ACF Plumbing vs Clyne & Bennie:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Clyne & Bennie had more branded searches than ACF Plumbing among Christchurch plumbing companies in New Zealand. Clyne & Bennie had about 390 branded searches, while ACF Plumbing had 260. Clyne & Bennie made up 26.9% of all Christchurch plumbing company searches we track, and ACF Plumbing accounted for 17.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch plumbing companies, ACF Plumbing and Clyne & Bennie each appeared in two of the four answers. ACF Plumbing was mentioned before Clyne & Bennie in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Clyne & Bennie, about 50% more searches than ACF Plumbing
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
ACF Plumbing, named ahead of Clyne & Bennie in 2 of 2 answers
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Top Christchurch plumbing companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, ACF Plumbing and Clyne & Bennie were each mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. ACF Plumbing was listed before Clyne & Bennie 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.
Plumbquick4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Clyne & Bennie2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
ACF Plumbing2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Walton Plumbing2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Plumb Fast2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Foleys1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Taylor Plumbing Christchurch0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Aotea Plumbing & Drainage0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about Christchurch plumbing companies
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plumbing company should I hire in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plumbing companies in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plumbing company in Christchurch, New Zealand for a burst pipe?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“plumber christchurch”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“emergency plumber christchurch”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is ACF Plumbing or Clyne & Bennie more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ACF Plumbing and Clyne & Bennie by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight Christchurch plumbing companies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Clyne & Bennie, ACF Plumbing. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Foleys | Clyne & Bennie | ACF Plumbing | Plumbquick | Walton Plumbing | Plumb Fast | Taylor Plumbing Christchurch | Aotea Plumbing & Drainage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 35.8% | 30.2% | 10.7% | 6.3% | 10.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.9% | 25.8% | 11.3% | 8.9% | 13.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 34% | 26% | 14% | 8.7% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.67% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.1% | 28.9% | 12.6% | 8.9% | 12.6% | 0.74% | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.9% | 27.7% | 15% | 6.9% | 12.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.8% | 30.8% | 13.5% | 9% | 13.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 31.3% | 28.9% | 12.7% | 7.2% | 15.7% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.9% | 26.6% | 11.7% | 21.2% | 11.7% | 0.9% | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 28% | 30.6% | 13.5% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 23.9% | 32.1% | 14.1% | 12% | 11.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 29.2% | 29.8% | 16.1% | 9.9% | 10.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Oct 2026 | 32.4% | 26.9% | 17.9% | 9.7% | 7.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
How has branded search for ACF Plumbing and Clyne & Bennie changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Clyne & Bennie was ahead of ACF Plumbing in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, ACF Plumbing’s share of searches among Christchurch plumbing companies in New Zealand moved from 10.7% to 17.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 260.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Clyne & Bennie’s share of searches among Christchurch plumbing companies in New Zealand moved from 30.2% to 26.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 480 to 390.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch plumbing companies in October 2026?
3 changes

In October 2026, Foleys overtook Clyne & Bennie to become the leader among Christchurch plumbing companies in New Zealand, with 32.4% of the searches.

In October 2026, ACF Plumbing gained share of searches among Christchurch plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 16.1% to 17.9%.

In October 2026, Clyne & Bennie lost share of searches among Christchurch plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 29.8% to 26.9%.
How are ACF Plumbing’s and Clyne & Bennie’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ACF Plumbing’s and Clyne & Bennie’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.
ACF Plumbing
1 branded search term
- acf plumbing
Clyne & Bennie
1 branded search term
- clyne and bennie
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