Irrigation brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, RX Plastics was the most searched irrigation brand in New Zealand, accounting for 75.8% of all searches among the four brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Netafim was mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Hunter Irrigation was recommended most often, coming first in both responses that gave a list.
RX PlasticsShare of searches 75.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Hunter IrrigationShare of searches 9.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
NetafimShare of searches 9.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Rain BirdShare of searches 5.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top irrigation brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Netafim was mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Hunter Irrigation was recommended most often, coming first in both answers that gave a list. Rain Bird was second, and Netafim was third. RX Plastics, which ranked first 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.
- Netafim4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Hunter Irrigation2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Rain Bird2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- RX Plastics0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which irrigation brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best irrigation brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best irrigation brand in New Zealand for a farm?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“farm irrigation system”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drip irrigation 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 irrigation brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each irrigation brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four irrigation brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for RX Plastics, Hunter Irrigation, Netafim, Rain Bird. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | RX Plastics | Hunter Irrigation | Netafim | Rain Bird |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 69.9% | 16.5% | 6.8% | 6.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 69.3% | 16.5% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.2% | 22.8% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 70.6% | 13.7% | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 75.8% | 9.5% | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.3% | 8.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 79.1% | 7.7% | 5.5% | 7.7% |
| May 2026 | 81.8% | 8% | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 84.6% | 3.8% | 8.7% | 2.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 85.7% | 3.6% | 6% | 4.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 79.1% | 5.5% | 7.7% | 7.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 75.8% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 5.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 75.8% | 720 | 0% | -3.3 points | |
| 2, moved from 4th to 2nd | 9.5% | 90 | +80% | +4 pointsmoved from 4th to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 9.5% | 90 | +28.6% | +1.8 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 5.3% | 50 | -28.6% | -2.4 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th |
75.8%
Held 1st. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.
9.5%
Moved from 4th to 2nd. 90 estimated branded searches, +80% vs prior month. Share +4 points.
3.
Netafim9.5%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 90 estimated branded searches, +28.6% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
5.3%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 50 estimated branded searches, -28.6% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among irrigation brands in New Zealand?
4 brands
In September 2026, RX Plastics was the most searched among irrigation brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 720 branded searches, 75.8% of all searches for the four we track. Hunter Irrigation is in 2nd place, 66.3 percentage points behind at 9.5%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX Plastics | 69.9% → 75.8% | 85.7%Jul 2026 | 63.2%Dec 2025 | 1st |
| Hunter Irrigation | 16.5% → 9.5% | 22.8%Dec 2025 | 3.6%Jul 2026 | 2nd |
| Netafim | 6.8% → 9.5% | 9.5%Sep 2026 | 5.5%Apr 2026 | 3rd |
| Rain Bird | 6.8% → 5.3% | 8.8%Jan 2026 | 2.9%Jun 2026 | 4th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RX Plastics’ share of searches among irrigation brands in New Zealand increased from 69.9% to 75.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hunter Irrigation’s share of searches among irrigation brands in New Zealand decreased from 16.5% to 9.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Netafim’s share of searches among irrigation brands in New Zealand increased from 6.8% to 9.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rain Bird’s share of searches among irrigation brands in New Zealand decreased from 6.8% to 5.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RX Plastics’ share of searches among irrigation brands in New Zealand peaked at 85.7% in July 2026 and was lowest at 63.2% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hunter Irrigation’s share of searches among irrigation brands in New Zealand peaked at 22.8% in December 2025 and was lowest at 3.6% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Netafim’s share of searches among irrigation brands in New Zealand peaked at 9.5% in September 2026 and was lowest at 5.5% in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rain Bird’s share of searches among irrigation brands in New Zealand peaked at 8.8% in January 2026 and was lowest at 2.9% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand irrigation brands in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, Hunter Irrigation overtook Netafim and Rain Bird to rank 2nd among irrigation brands in New Zealand, with 9.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, Netafim gained share of searches among irrigation brands in New Zealand, from 7.7% to 9.5%.
In September 2026, RX Plastics lost share of searches among irrigation brands in New Zealand, from 79.1% to 75.8%.
In September 2026, Rain Bird lost share of searches among irrigation brands in New Zealand, from 7.7% to 5.3%.
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