Disability support providers in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, HealthCare NZ was the most searched disability support provider in New Zealand, accounting for 26% of all searches among the eight providers we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, HealthCare NZ and IDEA Services were mentioned most often, in three of the four answers. CCS Disability Action was recommended most often, coming first in two out of three responses that gave a list.
HealthCare NZShare of searches 26%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
CCS Disability ActionShare of searches 20.9%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
IDEA ServicesShare of searches 13.7%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Spectrum CareShare of searches 11.5%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Laura Fergusson TrustShare of searches 8.2%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top disability support providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, HealthCare NZ and IDEA Services were mentioned most often, in three of the four answers. CCS Disability Action was recommended most often, coming first in two out of three answers that gave a list. IDEA Services was second, and HealthCare NZ was third. Hohepa, which ranked sixth in searches, was not mentioned at all.
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.
- HealthCare NZ3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- IDEA Services3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- CCS Disability Action2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Spectrum Care2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Laura Fergusson Trust2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Pact2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Hohepa0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
IHC New Zealand0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which disability support provider should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best disability support providers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best disability support provider in New Zealand for daily support?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“disability support services nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“support workers 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 21, 2026.
Which disability support providers do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each disability support provider by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight disability support providers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for HealthCare NZ, CCS Disability Action, IDEA Services, Spectrum Care, Laura Fergusson Trust, Hohepa, IHC New Zealand, Pact. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | HealthCare NZ | CCS Disability Action | IDEA Services | Spectrum Care | Laura Fergusson Trust | Hohepa | IHC New Zealand | Pact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.2% | 14.4% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 7.3% | 7.6% | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.2% | 12.1% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 5.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.5% | 14% | 14% | 11.4% | 8.5% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 5.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 28.5% | 19% | 15% | 10.3% | 8.8% | 7.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.5% | 19.7% | 16.3% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 6.8% | 6% | 4.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 26% | 21.3% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 8.5% | 7.7% | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.7% | 21.5% | 14.1% | 11.9% | 7.2% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| May 2026 | 30% | 19.8% | 12.9% | 10.9% | 6.7% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.4% | 18.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 9.1% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.7% | 21.5% | 14.1% | 11.9% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.5% | 20.1% | 13.2% | 11.1% | 7.1% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 26% | 20.9% | 13.7% | 11.5% | 8.2% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 26% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -4.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.9% | 2.9K | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.7% | 1.9K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.5% | 1.6K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.2% | 1.1K | +11.8% | +1.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 7.2% | 1K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 7.2% | 1K | +13.6% | +1.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 5.3% | 730 | 0% | +0.2 points |
26%
Held 1st. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -4.5 points.
20.9%
Held 2nd. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
13.7%
Held 3rd. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
11.5%
Held 4th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
8.2%
Held 5th. 1.1K estimated branded searches, +11.8% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
6.
Hohepa7.2%
Held 6th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
7.2%
Held 7th. 1K estimated branded searches, +13.6% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
8.
Pact5.3%
Held 8th. 730 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among disability support providers in New Zealand?
8 brands
In September 2026, HealthCare NZ was the most searched among disability support providers in New Zealand, with an estimated 3.6K branded searches, 26% of all searches for the eight we track. CCS Disability Action is in 2nd place, 5 percentage points behind at 20.9%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HealthCare NZ | 27.2% → 26% | 31.5%Dec 2025 | 24.5%Feb 2026 | 1st |
| CCS Disability Action | 14.4% → 20.9% | 21.5%Apr 2026 | 12.1%Nov 2025 | 3rd → 2nd |
| IDEA Services | 18.1% → 13.7% | 18.1%Oct 2025 | 12.2%Jun 2026 | 2nd → 3rd |
| Spectrum Care | 12.1% → 11.5% | 12.9%Feb 2026 | 10.3%Jan 2026 | 4th |
| Laura Fergusson Trust | 7.3% → 8.2% | 9.8%Feb 2026 | 6.7%May 2026 | 6th → 5th |
| Hohepa | 7.6% → 7.2% | 9.8%Nov 2025 | 6.4%Jun 2026 | 5th → 6th |
| IHC New Zealand | 6.6% → 7.2% | 7.7%Dec 2025 | 5.7%Jan 2026 | 8th → 7th |
| Pact | 6.7% → 5.3% | 6.7%Oct 2025 | 4.1%Feb 2026 | 7th → 8th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HealthCare NZ’s share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand decreased from 27.2% to 26%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CCS Disability Action’s share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand increased from 14.4% to 20.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IDEA Services’ share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand decreased from 18.1% to 13.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Spectrum Care’s share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand decreased from 12.1% to 11.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Laura Fergusson Trust’s share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand increased from 7.3% to 8.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IHC New Zealand’s share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand increased from 6.6% to 7.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pact’s share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand decreased from 6.7% to 5.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HealthCare NZ’s share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand peaked at 31.5% in December 2025 and was lowest at 24.5% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CCS Disability Action’s share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand peaked at 21.5% in April 2026 and was lowest at 12.1% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IDEA Services’ share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand peaked at 18.1% in October 2025 and was lowest at 12.2% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Spectrum Care’s share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand peaked at 12.9% in February 2026 and was lowest at 10.3% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Laura Fergusson Trust’s share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand peaked at 9.8% in February 2026 and was lowest at 6.7% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hohepa’s share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand peaked at 9.8% in November 2025 and was lowest at 6.4% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IHC New Zealand’s share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand peaked at 7.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 5.7% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pact’s share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand peaked at 6.7% in October 2025 and was lowest at 4.1% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CCS Disability Action rose from 3rd to 2nd among disability support providers in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IDEA Services fell from 2nd to 3rd among disability support providers in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Laura Fergusson Trust rose from 6th to 5th among disability support providers in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hohepa fell from 5th to 6th among disability support providers in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IHC New Zealand rose from 8th to 7th among disability support providers in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pact fell from 7th to 8th among disability support providers in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand disability support providers in September 2026?
7 changes
In September 2026, Laura Fergusson Trust gained share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand, from 7.1% to 8.2%.
In September 2026, IHC New Zealand gained share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand, from 6.1% to 7.2%.
In September 2026, CCS Disability Action gained share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand, from 20.1% to 20.9%.
In September 2026, IDEA Services gained share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand, from 13.2% to 13.7%.
In September 2026, HealthCare NZ lost share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand, from 30.5% to 26%.
Hohepa’s share of searches among disability support providers in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 6.4% to 7.2% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Pact in New Zealand fell 18% over 12 measured months, from 890 to 730 in September 2026.
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