How popular isThe Quay in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 1K branded searches for The Quay in New Zealand which is up 13.5% over the last 11 months. The Quay holds 19.3% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand whangārei restaurants and is ranked 3rd of 4 competitors for search popularity.
Suk Jai Thai44.3%
Split Bar & Restaurant20.6%
The Quay19.3%
No.8 Whangarei15.8%
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Which whangārei restaurants compete with The Quay?
Share of Search by month for Suk Jai Thai, Split Bar & Restaurant, The Quay, No.8 Whangarei. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Suk Jai Thai | Split Bar & Restaurant | The Quay | No.8 Whangarei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.8% | 31.7% | 15.9% | 10.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.2% | 31% | 17.6% | 11.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 39.8% | 28.5% | 18.1% | 13.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.4% | 24.4% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.9% | 26.1% | 16.3% | 11.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.3% | 28.7% | 19.6% | 11.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.8% | 25.2% | 16.9% | 14% |
| May 2026 | 43.8% | 26.6% | 16.2% | 13.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.1% | 30.2% | 15.1% | 13.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.1% | 24.7% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.3% | 20.6% | 19.3% | 15.8% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 44.3% | 2.3K | 0% | +1.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.6% | 1.1K | -18.8% | -4.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19.3% | 1K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 15.8% | 830 | +15.3% | +2.5 points |
44.3%
held 1st · 2.3K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +1.2 points
20.6%
held 2nd · 1.1K estimated branded searches · -18.8% vs prior month · -4.1 points
3.
The Quay19.3%
held 3rd · 1K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +0.5 points
15.8%
held 4th · 830 estimated branded searches · +15.3% vs prior month · +2.5 points
Compare search popularity between The Quay and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for The Quay changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for The Quay in New Zealand rose from 890 to 1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, The Quay’s estimated Share of Search among whangārei restaurants in New Zealand increased from 15.9% to 19.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, The Quay’s estimated Share of Search among whangārei restaurants in New Zealand peaked at 19.6% in March 2026 and was lowest at 14.1% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand whangārei restaurants in August 2026?
4 changes

In August 2026, No.8 Whangarei gained estimated Share of Search among whangārei restaurants in New Zealand, from 13.4% to 15.8%.

In August 2026, Suk Jai Thai gained estimated Share of Search among whangārei restaurants in New Zealand, from 43.1% to 44.3%.

In August 2026, The Quay gained estimated Share of Search among whangārei restaurants in New Zealand, from 18.8% to 19.3%.

In August 2026, Split Bar & Restaurant lost estimated Share of Search among whangārei restaurants in New Zealand, from 24.7% to 20.6%.
How is The Quay measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Quay’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.
2 branded search terms
- the quay kitchen
- the quay whangarei
Who owns The Quay?
The Quay is owned by
Jetson Group. Brandwave also tracks
No.8 Whangarei, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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