Auckland Transport vs Metro Christchurch:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Auckland Transport had more branded searches than Metro Christchurch among public transport networks in New Zealand. Auckland Transport was estimated to have 56.8K branded searches compared to Metro Christchurch’s 10.9K, and held a 39.9% Share of Search versus Metro Christchurch’s 7.6%.
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Which is more popular in search, Auckland Transport or Metro Christchurch?
Compare the city bus, train and ferry networks New Zealanders commute on. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Auckland Transport, Metro Christchurch. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Metlink | Auckland Transport | Metro Christchurch | Busit | Baybus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.3% | 42% | 7.7% | 2% | 1.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.1% | 42.2% | 7.8% | 2% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.3% | 37.5% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.5% | 42.2% | 7.3% | 2% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.7% | 39.8% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.9% | 41.1% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.5% | 36.9% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 46.7% | 40.5% | 8.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.3% | 35.9% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.2% | 38.9% | 7.4% | 2.6% | 2% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.6% | 39.9% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Auckland Transport and Metro Christchurch comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Auckland Transport was ahead of Metro Christchurch in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Auckland Transport’s estimated Share of Search among public transport networks in New Zealand moved from 42% to 39.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 63.5K to 56.8K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Metro Christchurch’s estimated Share of Search among public transport networks in New Zealand moved from 7.7% to 7.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 11.7K to 10.9K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand public transport networks in August 2026?
1 change
In August 2026, Auckland Transport gained estimated Share of Search among public transport networks in New Zealand, from 38.9% to 39.9%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Auckland Transport’s and Metro Christchurch’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.
Auckland Transport
16 branded search terms
- at govt nz
- at hop
- at metro
- auckland transport
- auckland transport agency
- auckland transport bus
- auckland transport bus services
- auckland transport bus timetable
- auckland transport ferry
- auckland transport near me
- auckland transport nz
- auckland transport operations centre
- auckland transport train
- auckland transport website
- aucklandtransport
- www auckland transport
Metro Christchurch
6 branded search terms
- metro card christchurch
- metro christchurch
- metro christchurch bus
- metro christchurch bus timetable
- metroinfo
- metroinfo co nz
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