How popular isSplit Bar & Restaurant?
In September 2026, people searched for Split Bar & Restaurant by name about 1,070 times in New Zealand, a 33.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 12.6% of all New Zealand Whangārei restaurant searches, placing Split Bar & Restaurant third out of six restaurants. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Whangārei restaurants, Split Bar & Restaurant appeared in two of the four answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Split Bar & Restaurant is the third most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
The QuayShare of searches 43.8%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Suk Jai ThaiShare of searches 24.1%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Split Bar & RestaurantShare of searches 12.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- Local Talent TavernaShare of searches 12%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
No.8 WhangareiShare of searches 6.6%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top Whangārei restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Split Bar & Restaurant was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Split Bar & Restaurant is the fourth 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.
- The Quay3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Local Talent Taverna3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- TopSail3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Suk Jai Thai2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Split Bar & Restaurant2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- No.8 Whangarei0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about Whangārei restaurants
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which restaurant should I go to in Whangārei, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best restaurants in Whangārei, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best restaurant in Whangārei, New Zealand for a meal out?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“restaurants whangarei”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dinner whangarei”
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 21, 2026.
Which Whangārei restaurants compete with Split Bar & Restaurant?
Share of searches by month for The Quay, Suk Jai Thai, Split Bar & Restaurant, Local Talent Taverna, No.8 Whangarei. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | The Quay | Suk Jai Thai | Split Bar & Restaurant | Local Talent Taverna | No.8 Whangarei | TopSail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.9% | 23.9% | 16.4% | 13.3% | 3.4% | 4% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.8% | 21.4% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 3.1% | 3% |
| Dec 2025 | 48% | 20.5% | 13.5% | 13.6% | 3.6% | 0.79% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.9% | 26.7% | 11.8% | 17.7% | 3% | 0.81% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.8% | 23.6% | 12.2% | 15.7% | 2.8% | 0.91% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.4% | 21.4% | 13.5% | 13.4% | 3.4% | 0.93% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.7% | 25.4% | 13% | 14.3% | 4.6% | 0.99% |
| May 2026 | 39.3% | 24.9% | 13.6% | 16.6% | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.7% | 25.3% | 16.6% | 12.9% | 4.3% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.2% | 26.7% | 13.6% | 15.1% | 4.6% | 0.81% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.6% | 28.3% | 11.7% | 12.3% | 5.4% | 0.61% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.8% | 24.1% | 12.6% | 12% | 6.6% | 0.83% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 43.8% | 3.7K | +8.8% | +2.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.1% | 2K | -12.1% | -4.2 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 12.6% | 1.1K | +11.5% | +0.9 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 12% | 1K | +0.99% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.6% | 560 | +27.3% | +1.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.83% | 70 | +40% | +0.2 points |
1.
The Quay43.8%
Held 1st. 3.7K estimated branded searches, +8.8% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.
24.1%
Held 2nd. 2K estimated branded searches, -12.1% vs prior month. Share -4.2 points.
12.6%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 1.1K estimated branded searches, +11.5% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
12%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 1K estimated branded searches, +0.99% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
6.6%
Held 5th. 560 estimated branded searches, +27.3% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
6.TopSail
0.83%
Held 6th. 70 estimated branded searches, +40% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Split Bar & Restaurant and its closest rivals
- Split Bar & Restaurant vs The Quay: compare popularity
- Split Bar & Restaurant vs Suk Jai Thai: compare popularity
- Split Bar & Restaurant vs Local Talent Taverna: compare popularity
- Split Bar & Restaurant vs No.8 Whangarei: compare popularity
- Split Bar & Restaurant vs TopSail: compare popularity
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Every comparison with Split Bar & Restaurant
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Split Bar & Restaurant changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Split Bar & Restaurant in New Zealand fell from 1.6K to 1.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Split Bar & Restaurant’s share of searches among Whangārei restaurants in New Zealand decreased from 16.4% to 12.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Split Bar & Restaurant’s share of searches among Whangārei restaurants in New Zealand peaked at 16.6% in June 2026 and was lowest at 11.7% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Whangārei restaurants in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Split Bar & Restaurant overtook Local Talent Taverna to rank 3rd among Whangārei restaurants in New Zealand, with 12.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, The Quay gained share of searches among Whangārei restaurants in New Zealand, from 41.6% to 43.8%.
In September 2026, No.8 Whangarei gained share of searches among Whangārei restaurants in New Zealand, from 5.4% to 6.6%.
In September 2026, Suk Jai Thai lost share of searches among Whangārei restaurants in New Zealand, from 28.3% to 24.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for TopSail in New Zealand fell 82.1% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 70 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Local Talent Taverna in New Zealand fell 21.5% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1K in September 2026.
How are Split Bar & Restaurant’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Split Bar & Restaurant’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.
- split bar & restaurant
- split whangarei
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