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title: "Lifts and elevators in New Zealand: Which are searched most?"
description: "Compare the lift and elevator companies New Zealand buildings use. Share of Search among Powerglide Elevators, Cremer Lifts, Otis, KONE, Vestner, Schindler and TK Elevator, the lifts and elevators 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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# Lifts and elevators in New Zealand: Which are searched most?

Compare the lift and elevator companies New Zealand buildings use. Share of Search among Powerglide Elevators, Cremer Lifts, Otis, KONE, Vestner, Schindler and TK Elevator, the lifts and elevators 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**: Lifts and elevators
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 7
- **Month measured**: Sep 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Powerglide Elevators, 39.2%

## Which brand is most popular in search among lifts and elevators in New Zealand?

- 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%.
- 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.

## 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.

Brands get a higher AI rank if they are mentioned earlier in the answers that list options.

| Brand | AI rank | ChatGPT answers that named it | Google AI Overviews that named it | All answers that named it |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Vestner | 1st | 1 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| KONE | 2nd | 2 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 5 |
| Schindler | 3rd | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 5 |
| Otis | 4th | 2 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 5 |
| Cremer Lifts | 5th | 1 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| Powerglide Elevators | 6th | 1 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| TK Elevator | 7th | 2 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 3 of 5 |

## Every AI answer about lifts and elevators

- Asked ChatGPT "Which lift and elevator company should I hire in New Zealand?": 1. Vestner, 2. Schindler
- Asked ChatGPT "What are the best lift and elevator companies in New Zealand?": 1. KONE, 2. Otis, 3. Schindler, 4. TK Elevator, 5. Cremer Lifts, 6. Powerglide Elevators
- Asked ChatGPT "What's the best lift and elevator company in New Zealand for a new building?": 1. KONE, 2. Schindler, 3. Otis, 4. TK Elevator
- Searched Google, AI Overview "best lift company": 1. Vestner, 2. Cremer Lifts, 3. Otis, 4. KONE, 5. TK Elevator, 6. Schindler
- Searched Google, AI Overview "lift and elevator companies nz": 1. Powerglide Elevators, 2. Vestner, 3. Cremer Lifts, 4. Schindler, 5. Otis, 6. KONE

Brands are listed in the order each answer named them. The answers were collected in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Powerglide Elevators vs Cremer Lifts: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/cremer-lifts-vs-powerglide-elevators): 39.2% against 21.5% Share of Search.
- [Powerglide Elevators vs Otis: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/otis-vs-powerglide-elevators): 39.2% against 11.4% Share of Search.
- [Powerglide Elevators vs KONE: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/kone-vs-powerglide-elevators): 39.2% against 8.9% Share of Search.
- [Powerglide Elevators vs Vestner: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/powerglide-elevators-vs-vestner): 39.2% against 8.9% Share of Search.
- [Cremer Lifts vs Otis: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/cremer-lifts-vs-otis): 21.5% against 11.4% Share of Search.
- [Cremer Lifts vs KONE: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/cremer-lifts-vs-kone): 21.5% against 8.9% Share of Search.
- [Cremer Lifts vs Vestner: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/cremer-lifts-vs-vestner): 21.5% against 8.9% Share of Search.
- [Otis vs KONE: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/kone-vs-otis): 11.4% against 8.9% Share of Search.
- [Otis vs Vestner: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/otis-vs-vestner): 11.4% against 8.9% Share of Search.
- [KONE vs Vestner: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/kone-vs-vestner): 8.9% Share of Search each.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand lifts and elevators in September 2026?

- 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.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Powerglide Elevators | 39.2% | 310 | +3.3% | Powerglide Elevators |
| 2 | Cremer Lifts | 21.5% | 170 | 0.0% | Cremer Lifts |
| 3 | Otis | 11.4% | 90 | 0.0% | Otis |
| 4 | KONE | 8.9% | 70 | 0.0% | KONE |
| 5 | Vestner | 8.9% | 70 | -22.2% | Vestner |
| 6 | Schindler | 5.1% | 40 | -20.0% | Schindler |
| 7 | TK Elevator | 5.1% | 40 | +100.0% | TK Elevator |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Powerglide Elevators | 280 | 36.4% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Cremer Lifts | 140 | 18.2% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Otis | 110 | 14.3% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Vestner | 90 | 11.7% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | KONE | 70 | 9.1% | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | Schindler | 50 | 6.5% | 6 |
| Oct 2025 | TK Elevator | 30 | 3.9% | 7 |
| Nov 2025 | Powerglide Elevators | 330 | 40.7% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Cremer Lifts | 140 | 17.3% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Otis | 140 | 17.3% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Vestner | 90 | 11.1% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | KONE | 70 | 8.6% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Schindler | 20 | 2.5% | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | TK Elevator | 20 | 2.5% | 7 |
| Dec 2025 | Powerglide Elevators | 160 | 29.1% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Cremer Lifts | 140 | 25.5% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Otis | 110 | 20% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Vestner | 70 | 12.7% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | KONE | 30 | 5.5% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Schindler | 30 | 5.5% | 6 |
| Dec 2025 | TK Elevator | 10 | 1.8% | 7 |
| Jan 2026 | Powerglide Elevators | 290 | 36.7% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Cremer Lifts | 210 | 26.6% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Otis | 110 | 13.9% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Vestner | 90 | 11.4% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | KONE | 50 | 6.3% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Schindler | 30 | 3.8% | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | TK Elevator | 10 | 1.3% | 7 |
| Feb 2026 | Powerglide Elevators | 300 | 31.9% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Cremer Lifts | 260 | 27.7% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Otis | 140 | 14.9% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Vestner | 110 | 11.7% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | KONE | 70 | 7.4% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Schindler | 40 | 4.3% | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | TK Elevator | 20 | 2.1% | 7 |
| Mar 2026 | Powerglide Elevators | 300 | 34.1% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Cremer Lifts | 210 | 23.9% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Otis | 110 | 12.5% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Vestner | 90 | 10.2% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | KONE | 70 | 8% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Schindler | 50 | 5.7% | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | TK Elevator | 50 | 5.7% | 7 |
| Apr 2026 | Powerglide Elevators | 250 | 33.8% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Cremer Lifts | 170 | 23% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Otis | 90 | 12.2% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Vestner | 90 | 12.2% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | KONE | 70 | 9.5% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Schindler | 40 | 5.4% | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | TK Elevator | 30 | 4.1% | 7 |
| May 2026 | Powerglide Elevators | 300 | 35.3% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Cremer Lifts | 210 | 24.7% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Otis | 90 | 10.6% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Vestner | 90 | 10.6% | 4 |
| May 2026 | KONE | 70 | 8.2% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Schindler | 50 | 5.9% | 6 |
| May 2026 | TK Elevator | 40 | 4.7% | 7 |
| Jun 2026 | Powerglide Elevators | 290 | 35.4% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Cremer Lifts | 210 | 25.6% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Vestner | 90 | 11% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | KONE | 70 | 8.5% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Otis | 70 | 8.5% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Schindler | 50 | 6.1% | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | TK Elevator | 40 | 4.9% | 7 |
| Jul 2026 | Powerglide Elevators | 310 | 40.3% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Cremer Lifts | 170 | 22.1% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Otis | 90 | 11.7% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Vestner | 70 | 9.1% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | KONE | 50 | 6.5% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Schindler | 40 | 5.2% | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | TK Elevator | 40 | 5.2% | 7 |
| Aug 2026 | Powerglide Elevators | 300 | 38% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Cremer Lifts | 170 | 21.5% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Otis | 90 | 11.4% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Vestner | 90 | 11.4% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | KONE | 70 | 8.9% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Schindler | 50 | 6.3% | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | TK Elevator | 20 | 2.5% | 7 |
| Sep 2026 | Powerglide Elevators | 310 | 39.2% | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | Cremer Lifts | 170 | 21.5% | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | Otis | 90 | 11.4% | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | KONE | 70 | 8.9% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Vestner | 70 | 8.9% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Schindler | 40 | 5.1% | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | TK Elevator | 40 | 5.1% | 7 |

## What is being compared

- **Cremer Lifts**: Measured on the search term “cremer lifts”.
- **KONE**: Measured on the search term “kone nz”.
- **Otis**: Measured on the search term “otis nz”.
- **Powerglide Elevators**: Measured on the search terms “powerglide elevators” and “powerglide lifts”, summed into one figure.
- **Schindler**: Measured on the search term “schindler nz”.
- **TK Elevator**: Measured on the search term “tk elevator”.
- **Vestner**: Measured on the search term “vestner”.

- [Cremer Lifts](/demand/nz/brands/cremer-lifts)
- [KONE](/demand/nz/brands/kone)
- [Otis](/demand/nz/brands/otis)
- [Powerglide Elevators](/demand/nz/brands/powerglide-elevators)
- [Schindler](/demand/nz/brands/schindler)
- [TK Elevator](/demand/nz/brands/tk-elevator)
- [Vestner](/demand/nz/brands/vestner)

## Methodology

- [How is the Brand Demand Index 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 lifts and elevators in New Zealand?

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.

## Cite this page

Brandwave. "Lifts and elevators in New Zealand: Which are searched most?". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-lifts-and-elevators

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