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title: "Compost bin brands in New Zealand: Which are searched most?"
description: "Compare the compost bin brands New Zealanders buy. Share of Search among Earthmaker, Tumbleweed, Maze, Reln and Zing Bokashi, the compost bin brands Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
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# Compost bin brands in New Zealand: Which are searched most?

Compare the compost bin brands New Zealanders buy. Share of Search among Earthmaker, Tumbleweed, Maze, Reln and Zing Bokashi, the compost bin brands Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Compost bin brands
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 5
- **Month measured**: Sep 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Earthmaker, 37.5%

## Which brand is most popular in search among compost bin brands in New Zealand?

- In September 2026, Earthmaker was the most searched among compost bin brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 120 branded searches, 37.5% of all searches for the five we track.
- Tumbleweed is in 2nd place, 6.3 percentage points behind at 31.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Earthmaker’s share of searches among compost bin brands in New Zealand decreased from 38.5% to 37.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Maze’s share of searches among compost bin brands in New Zealand decreased from 15.4% to 12.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Reln’s share of searches among compost bin brands in New Zealand increased from 11.5% to 12.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zing Bokashi’s share of searches among compost bin brands in New Zealand increased from 3.8% to 6.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Earthmaker’s share of searches among compost bin brands in New Zealand peaked at 47.6% in February 2026 and was lowest at 26.3% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tumbleweed’s share of searches among compost bin brands in New Zealand peaked at 38.5% in April 2026 and was lowest at 19% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Maze’s share of searches among compost bin brands in New Zealand peaked at 23.1% in August 2026 and was lowest at 7.7% in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Reln’s share of searches among compost bin brands in New Zealand peaked at 20% in July 2026 and was lowest at 10% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zing Bokashi’s share of searches among compost bin brands in New Zealand peaked at 10% in March 2026 and was lowest at 3.8% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tumbleweed held steady: its share of searches among compost bin brands in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

## Top compost bin brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Maze appeared every time. Tumbleweed was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four answers that gave a list. Maze was second, and Earthmaker was third. Reln, which ranked fourth in searches, was not mentioned at all.

Brands get a higher AI rank if they are mentioned earlier in the answers that list options.

| Brand | AI rank | ChatGPT answers that named it | Google AI Overviews that named it | All answers that named it |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tumbleweed | 1st | 3 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| Maze | 2nd | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 5 |
| Earthmaker | 3rd | 2 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| Zing Bokashi | 4th | 1 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 5 |
| Reln | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |

## Every AI answer about compost bin brands

- Asked ChatGPT "Which compost bin brand should I buy in New Zealand?": 1. Tumbleweed, 2. Maze
- Asked ChatGPT "What are the best compost bin brands in New Zealand?": 1. Tumbleweed, 2. Maze, 3. Earthmaker, 4. Zing Bokashi
- Asked ChatGPT "What's the best compost bin brand in New Zealand for a backyard garden?": 1. Tumbleweed, 2. Maze, 3. Earthmaker
- Searched Google, AI Overview "compost bin nz": 1. Earthmaker, 2. Maze
- Searched Google, AI Overview "kitchen compost bin nz": 1. Maze

Not named in any answer: Reln.

Brands are listed in the order each answer named them. The answers were collected in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Earthmaker vs Tumbleweed: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/earthmaker-vs-tumbleweed): 37.5% against 31.3% Share of Search.
- [Earthmaker vs Maze: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/earthmaker-vs-maze-compost): 37.5% against 12.5% Share of Search.
- [Earthmaker vs Reln: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/earthmaker-vs-reln): 37.5% against 12.5% Share of Search.
- [Earthmaker vs Zing Bokashi: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/earthmaker-vs-zing-bokashi): 37.5% against 6.3% Share of Search.
- [Tumbleweed vs Maze: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/maze-compost-vs-tumbleweed): 31.3% against 12.5% Share of Search.
- [Tumbleweed vs Reln: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/reln-vs-tumbleweed): 31.3% against 12.5% Share of Search.
- [Tumbleweed vs Zing Bokashi: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/tumbleweed-vs-zing-bokashi): 31.3% against 6.3% Share of Search.
- [Maze vs Reln: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/maze-compost-vs-reln): 12.5% Share of Search each.
- [Maze vs Zing Bokashi: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/maze-compost-vs-zing-bokashi): 12.5% against 6.3% Share of Search.
- [Reln vs Zing Bokashi: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/reln-vs-zing-bokashi): 12.5% against 6.3% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand compost bin brands in September 2026?

- In September 2026, Tumbleweed overtook Maze to rank 2nd among compost bin brands in New Zealand, with 31.3% of the searches.
- In September 2026, Zing Bokashi gained share of searches among compost bin brands in New Zealand, from 3.8% to 6.3%.
- In September 2026, Reln gained share of searches among compost bin brands in New Zealand, from 11.5% to 12.5%.
- In September 2026, Maze lost share of searches among compost bin brands in New Zealand, from 23.1% to 12.5%.
- In September 2026, Earthmaker lost share of searches among compost bin brands in New Zealand, from 38.5% to 37.5%.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Earthmaker | 37.5% | 120 | +20.0% | Earthmaker |
| 2 | Tumbleweed | 31.3% | 100 | +66.7% | Tumbleweed |
| 3 | Maze | 12.5% | 40 | -33.3% | Maze |
| 4 | Reln | 12.5% | 40 | +33.3% | Reln |
| 5 | Zing Bokashi | 6.3% | 20 | +100.0% | Zing Bokashi |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Earthmaker | 100 | 38.5% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Tumbleweed | 80 | 30.8% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Maze | 40 | 15.4% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Reln | 30 | 11.5% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Zing Bokashi | 10 | 3.8% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Earthmaker | 90 | 36% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Tumbleweed | 80 | 32% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Maze | 40 | 16% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Reln | 30 | 12% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Zing Bokashi | 10 | 4% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Earthmaker | 80 | 40% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Maze | 40 | 20% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Tumbleweed | 40 | 20% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Reln | 30 | 15% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Zing Bokashi | 10 | 5% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Earthmaker | 110 | 36.7% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Tumbleweed | 100 | 33.3% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Maze | 40 | 13.3% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Reln | 30 | 10% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Zing Bokashi | 20 | 6.7% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Earthmaker | 100 | 47.6% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Tumbleweed | 40 | 19% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Maze | 30 | 14.3% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Reln | 30 | 14.3% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Zing Bokashi | 10 | 4.8% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Earthmaker | 80 | 40% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Maze | 40 | 20% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Tumbleweed | 40 | 20% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Reln | 20 | 10% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Zing Bokashi | 20 | 10% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Earthmaker | 100 | 38.5% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Tumbleweed | 100 | 38.5% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Reln | 30 | 11.5% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Maze | 20 | 7.7% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Zing Bokashi | 10 | 3.8% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Tumbleweed | 60 | 31.6% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Earthmaker | 50 | 26.3% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Maze | 40 | 21.1% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Reln | 30 | 15.8% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Zing Bokashi | 10 | 5.3% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Earthmaker | 60 | 31.6% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Tumbleweed | 60 | 31.6% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Maze | 30 | 15.8% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Reln | 30 | 15.8% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Zing Bokashi | 10 | 5.3% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Earthmaker | 60 | 30% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Tumbleweed | 60 | 30% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Reln | 40 | 20% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Maze | 30 | 15% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Zing Bokashi | 10 | 5% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Earthmaker | 100 | 38.5% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Maze | 60 | 23.1% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Tumbleweed | 60 | 23.1% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Reln | 30 | 11.5% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Zing Bokashi | 10 | 3.8% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Earthmaker | 120 | 37.5% | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | Tumbleweed | 100 | 31.3% | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | Maze | 40 | 12.5% | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | Reln | 40 | 12.5% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Zing Bokashi | 20 | 6.3% | 5 |

## What is being compared

- **Earthmaker**: Measured on the search terms “earthmaker” and “earthmaker compost bin”, summed into one figure.
- **Maze**: Measured on the search terms “maze compost” and “maze compost tumbler”, summed into one figure.
- **Reln**: Measured on the search terms “reln” and “reln compost”, summed into one figure.
- **Tumbleweed**: Measured on the search terms “tumbleweed compost” and “tumbleweed compost bin”, summed into one figure.
- **Zing Bokashi**: Measured on the search term “zingbokashi”.

- [Earthmaker](/demand/nz/brands/earthmaker)
- [Maze](/demand/nz/brands/maze-compost)
- [Reln](/demand/nz/brands/reln)
- [Tumbleweed](/demand/nz/brands/tumbleweed)
- [Zing Bokashi](/demand/nz/brands/zing-bokashi)

## Methodology

- [How is the Brand Demand Index measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among compost bin brands in New Zealand?

In September 2026, Earthmaker was the most searched among compost bin brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 120 branded searches, 37.5% of all searches for the five we track.

## Cite this page

Brandwave. "Compost bin brands in New Zealand: Which are searched most?". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-compost-bin-brands

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