Elevator service brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Cremer Lifts was the most searched elevator service brand in New Zealand, accounting for 44.7% of all searches among the five brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Otis and Schindler showed up in every answer. Schindler was recommended most often, coming first in one out of four responses.
Cremer LiftsShare of searches 44.7%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
OtisShare of searches 23.7%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
KONEShare of searches 18.4%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
SchindlerShare of searches 10.5%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Auckland LiftsShare of searches 2.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top elevator service brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Otis and Schindler appeared every time. Schindler was recommended most often, coming first in one out of four answers. Otis was second, and KONE was third.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Schindler1st
- Otis2nd
- KONE3rd
- Auckland Lifts4th
- Cremer Lifts5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Otis4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Schindler4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- KONE3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Cremer Lifts2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Auckland Lifts2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which elevator service brand should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best elevator service brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best elevator service brand in New Zealand for a building?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lift service companies”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“elevator service nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which elevator service brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each elevator service brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five elevator service brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Cremer Lifts, Otis, KONE, Schindler, Auckland Lifts. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cremer Lifts | Otis | KONE | Schindler | Auckland Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35% | 27.5% | 17.5% | 12.5% | 7.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.9% | 35.9% | 17.9% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.8% | 34.4% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 3.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.2% | 26.8% | 12.2% | 7.3% | 2.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 50% | 26.9% | 13.5% | 7.7% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.7% | 24.4% | 15.6% | 11.1% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.7% | 23.7% | 18.4% | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| May 2026 | 48.8% | 20.9% | 16.3% | 11.6% | 2.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.8% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 11.6% | 7% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.9% | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% | 5.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.5% | 22.5% | 17.5% | 12.5% | 5% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.7% | 23.7% | 18.4% | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 44.7% | 170 | 0% | +2.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.7% | 90 | 0% | +1.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 18.4% | 70 | 0% | +0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.5% | 40 | -20% | -2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.6% | 10 | -50% | -2.4 points |
44.7%
Held 1st. 170 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.
2.
Otis23.7%
Held 2nd. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
3.
KONE18.4%
Held 3rd. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
10.5%
Held 4th. 40 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
2.6%
Held 5th. 10 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among elevator service brands in New Zealand?
5 brands
In September 2026, Cremer Lifts was the most searched among elevator service brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 170 branded searches, 44.7% of all searches for the five we track. Otis is in 2nd place, 21.1 percentage points behind at 23.7%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cremer Lifts | 35% → 44.7% | 51.2%Jan 2026 | 35%Oct 2025 | 1st |
| Otis | 27.5% → 23.7% | 35.9%Nov 2025 | 16.3%Jun 2026 | 2nd |
| KONE | 17.5% → 18.4% | 18.4%Apr 2026 | 9.4%Dec 2025 | 3rd |
| Schindler | 12.5% → 10.5% | 12.5%Oct 2025 | 5.1%Nov 2025 | 4th |
| Auckland Lifts | 7.5% → 2.6% | 7.5%Oct 2025 | 1.9%Feb 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cremer Lifts’ share of searches among elevator service brands in New Zealand increased from 35% to 44.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Otis’ share of searches among elevator service brands in New Zealand decreased from 27.5% to 23.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KONE’s share of searches among elevator service brands in New Zealand increased from 17.5% to 18.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Schindler’s share of searches among elevator service brands in New Zealand decreased from 12.5% to 10.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Auckland Lifts’ share of searches among elevator service brands in New Zealand decreased from 7.5% to 2.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cremer Lifts’ share of searches among elevator service brands in New Zealand peaked at 51.2% in January 2026 and was lowest at 35% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Otis’ share of searches among elevator service brands in New Zealand peaked at 35.9% in November 2025 and was lowest at 16.3% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KONE’s share of searches among elevator service brands in New Zealand peaked at 18.4% in April 2026 and was lowest at 9.4% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Schindler’s share of searches among elevator service brands in New Zealand peaked at 12.5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 5.1% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Auckland Lifts’ share of searches among elevator service brands in New Zealand peaked at 7.5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 1.9% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand elevator service brands in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Cremer Lifts gained share of searches among elevator service brands in New Zealand, from 42.5% to 44.7%.
In September 2026, Otis gained share of searches among elevator service brands in New Zealand, from 22.5% to 23.7%.
In September 2026, KONE gained share of searches among elevator service brands in New Zealand, from 17.5% to 18.4%.
In September 2026, Auckland Lifts lost share of searches among elevator service brands in New Zealand, from 5% to 2.6%.
In September 2026, Schindler lost share of searches among elevator service brands in New Zealand, from 12.5% to 10.5%.
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