Geologix vs Tonkin + Taylor:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Tonkin + Taylor had more branded searches than Geologix among geotechnical consultancies in New Zealand. Tonkin + Taylor had about 3,610 branded searches, while Geologix had 100. Tonkin + Taylor made up 78% of all geotechnical consultancy searches we track, and Geologix accounted for 2.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about geotechnical consultancies, Tonkin + Taylor appeared in two of the five answers and Geologix in none.
Who do people search for more?
Tonkin + Taylor, about 36 searches for every 1 for Geologix
Who does AI mention more?
Tonkin + Taylor, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Geologix in 0
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Top geotechnical consultancies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tonkin + Taylor was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Geologix did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
ENGEO3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Soil & Rock Consultants3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tonkin + Taylor2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
CMW Geosciences1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ground Consulting1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Geologix0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about geotechnical consultancies
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which geotechnical consultancy should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best geotechnical consultancies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best geotechnical consultancy in New Zealand for a building site?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“geotechnical consultants nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ground investigation 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.
Is Geologix or Tonkin + Taylor more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Geologix and Tonkin + Taylor by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six geotechnical consultancies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Tonkin + Taylor, Geologix. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tonkin + Taylor | ENGEO | CMW Geosciences | Soil & Rock Consultants | Geologix | Ground Consulting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 79.7% | 10.8% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.88% |
| Nov 2025 | 80% | 10.9% | 4.7% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.67% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.6% | 9% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 2% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 77.6% | 10.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.8% | 9% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.73% |
| Mar 2026 | 80.1% | 8.9% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.54% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.8% | 10.7% | 5.7% | 2% | 2.3% | 0.53% |
| May 2026 | 73.7% | 12.2% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.81% |
| Jun 2026 | 80.3% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 2% | 2.2% | 0.91% |
| Jul 2026 | 82.2% | 9.1% | 3.9% | 2% | 2% | 0.74% |
| Aug 2026 | 86% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.48% |
| Sep 2026 | 78% | 10.6% | 5.6% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.65% |
How has the Geologix and Tonkin + Taylor comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Tonkin + Taylor was ahead of Geologix in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Geologix’s share of searches among geotechnical consultancies in New Zealand moved from 1.8% to 2.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 80 to 100.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tonkin + Taylor’s share of searches among geotechnical consultancies in New Zealand moved from 79.7% to 78%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand geotechnical consultancies in September 2026?
3 changes

In September 2026, Soil & Rock Consultants overtook Geologix to rank 4th among geotechnical consultancies in New Zealand, with 3% of the searches.

In September 2026, Tonkin + Taylor lost share of searches among geotechnical consultancies in New Zealand, from 86% to 78%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Geologix in New Zealand rose 25% over 12 measured months, from 80 to 100 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Geologix’s and Tonkin + Taylor’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Geologix
2 branded search terms
- geologix
- geologix consulting engineers
Tonkin + Taylor
2 branded search terms
- tonkin taylor
- tonkintaylor
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