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Antipodes Water vs H2GO:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Antipodes Water had more branded searches than H2GO among bottled water brands in New Zealand. Antipodes Water had about 880 branded searches, while H2GO had 320. Antipodes Water made up 13.9% of all bottled water brand searches we track, and H2GO accounted for 5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bottled water brands, Antipodes Water appeared in two of the four answers and H2GO in none.

Among bottled water brands in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Antipodes Water, about 3 searches for every 1 for H2GO

Antipodes Water 880 searchesH2GO 320 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Antipodes Water, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, H2GO in 0

Antipodes Water in 2 of 4H2GO in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Antipodes Water, the only one of the two named

Antipodes Water first in 2H2GO never named

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Top bottled water brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Antipodes Water was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. H2GO did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Kiwi Blue1st
  2. Pump2nd
  3. Antipodes Water3rd
  4. San Pellegrino4th
  5. Fiji Water–
  6. H2GO–
  7. NZ Pure Water–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Kiwi Blue3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Pump2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Antipodes Water2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • San Pellegrino1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Fiji Water0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • H2GO0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • NZ Pure Water0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which bottled water brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Kiwi Blue

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best bottled water brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Pump
    2. 2Kiwi Blue
    3. 3San Pellegrino
    4. 4Antipodes Water

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best bottled water brand in New Zealand for everyday drinking?”

    1. 1Kiwi Blue
    2. 2Pump
    3. 3Antipodes Water

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “bottled water nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “sparkling water 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 20, 2026.

    Is Antipodes Water or H2GO more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Antipodes Water and H2GO by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven bottled water brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

    Antipodes Water and H2GO among bottled water brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Antipodes Water, H2GO. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthPumpSan PellegrinoFiji WaterAntipodes WaterKiwi BlueH2GONZ Pure Water
    Nov 202522.6%19.1%19.1%13.2%13.1%7.9%5%
    Dec 202519.3%25.1%17.4%13.8%13.6%6.5%4.2%
    Jan 202619.8%20.6%17.9%17.5%14.1%5.8%4.4%
    Feb 202620.5%20.5%20.5%14.5%14.3%6%3.6%
    Mar 202622.6%17.6%20.6%14.4%14.2%6.2%4.4%
    Apr 202621.6%18.8%19.3%15.6%15.4%4.5%4.8%
    May 202621%19.3%20%17.1%13.8%4.5%4.3%
    Jun 202622.4%19.3%22.9%13%14.3%4.2%4%
    Jul 202619.9%21.3%20.5%14.3%14.1%5.4%4.4%
    Aug 202622.7%19.7%19.3%13.3%16%5%4.1%
    Sep 202623.6%21.5%17.9%15.3%13.5%4.5%3.8%
    Oct 202625.7%23.1%16.5%13.9%12.3%5%3.5%

    How has branded search for Antipodes Water and H2GO changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

    3 findings

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand bottled water brands in October 2026?

    2 changes

    1. In October 2026, H2GO gained share of searches among bottled water brands in New Zealand, from 4.5% to 5%.

    2. In October 2026, Antipodes Water lost share of searches among bottled water brands in New Zealand, from 15.3% to 13.9%.

    How are Antipodes Water’s and H2GO’s branded searches counted?

    8 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Antipodes Water’s and H2GO’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.

    Antipodes Water

    1 branded search term

    • antipodes water

    H2GO

    7 branded search terms

    • h2 go
    • h2go
    • h2go flavoured water
    • h2go logo
    • h2go splash
    • h2go water
    • h2go water bottle

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