 measured months, from 80 to 100 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ground Consulting in New Zealand fell 25% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 30 in September 2026.
How are Soil & Rock Consultants’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Soil & Rock Consultants’ 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.
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