How popular isThe Works Gisborne?
In September 2026, people searched for The Works Gisborne by name about 980 times in New Zealand, a 39.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 15.7% of all New Zealand Gisborne restaurant searches, placing The Works Gisborne fourth out of five restaurants. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Gisborne restaurants, The Works Gisborne appeared in one of the three answers and was the fourth most recommended of the five.
The Works Gisborne is the fourth most searched of 5 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Crawford Road KitchenShare of searches 30.4%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
TahuShare of searches 20.8%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Flagship EateryShare of searches 18.9%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
The Works GisborneShare of searches 15.7%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- PortofinoShare of searches 14.1%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top Gisborne restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, The Works Gisborne was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. The Works Gisborne is the fourth 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.
Crawford Road Kitchen3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Tahu3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Portofino3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Flagship Eatery1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Works Gisborne1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which restaurant should I go to in Gisborne, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best restaurants in Gisborne, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best restaurant in Gisborne, New Zealand for a meal out?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gisborne restaurants”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gisborne 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.
Which Gisborne restaurants compete with The Works Gisborne?
Share of searches by month for Crawford Road Kitchen, Tahu, Flagship Eatery, The Works Gisborne, Portofino. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Crawford Road Kitchen | Tahu | Flagship Eatery | The Works Gisborne | Portofino |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.5% | 20.4% | 15.8% | 20.6% | 12.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.6% | 16.6% | 19.4% | 20.7% | 12.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.3% | 18.5% | 21.2% | 19.4% | 12.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.1% | 19.1% | 18.8% | 20% | 13.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.8% | 20.5% | 19.6% | 16.3% | 12.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.6% | 17.7% | 20.5% | 17.3% | 12% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.4% | 19.4% | 22.6% | 18.8% | 10.8% |
| May 2026 | 28% | 19.1% | 16.1% | 23.9% | 13% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.4% | 17.2% | 18.5% | 21.8% | 15.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.3% | 20.7% | 17.1% | 20.4% | 11.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.5% | 18.5% | 19.4% | 19.4% | 13.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.4% | 20.8% | 18.9% | 15.7% | 14.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 30.4% | 1.9K | +18.8% | +0.9 points | |
| 2, moved from 4th to 2nd | 20.8% | 1.3K | +30% | +2.4 pointsmoved from 4th to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 18.9% | 1.2K | +12.4% | -0.5 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 15.7% | 980 | -6.7% | -3.7 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 14.1% | 880 | +22.2% | +0.8 points |
30.4%
Held 1st. 1.9K estimated branded searches, +18.8% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
2.
Tahu20.8%
Moved from 4th to 2nd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
18.9%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 1.2K estimated branded searches, +12.4% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
15.7%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 980 estimated branded searches, -6.7% vs prior month. Share -3.7 points.
14.1%
Held 5th. 880 estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
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How has branded search demand for The Works Gisborne changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for The Works Gisborne in New Zealand fell from 1.6K to 980.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Works Gisborne’s share of searches among Gisborne restaurants in New Zealand decreased from 20.6% to 15.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Works Gisborne’s share of searches among Gisborne restaurants in New Zealand peaked at 23.9% in May 2026 and was lowest at 15.7% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Works Gisborne fell from 2nd to 4th among Gisborne restaurants in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Gisborne restaurants in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Tahu overtook Flagship Eatery and The Works Gisborne to rank 2nd among Gisborne restaurants in New Zealand, with 20.8% of the searches.

In September 2026, Crawford Road Kitchen gained share of searches among Gisborne restaurants in New Zealand, from 29.5% to 30.4%.
In September 2026, Portofino gained share of searches among Gisborne restaurants in New Zealand, from 13.3% to 14.1%.

In September 2026, The Works Gisborne lost share of searches among Gisborne restaurants in New Zealand, from 19.4% to 15.7%.
How are The Works Gisborne’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Works Gisborne’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 works gisborne
- the works gisborne menu
- the works gisborne restaurant
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