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title: "Electric fence brands in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?"
description: "Compare the electric fencing brands New Zealand farmers use. Share of Search among Strainrite, Gallagher, Speedrite and Hayes, the electric fence 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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# Electric fence brands in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?

Compare the electric fencing brands New Zealand farmers use. Share of Search among Strainrite, Gallagher, Speedrite and Hayes, the electric fence 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**: Electric fence brands
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 4
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Strainrite, 46.8%

## Which brand is most popular in search among electric fence brands in New Zealand?

- In August 2026, Strainrite was the most searched among electric fence brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 740 branded searches and 46.8% estimated Share of Search within this set.
- Gallagher is in 2nd place, 17.1 percentage points behind at 29.7% Share of Search.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Strainrite’s estimated Share of Search among electric fence brands in New Zealand increased from 45.2% to 46.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Gallagher’s estimated Share of Search among electric fence brands in New Zealand increased from 24.4% to 29.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Speedrite’s estimated Share of Search among electric fence brands in New Zealand decreased from 28.1% to 22.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Hayes’ estimated Share of Search among electric fence brands in New Zealand decreased from 2.2% to 1.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Strainrite’s estimated Share of Search among electric fence brands in New Zealand peaked at 49.2% in May 2026 and was lowest at 43.1% in January 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Gallagher’s estimated Share of Search among electric fence brands in New Zealand peaked at 32.9% in June 2026 and was lowest at 24.4% in October 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Speedrite’s estimated Share of Search among electric fence brands in New Zealand peaked at 28.6% in December 2025 and was lowest at 20.7% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Hayes’ estimated Share of Search among electric fence brands in New Zealand peaked at 2.9% in January 2026 and was lowest at 0.84% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Gallagher rose from 3rd to 2nd among electric fence brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Speedrite fell from 2nd to 3rd among electric fence brands in New Zealand.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Strainrite vs Gallagher: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/gallagher-vs-strainrite): 46.8% against 29.7% Share of Search.
- [Strainrite vs Speedrite: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/speedrite-vs-strainrite): 46.8% against 22.2% Share of Search.
- [Gallagher vs Speedrite: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/gallagher-vs-speedrite): 29.7% against 22.2% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand electric fence brands in August 2026?

- In August 2026, Speedrite gained estimated Share of Search among electric fence brands in New Zealand, from 21.1% to 22.2%.
- In August 2026, Strainrite lost estimated Share of Search among electric fence brands in New Zealand, from 48.1% to 46.8%.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Gallagher in New Zealand rose 42.4% over 11 measured months, from 330 to 470 in August 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Hayes in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 30 to 20 in August 2026.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Strainrite | 46.8% | 740 | -16.9% | Strainrite |
| 2 | Gallagher | 29.7% | 470 | -14.5% | Gallagher |
| 3 | Speedrite | 22.2% | 350 | -10.3% | Speedrite |
| 4 | Hayes | 1.3% | 20 | 0.0% | Hayes |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Strainrite | 610 | 45.2% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Speedrite | 380 | 28.1% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Gallagher | 330 | 24.4% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Hayes | 30 | 2.2% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Strainrite | 590 | 43.7% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Gallagher | 370 | 27.4% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Speedrite | 360 | 26.7% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Hayes | 30 | 2.2% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Strainrite | 530 | 44.5% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Speedrite | 340 | 28.6% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Gallagher | 310 | 26.1% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Hayes | 10 | 0.84% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Strainrite | 590 | 43.1% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Speedrite | 380 | 27.7% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Gallagher | 360 | 26.3% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Hayes | 40 | 2.9% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Strainrite | 660 | 47.8% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Gallagher | 370 | 26.8% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Speedrite | 330 | 23.9% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Hayes | 20 | 1.4% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Strainrite | 740 | 48.1% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Gallagher | 440 | 28.6% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Speedrite | 340 | 22.1% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Hayes | 20 | 1.3% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Strainrite | 700 | 47% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Gallagher | 410 | 27.5% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Speedrite | 350 | 23.5% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Hayes | 30 | 2% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Strainrite | 880 | 49.2% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Gallagher | 500 | 27.9% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Speedrite | 390 | 21.8% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Hayes | 20 | 1.1% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Strainrite | 1.1K | 45.6% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Gallagher | 780 | 32.9% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Speedrite | 490 | 20.7% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Hayes | 20 | 0.84% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Strainrite | 890 | 48.1% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Gallagher | 550 | 29.7% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Speedrite | 390 | 21.1% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Hayes | 20 | 1.1% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Strainrite | 740 | 46.8% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Gallagher | 470 | 29.7% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Speedrite | 350 | 22.2% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Hayes | 20 | 1.3% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Gallagher | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Hayes | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Speedrite | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Strainrite | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **Gallagher**: Measured on the search terms “gallagher electric fence”, “gallagher energiser”, “gallagher fence”, “gallagher solar electric fence” and “gallagher virtual fencing”, summed into one figure.
- **Hayes**: Measured on the search terms “hayes fence” and “hayes fencing”, summed into one figure.
- **Speedrite**: Measured on the search terms “speedrite”, “speedrite com”, “speedrite electric fence”, “speedrite electric fence unit”, “speedrite energiser”, “speedrite fault finder”, “speedrite fence”, “speedrite nz”, “speedrite s150” and “speedrite s80”, summed into one figure.
- **Strainrite**: Measured on the search terms “strainrite”, “strainrite co nz”, “strainrite electric fence”, “strainrite fence”, “strainrite fencing”, “strainrite fencing pliers”, “strainrite near me”, “strainrite nz”, “strainrite wire strainer” and “strainrite wire twister”, summed into one figure.

- [Gallagher](/demand/nz/brands/gallagher)
- [Hayes](/demand/nz/brands/hayes)
- [Speedrite](/demand/nz/brands/speedrite)
- [Strainrite](/demand/nz/brands/strainrite)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand 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 electric fence brands in New Zealand?

In August 2026, Strainrite was the most searched among electric fence brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 740 branded searches and 46.8% estimated Share of Search within this set.

## Cite this page

Brandwave. "Electric fence brands in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-electric-fence-brands

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