Active Explorers vs Remuera Montessori:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Active Explorers had more branded searches than Remuera Montessori among early childhood education providers in New Zealand. Active Explorers had about 2,630 branded searches, while Remuera Montessori had 590. Active Explorers made up 14% of all early childhood education provider searches we track, and Remuera Montessori accounted for 3.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about early childhood education providers, Remuera Montessori appeared in two of the five answers and Active Explorers in one. Remuera Montessori was mentioned before Active Explorers in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Active Explorers, about 4 searches for every 1 for Remuera Montessori
Who does AI mention more?
Remuera Montessori, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Active Explorers in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Remuera Montessori, named ahead of Active Explorers in 2 of 2 answers
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Top early childhood education providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Remuera Montessori was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Active Explorers was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Remuera Montessori was listed before Active Explorers 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.
BestStart2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kindercare2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Remuera Montessori2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Busy Bees2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Smart Start Montessori2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Active Explorers1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Evolve Education1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Barnardos Early Learning0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about early childhood education providers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which early childhood education provider should I join in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best early childhood education providers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best early childhood education provider in New Zealand for a young child?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“early childhood education nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kindy 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 Active Explorers or Remuera Montessori more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Active Explorers and Remuera Montessori by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight early childhood education providers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Active Explorers, Remuera Montessori. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | BestStart | Kindercare | Active Explorers | Barnardos Early Learning | Evolve Education | Remuera Montessori | Busy Bees | Smart Start Montessori |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.5% | 19.8% | 12.4% | 13.8% | 4% | 3.1% | 0.31% | 0.16% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.5% | 18.3% | 12% | 11.4% | 4% | 3.1% | 0.42% | 0.21% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.3% | 24.1% | 11.8% | 11% | 3.3% | 3% | 0.38% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.9% | 18.5% | 15.9% | 11.3% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 0.43% | 0.16% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.5% | 19% | 14.6% | 11.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 0.63% | 0.16% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.2% | 18.4% | 14.1% | 13.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.34% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.5% | 19% | 14.7% | 11.4% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 0.33% | 0.16% |
| May 2026 | 46.9% | 18.7% | 13.5% | 14% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 0.43% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.4% | 19.5% | 15.5% | 11.2% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 0.43% | 0.16% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.9% | 17.8% | 13.7% | 11.7% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.45% | 0.22% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.9% | 17.7% | 14.7% | 11.6% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 0.34% | 0.17% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.8% | 16.5% | 14% | 13.8% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 0.43% | 0.16% |
How has the Active Explorers and Remuera Montessori comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Active Explorers was ahead of Remuera Montessori in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Active Explorers’ share of searches among early childhood education providers in New Zealand moved from 12.4% to 14%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 2.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Remuera Montessori’s share of searches among early childhood education providers in New Zealand held steady at 3.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 590.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand early childhood education providers in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, Active Explorers lost share of searches among early childhood education providers in New Zealand, from 14.7% to 14%.
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Active Explorers’ and Remuera Montessori’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.
Active Explorers
6 branded search terms
- active explorers
- active explorers farnborough
- active explorers highbrook
- active explorers preschool
- active explorers swanson
- activeexplorers
Remuera Montessori
1 branded search term
- remuera montessori
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