Demolition hammer brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Makita was the most searched demolition hammer brand in New Zealand, accounting for 64.5% of all searches among the three brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Makita showed up in every answer. Makita was recommended most often, coming first in two out of three responses that gave a list.
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Top demolition hammer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Makita appeared every time. Makita was recommended most often, coming first in two out of three answers that gave a list. Bosch was second, and DeWalt was third.
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.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which demolition hammer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best demolition hammer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best demolition hammer brand in New Zealand for heavy concrete work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best demolition hammer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“concrete breaker tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which demolition hammer brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each demolition hammer brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all three demolition hammer brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Makita, DeWalt. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | DeWalt | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64.4% | 35.5% | 0.08% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.8% | 44.1% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.7% | 36.2% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 64% | 35.9% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.3% | 36.5% | 0.17% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.4% | 37.4% | 0.25% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.9% | 35.8% | 0.26% |
| May 2026 | 63.7% | 36.2% | 0.17% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.9% | 40.9% | 0.16% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.3% | 36.6% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.3% | 39.6% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.5% | 35.4% | 0.07% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 64.5% | 9.1K | +19.7% | +4.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 35.4% | 5K | 0% | -4.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.07% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
Which brand is most popular in search among demolition hammer brands in New Zealand?
3 brands
In September 2026, Makita was the most searched among demolition hammer brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 9.1K branded searches, 64.5% of all searches for the three we track. DeWalt is in 2nd place, 29.1 percentage points behind at 35.4%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.4% → 64.5% | 64.5%Sep 2026 | 55.8%Nov 2025 | 1st | |
| 35.5% → 35.4% | 44.1%Nov 2025 | 35.4%Sep 2026 | 2nd | |
| 0.08% → 0.07% | 0.26%Apr 2026 | 0.07%Sep 2026 | 3rd |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among demolition hammer brands in New Zealand peaked at 64.5% in September 2026 and was lowest at 55.8% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among demolition hammer brands in New Zealand peaked at 44.1% in November 2025 and was lowest at 35.4% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita, DeWalt and Bosch held steady: their share of searches among demolition hammer brands in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand demolition hammer brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among demolition hammer brands in New Zealand, from 60.3% to 64.5%.

In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among demolition hammer brands in New Zealand, from 39.6% to 35.4%.
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