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Apex Architecture vs Warren and Mahoney:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Warren and Mahoney had more branded searches than Apex Architecture among Auckland architecture firms in New Zealand. Warren and Mahoney had about 720 branded searches, while Apex Architecture had 140. Warren and Mahoney made up 20.6% of all Auckland architecture firm searches we track, and Apex Architecture accounted for 4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland architecture firms, Warren and Mahoney appeared in two of the three answers and Apex Architecture in none.

Among Auckland architecture firms in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Warren and Mahoney, about 5 searches for every 1 for Apex Architecture

Warren and Mahoney 720 searchesApex Architecture 140 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Warren and Mahoney, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Apex Architecture in 0

Warren and Mahoney in 2 of 3Apex Architecture in 0 of 3

Who does AI recommend more?

Warren and Mahoney, the only one of the two named

Warren and Mahoney first in 2Apex Architecture never named

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Top Auckland architecture firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Warren and Mahoney was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Apex Architecture did not appear in any of the three answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Fearon Hay1st
  2. RTA Studio2nd
  3. Jasmax3rd
  4. Warren and Mahoney4th
  5. ASC Architects–
  6. Apex Architecture–
  7. Mako Architecture–
  8. BDG Architects–

Mentioned by AI

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

See every answer about Auckland architecture firms

3 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which architecture firm should I hire in Auckland, New Zealand?”

    1. 1Fearon Hay
    2. 2Jasmax

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best architecture firms in Auckland, New Zealand?”

    1. 1Fearon Hay
    2. 2RTA Studio
    3. 3Jasmax
    4. 4Warren and Mahoney

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best architecture firm in Auckland, New Zealand for new building design?”

    1. 1RTA Studio
    2. 2Fearon Hay
    3. 3Warren and Mahoney

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “auckland architecture firms”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “architects auckland nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

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 Apex Architecture or Warren and Mahoney more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Apex Architecture and Warren and Mahoney by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight Auckland architecture firms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Apex Architecture and Warren and Mahoney among Auckland architecture firms in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Warren and Mahoney, Apex Architecture. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthASC ArchitectsWarren and MahoneyFearon HayJasmaxRTA StudioApex ArchitectureMako ArchitectureBDG Architects
Oct 202515.2%22.7%17.8%15.2%12.4%2.8%8.3%5.4%
Nov 202520.5%16.8%19.8%16.8%11.2%4.9%4%6.1%
Dec 202516.7%25%20.8%13.5%11.1%3.8%3.1%5.9%
Jan 202619%23.2%19.4%12.6%12.6%2.3%5.5%5.5%
Feb 202617.3%21.1%17.6%17.3%11.4%4.1%5%6.2%
Mar 202615%22.3%17.5%18.3%12.2%2.8%5.3%6.6%
Apr 202618.3%22.3%22.9%14.9%9.9%2.2%4.3%5.3%
May 202615.9%23.8%20%19.5%8.6%3%4.6%4.6%
Jun 202618.8%23%19.4%12.6%10.2%6.8%3.7%5.5%
Jul 202619.5%27%17.6%15.9%8.6%3%4.6%3.8%
Aug 202614.3%21.3%22%17.4%11.6%5.1%4.1%4.1%
Sep 202620.6%20.6%19.7%16.9%11.1%4%4%3.1%

How has the Apex Architecture and Warren and Mahoney comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland architecture firms in September 2026?

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, ASC Architects overtook Fearon Hay and 2 others to become the leader among Auckland architecture firms in New Zealand, with 20.6% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Apex Architecture lost share of searches among Auckland architecture firms in New Zealand, from 5.1% to 4%.

  3. In September 2026, Warren and Mahoney lost share of searches among Auckland architecture firms in New Zealand, from 21.3% to 20.6%.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Apex Architecture’s and Warren and Mahoney’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.

Apex Architecture

2 branded search terms

  • apex architecture
  • apexarchitecture

Warren and Mahoney

2 branded search terms

  • warren and mahoney
  • warrenandmahoney

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