Nelson architecture firms in New Zealand:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, JTB Architects was the most searched among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand, with an estimated 450 branded searches and 61.6% estimated Share of Search within this set.
JTB Architects61.6%
Irving Smith Architects16.4%
Fineline Architecture15.1%
Waka Group6.8%
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Compare Nelson architecture firms using branded search demand from across New Zealand. 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.
Share of Search by month for JTB Architects, Irving Smith Architects, Fineline Architecture, Waka Group. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | JTB Architects | Irving Smith Architects | Fineline Architecture | Waka Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 71.4% | 15.6% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 74% | 12.3% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 68.4% | 12.3% | 15.8% | 3.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 77.8% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 2.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 73.3% | 16.7% | 7.8% | 2.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 65.9% | 17% | 12.5% | 4.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 62% | 14.1% | 19.7% | 4.2% |
| May 2026 | 67.5% | 12% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.1% | 17.1% | 11% | 4.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.6% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 5.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.6% | 16.4% | 15.1% | 6.8% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.6% | 450 | -2.2% | -6 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 16.4% | 120 | +33.3% | +3.2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 15.1% | 110 | +22.2% | +1.8 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.8% | 50 | +25% | +1 points |
61.6%
held 1st · 450 estimated branded searches · -2.2% vs prior month · -6 points
16.4%
moved from 3rd to 2nd · 120 estimated branded searches · +33.3% vs prior month · +3.2 points
15.1%
moved from 2nd to 3rd · 110 estimated branded searches · +22.2% vs prior month · +1.8 points
6.8%
held 4th · 50 estimated branded searches · +25% vs prior month · +1 points
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Which brand is most popular in search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand?
4 brands
In August 2026, JTB Architects was the most searched among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand, with an estimated 450 branded searches and 61.6% estimated Share of Search within this set. Irving Smith Architects is in 2nd place, 45.2 percentage points behind at 16.4% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JTB Architects | 71.4% → 61.6% | 77.8%Jan 2026 | 61.6%Aug 2026 | 1st |
| Irving Smith Architects | 15.6% → 16.4% | 17.1%Jun 2026 | 9.7%Jan 2026 | 2nd |
| Fineline Architecture | 6.5% → 15.1% | 19.7%Apr 2026 | 6.5%Oct 2025 | 3rd |
| Waka Group | 6.5% → 6.8% | 6.8%Aug 2026 | 2.2%Feb 2026 | 4th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, JTB Architects’ estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand decreased from 71.4% to 61.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Irving Smith Architects’ estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand increased from 15.6% to 16.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Fineline Architecture’s estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand increased from 6.5% to 15.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, JTB Architects’ estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand peaked at 77.8% in January 2026 and was lowest at 61.6% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Irving Smith Architects’ estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand peaked at 17.1% in June 2026 and was lowest at 9.7% in January 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Fineline Architecture’s estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand peaked at 19.7% in April 2026 and was lowest at 6.5% in October 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Waka Group’s estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand peaked at 6.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 2.2% in February 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Waka Group held steady: its estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand nelson architecture firms in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, Irving Smith Architects overtook Fineline Architecture to rank 2nd among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand, at 16.4%.
In August 2026, Fineline Architecture gained estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand, from 13.2% to 15.1%.
In August 2026, Waka Group gained estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand, from 5.9% to 6.8%.
In August 2026, JTB Architects lost estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand, from 67.6% to 61.6%.
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