Lifts and elevators in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Powerglide Elevators was the most searched lifts and elevator in New Zealand, accounting for 39.2% of all searches among the seven elevators we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Schindler showed up in every answer. Vestner was recommended most often, coming first in two out of five responses.
Powerglide ElevatorsShare of searches 39.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Cremer LiftsShare of searches 21.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
OtisShare of searches 11.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
KONEShare of searches 8.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- VestnerShare of searches 8.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Follow lifts and elevators and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top lifts and elevators in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Schindler appeared every time. Vestner was recommended most often, coming first in two out of five answers. KONE was second, and Schindler was third.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Vestner1st
- KONE2nd
Schindler3rd- Otis4th
- Cremer Lifts5th
- Powerglide Elevators6th
TK Elevator7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Schindler5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Otis4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- KONE4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Cremer Lifts3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Vestner3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- TK Elevator3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Powerglide Elevators2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about lifts and elevators
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which lift and elevator company should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best lift and elevator companies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best lift and elevator company in New Zealand for a new building?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best lift company”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lift and elevator companies nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which lifts and elevators do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each lifts and elevator by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven lifts and elevators we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Powerglide Elevators, Cremer Lifts, Otis, KONE, Vestner, Schindler, TK Elevator. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Powerglide Elevators | Cremer Lifts | Otis | KONE | Vestner | Schindler | TK Elevator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.4% | 18.2% | 14.3% | 9.1% | 11.7% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.7% | 17.3% | 17.3% | 8.6% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.1% | 25.5% | 20% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.7% | 26.6% | 13.9% | 6.3% | 11.4% | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.9% | 27.7% | 14.9% | 7.4% | 11.7% | 4.3% | 2.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.1% | 23.9% | 12.5% | 8% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.8% | 23% | 12.2% | 9.5% | 12.2% | 5.4% | 4.1% |
| May 2026 | 35.3% | 24.7% | 10.6% | 8.2% | 10.6% | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.4% | 25.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 11% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.3% | 22.1% | 11.7% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 38% | 21.5% | 11.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.2% | 21.5% | 11.4% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39.2% | 310 | +3.3% | +1.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.5% | 170 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.4% | 90 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 8.9% | 70 | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 8.9% | 70 | -22.2% | -2.5 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 5.1% | 40 | -20% | -1.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 5.1% | 40 | +100% | +2.5 points |
39.2%
Held 1st. 310 estimated branded searches, +3.3% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
21.5%
Held 2nd. 170 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Otis11.4%
Held 3rd. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
KONE8.9%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.Vestner
8.9%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 70 estimated branded searches, -22.2% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
5.1%
Held 6th. 40 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
5.1%
Held 7th. 40 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among lifts and elevators in New Zealand?
7 brands
In September 2026, Powerglide Elevators was the most searched among lifts and elevators in New Zealand, with an estimated 310 branded searches, 39.2% of all searches for the seven we track. Cremer Lifts is in 2nd place, 17.7 percentage points behind at 21.5%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerglide Elevators | 36.4% → 39.2% | 40.7%Nov 2025 | 29.1%Dec 2025 | 1st |
| Cremer Lifts | 18.2% → 21.5% | 27.7%Feb 2026 | 17.3%Nov 2025 | 2nd |
| Otis | 14.3% → 11.4% | 20%Dec 2025 | 8.5%Jun 2026 | 3rd |
| KONE | 9.1% → 8.9% | 9.5%Apr 2026 | 5.5%Dec 2025 | 5th → 4th |
| Vestner | 11.7% → 8.9% | 12.7%Dec 2025 | 8.9%Sep 2026 | 4th → 5th |
| Schindler | 6.5% → 5.1% | 6.5%Oct 2025 | 2.5%Nov 2025 | 6th |
| TK Elevator | 3.9% → 5.1% | 5.7%Mar 2026 | 1.3%Jan 2026 | 7th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Powerglide Elevators’ share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand increased from 36.4% to 39.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cremer Lifts’ share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand increased from 18.2% to 21.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Otis’ share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand decreased from 14.3% to 11.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vestner’s share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand decreased from 11.7% to 8.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Schindler’s share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand decreased from 6.5% to 5.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TK Elevator’s share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand increased from 3.9% to 5.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Powerglide Elevators’ share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand peaked at 40.7% in November 2025 and was lowest at 29.1% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cremer Lifts’ share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand peaked at 27.7% in February 2026 and was lowest at 17.3% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Otis’ share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand peaked at 20% in December 2025 and was lowest at 8.5% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KONE’s share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand peaked at 9.5% in April 2026 and was lowest at 5.5% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vestner’s share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand peaked at 12.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 8.9% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Schindler’s share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand peaked at 6.5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 2.5% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TK Elevator’s share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand peaked at 5.7% in March 2026 and was lowest at 1.3% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KONE rose from 5th to 4th among lifts and elevators in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vestner fell from 4th to 5th among lifts and elevators in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand lifts and elevators in September 2026?
7 changes
In September 2026, TK Elevator gained share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand, from 2.5% to 5.1%.
In September 2026, Powerglide Elevators gained share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand, from 38% to 39.2%.
In September 2026, Vestner lost share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand, from 11.4% to 8.9%.
In September 2026, Schindler lost share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand, from 6.3% to 5.1%.
In September 2026, KONE rose from 5th to 4th among lifts and elevators in New Zealand.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cremer Lifts in New Zealand rose 21.4% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 170 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Otis in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 90 in September 2026.
Compare popularity between leading brands
- Powerglide Elevators vs Cremer Lifts: compare popularity
- Powerglide Elevators vs Otis: compare popularity
- Powerglide Elevators vs KONE: compare popularity
- Powerglide Elevators vs Vestner: compare popularity
- Cremer Lifts vs Otis: compare popularity
- Cremer Lifts vs KONE: compare popularity
- Cremer Lifts vs Vestner: compare popularity
- Otis vs KONE: compare popularity
- Otis vs Vestner: compare popularity
- KONE vs Vestner: compare popularity
- Compare any of these brands
See your own brand in this picture
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to your campaigns, spend and outcomes, so you can see what moved your numbers, not just that they moved.