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Resene vs Wattyl:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Resene had more branded searches than Wattyl among paint brands in New Zealand. Resene had about 22,600 branded searches, while Wattyl had 2,450. Resene made up 59.7% of all paint brand searches we track, and Wattyl accounted for 6.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about paint brands, Resene appeared in all five answers and Wattyl in three. Resene was mentioned before Wattyl in every answer.

Among paint brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Resene, about 9 searches for every 1 for Wattyl

Resene 22.6K searchesWattyl 2.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Resene, mentioned in every answer we collected

Resene in 5 of 5Wattyl in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Resene, named ahead of Wattyl in every answer

Resene first in 5Wattyl never first

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Top paint brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Resene appeared in all five answers. Wattyl was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Resene was listed before Wattyl in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Resene1st
  2. Dulux2nd
  3. Wattyl3rd
  4. British Paints4th
  5. Taubmans5th
  6. PPG–
  7. Zinsser–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Resene5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Dulux5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Wattyl3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • British Paints1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Taubmans1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • PPG0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Zinsser0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 Resene or Wattyl more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Resene and Wattyl by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven paint brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Resene and Wattyl among paint brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Resene, Wattyl. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthReseneDuluxWattylPPGBritish PaintsZinsserTaubmans
Oct 202566.5%25.1%5%2.6%0.58%0.17%0.17%
Nov 202562.3%28.7%6%2.2%0.48%0.23%0.15%
Dec 202561.6%29%6.2%2.2%0.61%0.2%0.15%
Jan 202661.8%27.8%6.8%2.5%0.67%0.23%0.13%
Feb 202662.2%28.2%6.2%2.3%0.69%0.26%0.17%
Mar 202662.6%28.1%5.7%2.6%0.58%0.23%0.15%
Apr 202662.8%27.2%6.4%2.6%0.54%0.23%0.16%
May 202663.3%27.7%5.3%2.7%0.51%0.29%0.12%
Jun 202662.7%28%5.6%2.9%0.46%0.35%0.14%
Jul 202662.5%28.2%5.6%2.6%0.56%0.32%0.2%
Aug 202660.3%30.1%5.4%3.1%0.52%0.3%0.19%
Sep 202659.7%30.2%6.5%2.6%0.64%0.24%0.19%

How has the Resene and Wattyl comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Resene was ahead of Wattyl in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Resene’s share of searches among paint brands in New Zealand moved from 66.5% to 59.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 35.7K to 22.6K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wattyl’s share of searches among paint brands in New Zealand moved from 5% to 6.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.7K to 2.5K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand paint brands in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Wattyl gained share of searches among paint brands in New Zealand, from 5.4% to 6.5%.

  2. In September 2026, Resene lost share of searches among paint brands in New Zealand, from 60.3% to 59.7%.

How are branded searches counted?

31 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Resene’s and Wattyl’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.

Resene

15 branded search terms

  • lumbersider resene
  • paint resene
  • resene
  • resene botanic
  • resene colour charts
  • resene colours
  • resene lunn ave
  • resene paint colours
  • resene paint sale
  • resene richmond
  • resene roof paint
  • resene sale
  • resene sureseal
  • resene tower junction
  • resene woodsman

Wattyl

16 branded search terms

  • hempel wattyl
  • wattyl
  • wattyl aqua trim
  • wattyl ceiling paint
  • wattyl colours
  • wattyl exterior paint
  • wattyl fence paint
  • wattyl forestwood
  • wattyl kill rust
  • wattyl paint
  • wattyl paint centre
  • wattyl roof paint
  • wattyl shops
  • wattyl solagard
  • wattyl solar guard
  • wattyl trade centre

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