How popular isThe Palms?
In September 2026, people searched for The Palms by name about 23,200 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 9.8% of all New Zealand Christchurch shopping centre searches, placing The Palms fourth out of eight centres. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch shopping centres, The Palms appeared in two of the three answers and was the fourth most recommended of the eight.
The Palms is the fourth most searched of 8 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Westfield RiccartonShare of searches 37.3%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Riverside MarketShare of searches 26.9%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
NorthlandsShare of searches 12.1%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
The PalmsShare of searches 9.8%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
The Hub HornbyShare of searches 6.5%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top Christchurch shopping centres in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, The Palms was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. The Palms is the fourth most recommended of the eight.
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.
- Westfield Riccarton3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Northlands3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Crossing3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- The Palms2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Tannery2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Riverside Market1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- The Hub Hornby0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Eastgate0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Christchurch shopping centres
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which shopping centre should I shop at in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best shopping centres in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best shopping centre in Christchurch, New Zealand for a day of shopping?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“christchurch shopping centre”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“christchurch malls”
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 19, 2026.
Which Christchurch shopping centres compete with The Palms?
Share of searches by month for Westfield Riccarton, Riverside Market, Northlands, The Palms, The Hub Hornby, Eastgate, The Crossing. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Westfield Riccarton | Riverside Market | Northlands | The Palms | The Hub Hornby | Eastgate | The Crossing | The Tannery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35.6% | 25.7% | 14.3% | 9.1% | 7.6% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 0.35% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.5% | 27.6% | 12.8% | 8.1% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 0.31% |
| Dec 2025 | 37% | 25.8% | 16.1% | 7.6% | 6.6% | 4% | 2.7% | 0.27% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.3% | 33.4% | 14.7% | 8% | 5.5% | 4% | 2.8% | 0.31% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.8% | 34.9% | 12.6% | 8.3% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 3% | 0.26% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.9% | 34.5% | 12.6% | 8.3% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 0.32% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.1% | 30.6% | 12.5% | 7.5% | 6.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 0.29% |
| May 2026 | 36% | 25.4% | 13.9% | 9.2% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 0.29% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.3% | 22.9% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 6.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 0.31% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.6% | 26.1% | 14.6% | 9.2% | 6.4% | 4% | 2.7% | 0.36% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.3% | 26.2% | 13.9% | 9.5% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 0.25% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.3% | 26.9% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 0.31% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 37.3% | 86.8K | -0.05% | +1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.9% | 62.7K | +0.05% | +0.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.1% | 28.3K | -14.8% | -1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.8% | 22.9K | +1.1% | +0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.5% | 15.1K | +0.27% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.1% | 9.5K | -15.8% | -0.6 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.9% | 6.6K | +0.15% | +0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.31% | 720 | +22% | +0.1 points |
37.3%
Held 1st. 86.8K estimated branded searches, -0.05% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
26.9%
Held 2nd. 62.7K estimated branded searches, +0.05% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
12.1%
Held 3rd. 28.3K estimated branded searches, -14.8% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
9.8%
Held 4th. 22.9K estimated branded searches, +1.1% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
6.5%
Held 5th. 15.1K estimated branded searches, +0.27% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
6.
Eastgate4.1%
Held 6th. 9.5K estimated branded searches, -15.8% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
2.9%
Held 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +0.15% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.31%
Held 8th. 720 estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for The Palms changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for The Palms in New Zealand held steady, from 23.1K to 23.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Palms’ share of searches among Christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand increased from 9.1% to 9.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Palms’ share of searches among Christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand peaked at 9.8% in September 2026 and was lowest at 7.5% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch shopping centres in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Westfield Riccarton gained share of searches among Christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand, from 36.3% to 37.3%.
In September 2026, Riverside Market gained share of searches among Christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand, from 26.2% to 26.9%.
In September 2026, Northlands lost share of searches among Christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand, from 13.9% to 12.1%.
In September 2026, Eastgate lost share of searches among Christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand, from 4.7% to 4.1%.
The Crossing’s share of searches among Christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.3% to 2.9% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for The Hub Hornby in New Zealand fell 21.6% over 12 measured months, from 19.3K to 15.1K in September 2026.
How are The Palms’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Palms’ 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 palms christchurch
- the palms shopping centre
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