How popular isWaka Group in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 50 branded searches for Waka Group in New Zealand which held steady over the last 11 months. Waka Group holds 6.8% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand nelson architecture firms and is ranked 4th of 4 competitors for search popularity.
JTB Architects61.6%
Irving Smith Architects16.4%
Fineline Architecture15.1%
Waka Group6.8%
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Which nelson architecture firms compete with Waka Group?
Share of Search by month for JTB Architects, Irving Smith Architects, Fineline Architecture, Waka Group. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | JTB Architects | Irving Smith Architects | Fineline Architecture | Waka Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 71.4% | 15.6% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 74% | 12.3% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 68.4% | 12.3% | 15.8% | 3.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 77.8% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 2.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 73.3% | 16.7% | 7.8% | 2.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 65.9% | 17% | 12.5% | 4.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 62% | 14.1% | 19.7% | 4.2% |
| May 2026 | 67.5% | 12% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.1% | 17.1% | 11% | 4.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.6% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 5.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.6% | 16.4% | 15.1% | 6.8% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.6% | 450 | -2.2% | -6 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 16.4% | 120 | +33.3% | +3.2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 15.1% | 110 | +22.2% | +1.8 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.8% | 50 | +25% | +1 points |
61.6%
held 1st · 450 estimated branded searches · -2.2% vs prior month · -6 points
16.4%
moved from 3rd to 2nd · 120 estimated branded searches · +33.3% vs prior month · +3.2 points
15.1%
moved from 2nd to 3rd · 110 estimated branded searches · +22.2% vs prior month · +1.8 points
6.8%
held 4th · 50 estimated branded searches · +25% vs prior month · +1 points
Compare search popularity between Waka Group and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Waka Group changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Waka Group in New Zealand held steady at 50.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Waka Group’s estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand peaked at 6.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 2.2% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand nelson architecture firms in August 2026?
4 changes

In August 2026, Irving Smith Architects overtook Fineline Architecture to rank 2nd among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand, at 16.4%.

In August 2026, Fineline Architecture gained estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand, from 13.2% to 15.1%.

In August 2026, Waka Group gained estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand, from 5.9% to 6.8%.

In August 2026, JTB Architects lost estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand, from 67.6% to 61.6%.
How is Waka Group measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Waka Group’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
- waka group
- waka group architecture
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