Arvida vs Metlifecare:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Metlifecare had more branded searches than Arvida among retirement village operators in New Zealand. Metlifecare had about 3,050 branded searches, while Arvida had 1,250. Metlifecare made up 15% of all retirement village operator searches we track, and Arvida accounted for 6.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about retirement village operators, Arvida and Metlifecare each appeared in four of the five answers. Metlifecare was mentioned before Arvida in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Metlifecare, about 2 searches for every 1 for Arvida
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Metlifecare, named ahead of Arvida in 3 of 4 answers
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Top retirement village operators in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Arvida and Metlifecare were each mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Metlifecare was listed before Arvida in three out of four answers 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.
Ryman Healthcare5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Summerset5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Metlifecare4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Arvida4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Oceania Healthcare2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bupa New Zealand2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Bupa Retirement Villages1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Qestral0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about retirement village operators
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which retirement village operator should I join in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best retirement village operators in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best retirement village operator in New Zealand for independent retirement living?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“retirement village nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“retirement living 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 Arvida or Metlifecare more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Arvida and Metlifecare by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight retirement village operators we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Metlifecare, Arvida. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ryman Healthcare | Summerset | Metlifecare | Oceania Healthcare | Arvida | Qestral | Bupa New Zealand | Bupa Retirement Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 34% | 17.9% | 26.4% | 10% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 0.92% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.8% | 23.2% | 14.6% | 12.4% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.9% | 19.7% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 4.5% | 13.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.6% | 18.2% | 17.8% | 12.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.3% | 23.3% | 17.5% | 12% | 6.1% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.2% | 33.3% | 16.8% | 9.5% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 36.9% | 23.6% | 15.4% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.6% | 19.4% | 18.3% | 12.9% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.9% | 21% | 17.8% | 12.7% | 7% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.9% | 22% | 18% | 13% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.8% | 21.1% | 19% | 14% | 8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Oct 2026 | 35.9% | 24.3% | 15% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
How has branded search for Arvida and Metlifecare changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Metlifecare was ahead of Arvida in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Arvida’s share of searches among retirement village operators in New Zealand moved from 3.9% to 6.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.2K to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Metlifecare’s share of searches among retirement village operators in New Zealand moved from 26.4% to 15%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.3K to 3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand retirement village operators in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Metlifecare lost share of searches among retirement village operators in New Zealand, from 19% to 15%.
In October 2026, Arvida lost share of searches among retirement village operators in New Zealand, from 8% to 6.1%.
How are Arvida’s and Metlifecare’s branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Arvida’s and Metlifecare’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.
Arvida
4 branded search terms
- arvida
- arvida retirement
- arvida retirement villages
- arvida villages
Metlifecare
3 branded search terms
- metlifecare
- metlifecare retirement villages
- metlifecare villages
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