Water tank brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In October 2026, Promax was the most searched water tank brand in New Zealand, accounting for 30.7% of all searches among the seven brands tracked by the Brandwave Brand Demand Index. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Promax and Bailey showed up in every answer. Promax was recommended most often, coming first in one out of four responses that gave a list.
PromaxShare of searches 30.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- DevonShare of searches 27.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Devan TanksShare of searches 25.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
BaileyShare of searches 14.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Thin TanksShare of searches 2.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top water tank brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Promax and Bailey appeared every time. Promax was recommended most often, coming first in one out of four answers that gave a list. Devan Tanks and Bailey tied for second. Devon, which ranked second in searches, was not mentioned at all.
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.
Promax5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bailey5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Devan Tanks3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Thin Tanks1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Devon0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Tankworks0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Rhino Water Tanks0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which water tank brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best water tank brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best water tank brand in New Zealand for rainwater storage?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“water tanks nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rainwater tank 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.
Which water tank brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each water tank brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven water tank brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Promax, Devon, Devan Tanks, Bailey, Thin Tanks. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Promax | Devon | Devan Tanks | Bailey | Thin Tanks | Tankworks | Rhino Water Tanks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 27.3% | 28.8% | 27.7% | 13.6% | 2.3% | 0.12% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.6% | 27.6% | 26.4% | 14.9% | 3.1% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Jan 2026 | 28.1% | 27.4% | 25.9% | 15.7% | 2.6% | 0.14% | 0.14% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.2% | 26.6% | 25.4% | 15.4% | 3.1% | 0.13% | 0.13% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.4% | 28.5% | 26.4% | 14.7% | 2.9% | 0.11% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 30% | 26.7% | 24.8% | 15% | 3.4% | 0.13% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 29.3% | 28.5% | 26% | 12.9% | 3.3% | 0.14% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.7% | 29.2% | 27.1% | 12.6% | 2.3% | 0.11% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.9% | 27.2% | 25.6% | 12.7% | 2.6% | 0% | 0.13% |
| Aug 2026 | 31% | 26.9% | 25.7% | 13.1% | 3.1% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 33% | 25.6% | 24.7% | 14% | 2.6% | 0% | 0.1% |
| Oct 2026 | 30.7% | 27.1% | 25.3% | 14.3% | 2.4% | 0.11% | 0% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 30.7% | 2.9K | -9.3% | -2.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | DevonDevon Tanks | 27.1% | 2.6K | +3.2% | +1.5 points |
| 3, held 3rd | 25.3% | 2.4K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 14.3% | 1.4K | -0.74% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.4% | 230 | -8% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 0.11% | 10 | — | +0.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 0% | 0 | -100% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th |
1.
Promax30.7%
Held 1st. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -9.3% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.
2.Devon
27.1%
Held 2nd. 2.6K estimated branded searches, +3.2% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
25.3%
Held 3rd. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
4.
Bailey14.3%
Held 4th. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -0.74% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.4%
Held 5th. 230 estimated branded searches, -8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.11%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Moved from 6th to 7th. 0 estimated branded searches, -100% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among water tank brands in New Zealand?
7 brands
In October 2026, Promax was the most searched among water tank brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 2.9K branded searches, 30.7% of all searches for the seven tracked by the Brandwave Brand Demand Index. Devon is in 2nd place, 3.6 percentage points behind at 27.1%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.3% → 30.7% | 33%Sep 2026 | 27.3%Nov 2025 | 3rd → 1st | |
| Devon | 28.8% → 27.1% | 29.2%Jun 2026 | 25.6%Sep 2026 | 1st → 2nd |
| 27.7% → 25.3% | 27.7%Nov 2025 | 24.7%Sep 2026 | 2nd → 3rd | |
| 13.6% → 14.3% | 15.7%Jan 2026 | 12.6%Jun 2026 | 4th | |
| 2.3% → 2.4% | 3.4%Apr 2026 | 2.3%Jun 2026 | 5th | |
| Tankworks | 0.12% → 0.11% | 0.17%Dec 2025 | 0%Jul 2026 | 7th → 6th |
| Rhino Water Tanks | 0.12% → 0% | 0.17%Dec 2025 | 0%Mar 2026 | 6th → 7th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Promax’s share of searches among water tank brands in New Zealand increased from 27.3% to 30.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Devon’s share of searches among water tank brands in New Zealand decreased from 28.8% to 27.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Devan Tanks’ share of searches among water tank brands in New Zealand decreased from 27.7% to 25.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Bailey’s share of searches among water tank brands in New Zealand increased from 13.6% to 14.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Promax’s share of searches among water tank brands in New Zealand peaked at 33% in September 2026 and was lowest at 27.3% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Devon’s share of searches among water tank brands in New Zealand peaked at 29.2% in June 2026 and was lowest at 25.6% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Devan Tanks’ share of searches among water tank brands in New Zealand peaked at 27.7% in November 2025 and was lowest at 24.7% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Bailey’s share of searches among water tank brands in New Zealand peaked at 15.7% in January 2026 and was lowest at 12.6% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Thin Tanks’ share of searches among water tank brands in New Zealand peaked at 3.4% in April 2026 and was lowest at 2.3% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Promax rose from 3rd to 1st among water tank brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Devon fell from 1st to 2nd among water tank brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Devan Tanks fell from 2nd to 3rd among water tank brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Tankworks rose from 7th to 6th among water tank brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Rhino Water Tanks fell from 6th to 7th among water tank brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Thin Tanks held steady: its share of searches among water tank brands in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand water tank brands in October 2026?
7 changes
In October 2026, Devon gained share of searches among water tank brands in New Zealand, from 25.6% to 27.1%.

In October 2026, Devan Tanks gained share of searches among water tank brands in New Zealand, from 24.7% to 25.3%.

In October 2026, Promax lost share of searches among water tank brands in New Zealand, from 33% to 30.7%.

Bailey’s share of searches among water tank brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 12.7% to 14.3% in October 2026.
In October 2026, Tankworks rose from 7th to 6th among water tank brands in New Zealand.
In October 2026, Rhino Water Tanks fell from 6th to 7th among water tank brands in New Zealand.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Thin Tanks in New Zealand rose 15% over 12 measured months, from 200 to 230 in October 2026.
How are branded searches counted for water tank brands?
21 search terms
Each brand's share of searches among water tank brands comes from the terms listed under its name. When people mostly search for a brand because of something else it sells, only the searches that name this product count here.
Promax
7 branded search terms
- promax
- promax diesel tanks
- promax septic tanks
- promax slimline tanks
- promax tanks
- promax underground tank
- promax water tanks
Devon
3 branded search terms
- devon tank
- devon tanks
- devon water tank
Devan Tanks
1 branded search term
- devan tanks
Bailey
3 branded search terms
- bailey tanks
- bailey tanks limited
- bailey water tanks
Thin Tanks
5 branded search terms
- slim thin tanks
- thin tanks
- thin tanks installation
- thin water tanks
- thintanks
Tankworks
1 branded search term
- tankworks
Rhino Water Tanks
1 branded search term
- rhino water tanks
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