Bentley & Co vs Planz Consultants:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Planz Consultants had more branded searches than Bentley & Co among planning consultancies in New Zealand. Planz Consultants had about 70 branded searches, while Bentley & Co had 40. Planz Consultants made up 3.3% of all planning consultancy searches we track, and Bentley & Co accounted for 1.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about planning consultancies, Planz Consultants appeared in four of the five answers and Bentley & Co in none.
Who do people search for more?
Planz Consultants, about 75% more searches than Bentley & Co
Who does AI mention more?
Planz Consultants, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Bentley & Co in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Planz Consultants, the only one of the two named
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Top planning consultancies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Planz Consultants was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Bentley & Co did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
- Planz Consultants4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Planr2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Barker & Associates2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
CoLab Planning2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Planning Focus2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Boffa Miskell1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mitchell Daysh1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bentley & Co0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about planning consultancies
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which planning consultancy should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best planning consultancies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best planning consultancy in New Zealand for a property project?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“property planning consultants”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“planning consultancies 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 Bentley & Co or Planz Consultants more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bentley & Co and Planz Consultants by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight planning consultancies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Planz Consultants, Bentley & Co. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Boffa Miskell | Mitchell Daysh | Planr | Barker & Associates | CoLab Planning | Planz Consultants | Bentley & Co | Planning Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 63.1% | 15.5% | 1.5% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.7% | 17.3% | 2% | 6% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.4% | 23.2% | 1.2% | 5.4% | 10.1% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 67.7% | 13.5% | 1% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.5% | 15.7% | 0.81% | 6.9% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.8% | 18.5% | 1.2% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 60.2% | 18.1% | 0.93% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.3% | 13.1% | 2.5% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.1% | 15.5% | 1.9% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.6% | 17.9% | 3.2% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.6% | 15.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
| Oct 2026 | 61.9% | 15.2% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.95% |
How has branded search for Bentley & Co and Planz Consultants changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending October 2026: Planz Consultants took it in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Bentley & Co’s share of searches among planning consultancies in New Zealand moved from 3.9% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 80 to 40.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Planz Consultants’ share of searches among planning consultancies in New Zealand moved from 3.4% to 3.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 70.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand planning consultancies in October 2026?
1 change
In October 2026, Bentley & Co lost share of searches among planning consultancies in New Zealand, from 2.8% to 1.9%.
How are Bentley & Co’s and Planz Consultants’ branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bentley & Co’s and Planz Consultants’ 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.
Bentley & Co
2 branded search terms
- bentley & co
- bentley and co
Planz Consultants
1 branded search term
- planz consultants
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