Palmerston north accounting firms in New Zealand:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, BDO was the most searched among palmerston north accounting firms in New Zealand, with an estimated 3.7K branded searches and 59% estimated Share of Search within this set.
BDO59%
SBA35.6%
AllanMcNeill2.8%
ONLA Advisory & Accounting1.7%
Cochrane Accountants0.63%- McKenzie & Partners0.16%
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Compare Palmerston North accounting 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 BDO, SBA, AllanMcNeill. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | BDO | SBA | AllanMcNeill | ONLA Advisory & Accounting | Cochrane Accountants | McKenzie & Partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.6% | 34.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.87% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.9% | 30.7% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.17% |
| Dec 2025 | 64.2% | 30.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.89% | 0.22% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.5% | 38.2% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 62% | 33.4% | 2% | 1.4% | 1% | 0.17% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.9% | 30.7% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.77% | 0.26% |
| Apr 2026 | 56% | 38% | 2.7% | 2% | 1% | 0.17% |
| May 2026 | 58.8% | 36% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.96% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.3% | 40.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.78% | 0.16% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.9% | 34.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.87% | 0.17% |
| Aug 2026 | 59% | 35.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.63% | 0.16% |
| 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 | 59% | 3.7K | +8.4% | -0.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 35.6% | 2.3K | +12.5% | +0.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2.8% | 180 | +12.5% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.7% | 110 | +37.5% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.63% | 40 | -20% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.16% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
BDO59%
held 1st · 3.7K estimated branded searches · +8.4% vs prior month · -0.9 points
2.
SBA35.6%
held 2nd · 2.3K estimated branded searches · +12.5% vs prior month · +0.8 points
2.8%
held 3rd · 180 estimated branded searches · +12.5% vs prior month · +0.1 points
held 4th · 110 estimated branded searches · +37.5% vs prior month · +0.3 points
0.63%
held 5th · 40 estimated branded searches · -20% vs prior month · -0.2 points
0.16%
held 6th · 10 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · 0 points
Compare search popularity between leading brands
Which brand is most popular in search among palmerston north accounting firms in New Zealand?
6 brands
In August 2026, BDO was the most searched among palmerston north accounting firms in New Zealand, with an estimated 3.7K branded searches and 59% estimated Share of Search within this set. SBA is in 2nd place, 23.4 percentage points behind at 35.6% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60.6% → 59% | 64.9%Mar 2026 | 54.3%Jun 2026 | 1st | |
| 34.4% → 35.6% | 40.6%Jun 2026 | 30.2%Dec 2025 | 2nd | |
| 2.4% → 2.8% | 3.3%Nov 2025 | 2%Jan 2026 | 3rd | |
| 1.6% → 1.7% | 2%Apr 2026 | 1.1%Mar 2026 | 4th | |
| 0.87% → 0.63% | 1%Nov 2025 | 0.6%Jan 2026 | 5th | |
| McKenzie & Partners | 0.17% → 0.16% | 0.26%Mar 2026 | 0%Jan 2026 | 6th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, BDO’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north accounting firms in New Zealand decreased from 60.6% to 59%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SBA’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north accounting firms in New Zealand increased from 34.4% to 35.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, BDO’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north accounting firms in New Zealand peaked at 64.9% in March 2026 and was lowest at 54.3% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SBA’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north accounting firms in New Zealand peaked at 40.6% in June 2026 and was lowest at 30.2% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AllanMcNeill’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north accounting firms in New Zealand peaked at 3.3% in November 2025 and was lowest at 2% in January 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AllanMcNeill, ONLA Advisory & Accounting, Cochrane Accountants and McKenzie & Partners held steady: their estimated Share of Search among palmerston north accounting firms in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand palmerston north accounting firms in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, SBA gained estimated Share of Search among palmerston north accounting firms in New Zealand, from 34.8% to 35.6%.

In August 2026, BDO lost estimated Share of Search among palmerston north accounting firms in New Zealand, from 59.9% to 59%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for AllanMcNeill in New Zealand rose 28.6% over 11 measured months, from 140 to 180 in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for ONLA Advisory & Accounting in New Zealand rose 22.2% over 11 measured months, from 90 to 110 in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Cochrane Accountants in New Zealand fell 20% over 11 measured months, from 50 to 40 in August 2026.

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