Barker & Associates vs Mitchell Daysh:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Mitchell Daysh had more branded searches than Barker & Associates among planning consultancies in New Zealand. Mitchell Daysh had about 320 branded searches, while Barker & Associates had 90. Mitchell Daysh made up 15.2% of all planning consultancy searches we track, and Barker & Associates accounted for 4.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about planning consultancies, Barker & Associates appeared in two of the five answers and Mitchell Daysh in one. Barker & Associates was mentioned before Mitchell Daysh in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Mitchell Daysh, about 4 searches for every 1 for Barker & Associates
Who does AI mention more?
Barker & Associates, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Mitchell Daysh in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Barker & Associates, named ahead of Mitchell Daysh in 2 of 2 answers
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Top planning consultancies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Barker & Associates was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Mitchell Daysh was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Barker & Associates was listed before Mitchell Daysh in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Planz Consultants4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Planr2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Barker & Associates2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
CoLab Planning2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Planning Focus2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Boffa Miskell1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Mitchell Daysh1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bentley & Co0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which planning consultancy should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best planning consultancies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best planning consultancy in New Zealand for a property project?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“property planning consultants”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“planning consultancies nz”
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 Barker & Associates or Mitchell Daysh more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Barker & Associates and Mitchell Daysh by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight planning consultancies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Mitchell Daysh, Barker & Associates. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Boffa Miskell | Mitchell Daysh | Planr | Barker & Associates | CoLab Planning | Planz Consultants | Bentley & Co | Planning Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 63.1% | 15.5% | 1.5% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.7% | 17.3% | 2% | 6% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.4% | 23.2% | 1.2% | 5.4% | 10.1% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 67.7% | 13.5% | 1% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.5% | 15.7% | 0.81% | 6.9% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.8% | 18.5% | 1.2% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 60.2% | 18.1% | 0.93% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.3% | 13.1% | 2.5% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.1% | 15.5% | 1.9% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.6% | 17.9% | 3.2% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.6% | 15.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
| Oct 2026 | 61.9% | 15.2% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.95% |
How has branded search for Barker & Associates and Mitchell Daysh changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Mitchell Daysh was ahead of Barker & Associates in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Barker & Associates’ share of searches among planning consultancies in New Zealand moved from 6.8% to 4.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 90.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Mitchell Daysh’s share of searches among planning consultancies in New Zealand moved from 15.5% to 15.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 320.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand planning consultancies in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Planr overtook Barker & Associates and CoLab Planning to rank 3rd among planning consultancies in New Zealand, with 8.1% of the searches.
In October 2026, Barker & Associates lost share of searches among planning consultancies in New Zealand, from 5.2% to 4.3%.
How are Barker & Associates’ and Mitchell Daysh’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Barker & Associates’ and Mitchell Daysh’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.
Barker & Associates
2 branded search terms
- barker & associates
- barker associates
Mitchell Daysh
2 branded search terms
- mitchell daysh
- mitchelldaysh
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