How popular isThe Law Shop?
In October 2026, people searched for The Law Shop by name about 380 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 28.6% of all New Zealand Rotorua law firm searches, placing The Law Shop first out of ten firms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Rotorua law firms, The Law Shop did not appear in any of the answers.
The Law Shop is the most searched of 10 competitors and not named in the AI answers we collected.
The Law ShopShare of searches 28.6%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Lance LawsonShare of searches 25.7%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Holland Beckett – RotoruaShare of searches 12.9%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
JB MorrisonShare of searches 12.9%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
Sandford WallShare of searches 8.6%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top Rotorua law firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, The Law Shop did not appear in any of the three answers.
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.
Holland Beckett – Rotorua3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Sandford Wall3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Steens Law3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Lance Lawson2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Alchemy Law2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Matthew Shaw Legal2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
JB Morrison1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Law Shop0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
OSC Law0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Rodgers & Co0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which law firm should I hire in Rotorua, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best law firms in Rotorua, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best law firm in Rotorua, New Zealand for legal help?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rotorua law firms”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lawyer rotorua”
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.
How often do people search for The Law Shop compared with other New Zealand Rotorua law firms?
Share of searches by month for The Law Shop, Lance Lawson, Holland Beckett – Rotorua, JB Morrison, Sandford Wall, Alchemy Law, Steens Law. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | The Law Shop | Lance Lawson | Holland Beckett – Rotorua | JB Morrison | Sandford Wall | Alchemy Law | Steens Law | Matthew Shaw Legal | OSC Law | Rodgers & Co |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 22.8% | 35.4% | 11.4% | 8.9% | 10.1% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.1% | 26.3% | 8.8% | 14% | 8.8% | 3.5% | 7% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.7% | 27.7% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 7.7% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.2% | 22.6% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 9.5% | 6% | 6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.7% | 24.3% | 9.5% | 14.9% | 8.1% | 4.1% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.6% | 23.8% | 14.3% | 12.7% | 7.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 23.1% | 23.1% | 14.1% | 17.9% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.4% | 22.2% | 11.1% | 13.6% | 12.3% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.8% | 23.6% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 25% | 25% | 11.3% | 15% | 10% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.4% | 23.4% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Oct 2026 | 28.6% | 25.7% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 28.6% | 200 | +11.1% | +5.2 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 25.7% | 180 | 0% | +2.3 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 12.9% | 90 | 0% | +1.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 12.9% | 90 | -30.8% | -4 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 8.6% | 60 | 0% | +0.8 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 5.7% | 40 | -33.3% | -2.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.9% | 20 | -50% | -2.3 points | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 1.4% | 10 | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 1.4% | 10 | -50% | -1.2 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, held 10th | 0% | 0 | — | 0 points |
28.6%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 200 estimated branded searches, +11.1% vs prior month. Share +5.2 points.
25.7%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 180 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
12.9%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
12.9%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 90 estimated branded searches, -30.8% vs prior month. Share -4 points.
8.6%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 60 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
5.7%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 40 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
2.9%
Held 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.
1.4%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
9.
OSC Law1.4%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 10 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
10.
Rodgers & Co0%
Held 10th. 0 estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for The Law Shop changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for The Law Shop in New Zealand held steady at 380.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, The Law Shop’s share of searches among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand increased from 22.8% to 28.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, The Law Shop’s share of searches among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand peaked at 29.7% in March 2026 and was lowest at 22.8% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, The Law Shop rose from 2nd to 1st among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Rotorua law firms in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, The Law Shop overtook Lance Lawson to become the leader among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand, with 28.6% of the searches.

In October 2026, Sandford Wall overtook Alchemy Law to rank 5th among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand, with 8.6% of the searches.

In October 2026, Holland Beckett – Rotorua overtook JB Morrison to rank 3rd among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand, with 12.9% of the searches.

In October 2026, Lance Lawson gained share of searches among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand, from 23.4% to 25.7%.

In October 2026, JB Morrison lost share of searches among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand, from 16.9% to 12.9%.

In October 2026, Steens Law lost share of searches among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand, from 5.2% to 2.9%.
How are The Law Shop’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Law Shop’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.
- the law shop
- the law shop rotorua
- thelawshop
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