B:HIVE vs GridAKL:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, GridAKL had more branded searches than B:HIVE among coworking spaces in New Zealand. GridAKL had about 320 branded searches, while B:HIVE had 220. GridAKL made up 15% of all coworking space searches we track, and B:HIVE accounted for 10.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about coworking spaces, B:HIVE and GridAKL each appeared in two of the four answers. GridAKL was mentioned before B:HIVE in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
GridAKL, about 45% more searches than B:HIVE
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
GridAKL, named ahead of B:HIVE in 2 of 3 answers
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Top coworking spaces in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, B:HIVE and GridAKL were each mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. GridAKL was listed before B:HIVE in two out of three 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.
The Workshop3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Precinct Flex2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- GridAKL2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
B:HIVE2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Spaces1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Regus0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
BizDojo0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Generator0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which coworking space should I join in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best coworking spaces in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best coworking space in New Zealand for a flexible office?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best coworking space”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“flexible office space”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is B:HIVE or GridAKL more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for B:HIVE and GridAKL by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight coworking spaces we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for GridAKL, B:HIVE. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Regus | Precinct Flex | GridAKL | B:HIVE | BizDojo | The Workshop | Generator | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 40.2% | 26.3% | 9.4% | 14.7% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 0.45% | 0.45% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.9% | 23.5% | 6.6% | 14% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 0.74% | 0.74% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.6% | 18.6% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 8.1% | 4.1% | 0.58% | 0.58% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.6% | 22.4% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 6.5% | 4.2% | 0.47% | 0.47% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.2% | 19.8% | 16.1% | 15.3% | 8.7% | 2.1% | 0.41% | 0.41% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.2% | 20.4% | 16.8% | 11% | 8.9% | 3.7% | 0.52% | 0.52% |
| May 2026 | 34.9% | 23% | 15.3% | 14.8% | 6.7% | 4.3% | 0.48% | 0.48% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.1% | 23.4% | 15.6% | 12.7% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 0.49% | 0.49% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.8% | 24.5% | 16.3% | 9.7% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 0.51% | 0.51% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.8% | 23.5% | 19.1% | 11.8% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 0.49% | 0.49% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.1% | 30.4% | 13.4% | 10.8% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 0.52% | 0.52% |
| Oct 2026 | 34.6% | 33.6% | 15% | 10.3% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.47% | 0.47% |
How has branded search for B:HIVE and GridAKL changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending October 2026: GridAKL took it in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, B:HIVE’s share of searches among coworking spaces in New Zealand moved from 14.7% to 10.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 330 to 220.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, GridAKL’s share of searches among coworking spaces in New Zealand moved from 9.4% to 15%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 210 to 320.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand coworking spaces in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, GridAKL gained share of searches among coworking spaces in New Zealand, from 13.4% to 15%.
In October 2026, B:HIVE lost share of searches among coworking spaces in New Zealand, from 10.8% to 10.3%.
How are B:HIVE’s and GridAKL’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using B:HIVE’s and GridAKL’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.
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