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Kiwi Blue vs San Pellegrino:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, San Pellegrino had more branded searches than Kiwi Blue among bottled water brands in New Zealand. San Pellegrino had about 1,470 branded searches, while Kiwi Blue had 780. San Pellegrino made up 23.1% of all bottled water brand searches we track, and Kiwi Blue accounted for 12.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bottled water brands, Kiwi Blue appeared in three of the four answers and San Pellegrino in one. Kiwi Blue was mentioned before San Pellegrino in every answer.

Among bottled water brands in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

San Pellegrino, about 88% more searches than Kiwi Blue

San Pellegrino 1.5K searchesKiwi Blue 780 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Kiwi Blue, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, San Pellegrino in 1

Kiwi Blue in 3 of 4San Pellegrino in 1 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Kiwi Blue, named ahead of San Pellegrino in every answer

Kiwi Blue first in 2San Pellegrino never first

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Top bottled water brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Kiwi Blue was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. San Pellegrino was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Kiwi Blue was listed before San Pellegrino in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Kiwi Blue1st
  2. Pump2nd
  3. Antipodes Water3rd
  4. San Pellegrino4th
  5. Fiji Water–
  6. H2GO–
  7. NZ Pure Water–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Kiwi Blue3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Pump2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Antipodes Water2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • San Pellegrino1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Fiji Water0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • H2GO0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • NZ Pure Water0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which bottled water brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Kiwi Blue

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best bottled water brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Pump
    2. 2Kiwi Blue
    3. 3San Pellegrino
    4. 4Antipodes Water

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best bottled water brand in New Zealand for everyday drinking?”

    1. 1Kiwi Blue
    2. 2Pump
    3. 3Antipodes Water

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “bottled water nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “sparkling water nz”

    Not named in any answer:

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

    Is Kiwi Blue or San Pellegrino more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Kiwi Blue and San Pellegrino by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven bottled water brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

    Kiwi Blue and San Pellegrino among bottled water brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for San Pellegrino, Kiwi Blue. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthPumpSan PellegrinoFiji WaterAntipodes WaterKiwi BlueH2GONZ Pure Water
    Nov 202522.6%19.1%19.1%13.2%13.1%7.9%5%
    Dec 202519.3%25.1%17.4%13.8%13.6%6.5%4.2%
    Jan 202619.8%20.6%17.9%17.5%14.1%5.8%4.4%
    Feb 202620.5%20.5%20.5%14.5%14.3%6%3.6%
    Mar 202622.6%17.6%20.6%14.4%14.2%6.2%4.4%
    Apr 202621.6%18.8%19.3%15.6%15.4%4.5%4.8%
    May 202621%19.3%20%17.1%13.8%4.5%4.3%
    Jun 202622.4%19.3%22.9%13%14.3%4.2%4%
    Jul 202619.9%21.3%20.5%14.3%14.1%5.4%4.4%
    Aug 202622.7%19.7%19.3%13.3%16%5%4.1%
    Sep 202623.6%21.5%17.9%15.3%13.5%4.5%3.8%
    Oct 202625.7%23.1%16.5%13.9%12.3%5%3.5%

    How has branded search for Kiwi Blue and San Pellegrino changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

    3 findings

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand bottled water brands in October 2026?

    2 changes

    1. In October 2026, San Pellegrino gained share of searches among bottled water brands in New Zealand, from 21.5% to 23.1%.

    2. In October 2026, Kiwi Blue lost share of searches among bottled water brands in New Zealand, from 13.5% to 12.3%.

    How are Kiwi Blue’s and San Pellegrino’s branded searches counted?

    12 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kiwi Blue’s and San Pellegrino’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

    Kiwi Blue

    4 branded search terms

    • kiwi blue
    • kiwi blue water
    • kiwiblue
    • kiwiblue water

    San Pellegrino

    8 branded search terms

    • limonata san pellegrino
    • san pellegrino
    • san pellegrino aranciata
    • san pellegrino water
    • sanpellegrino
    • sanpellegrino aranciata rossa
    • sanpellegrino limonata
    • sanpellegrino water

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