How popular isStar and Garter?
In October 2026, people searched for Star and Garter by name about 480 times in New Zealand, a 33.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 4.2% of all New Zealand Oamaru and Waitaki restaurant searches, placing Star and Garter fifth out of five restaurants. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants, Star and Garter appeared in all answers and was the third most recommended of the five.
Star and Garter is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and the third most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Scotts Brewing CoShare of searches 40.7%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Riverstone KitchenShare of searches 34.5%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- Del MarShare of searches 11.8%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
- CucinaShare of searches 8.8%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Star and GarterShare of searches 4.2%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Star and Garter appeared in all three answers. Star and Garter is the third most recommended of the five.
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.
- Cucina3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Star and Garter3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Scotts Brewing Co2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Riverstone Kitchen2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Del Mar1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which restaurant should I go to in Oamaru, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best restaurants in Oamaru, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best restaurant in Oamaru, New Zealand for a meal out?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“oamaru restaurants”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“oamaru dinner”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
How often do people search for Star and Garter compared with other New Zealand Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants?
Share of searches by month for Scotts Brewing Co, Riverstone Kitchen, Del Mar, Cucina, Star and Garter. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Scotts Brewing Co | Riverstone Kitchen | Del Mar | Cucina | Star and Garter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 41% | 36% | 9.8% | 7.7% | 5.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.9% | 36.5% | 8.9% | 8.2% | 4.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 40% | 35.3% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.4% | 30.3% | 8.3% | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.8% | 31.3% | 10.5% | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.7% | 37% | 12.4% | 10.3% | 5.6% |
| May 2026 | 35.6% | 36.4% | 13.1% | 9.5% | 5.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.3% | 38.9% | 14.5% | 12.4% | 4.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.8% | 35.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 4.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 37% | 30.1% | 15.9% | 11.6% | 5.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.8% | 32.7% | 13.3% | 10.3% | 4.9% |
| Oct 2026 | 40.7% | 34.5% | 11.8% | 8.8% | 4.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40.7% | 4.7K | +22.7% | +1.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 34.5% | 4K | +23.9% | +1.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.8% | 1.4K | +3.8% | -1.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.8% | 1K | 0% | -1.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.2% | 480 | 0% | -0.7 points |
40.7%
Held 1st. 4.7K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
34.5%
Held 2nd. 4K estimated branded searches, +23.9% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
3.Del Mar
11.8%
Held 3rd. 1.4K estimated branded searches, +3.8% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
4.Cucina
8.8%
Held 4th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
4.2%
Held 5th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
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How has branded search demand for Star and Garter changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Star and Garter in New Zealand fell from 720 to 480.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Star and Garter’s share of searches among Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in New Zealand decreased from 5.4% to 4.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Star and Garter’s share of searches among Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in New Zealand peaked at 5.8% in March 2026 and was lowest at 4.2% in October 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in October 2026?
5 changes

In October 2026, Riverstone Kitchen gained share of searches among Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in New Zealand, from 32.7% to 34.5%.

In October 2026, Scotts Brewing Co gained share of searches among Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in New Zealand, from 38.8% to 40.7%.
In October 2026, Cucina lost share of searches among Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in New Zealand, from 10.3% to 8.8%.
In October 2026, Del Mar lost share of searches among Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in New Zealand, from 13.3% to 11.8%.

In October 2026, Star and Garter lost share of searches among Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in New Zealand, from 4.9% to 4.2%.
How are Star and Garter’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Star and Garter’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.
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