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B:HIVE vs Regus:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Regus had more branded searches than B:HIVE among coworking spaces in New Zealand. Regus had about 740 branded searches, while B:HIVE had 220. Regus made up 34.6% 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 appeared in two of the four answers and Regus in none.

Among coworking spaces in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Regus, about 3 searches for every 1 for B:HIVE

Regus 740 searchesB:HIVE 220 searches

Who does AI mention more?

B:HIVE, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Regus in 0

B:HIVE in 2 of 4Regus in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

B:HIVE, the only one of the two named

B:HIVE first in 2Regus never named

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Top coworking spaces in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, B:HIVE was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Regus did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. GridAKL1st
  2. The Workshop2nd
  3. Precinct Flex3rd
  4. B:HIVE4th
  5. Regus–
  6. BizDojo–
  7. Generator–
  8. Spaces–

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

See every answer about coworking spaces

4 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which coworking space should I join in New Zealand?”

    1. 1GridAKL
    2. 2The Workshop
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best coworking spaces in New Zealand?”

    1. 1GridAKL
    2. 2The Workshop
    3. 3Precinct Flex
    4. 4B:HIVE
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best coworking space in New Zealand for a flexible office?”

    1. 1Precinct Flex
    2. 2The Workshop
    3. 3B:HIVE
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best coworking space”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “flexible office space”

    1. 1Spaces

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 B:HIVE or Regus more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for B:HIVE and Regus 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.

B:HIVE and Regus among coworking spaces in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Regus, B:HIVE. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthRegusPrecinct FlexGridAKLB:HIVEBizDojoThe WorkshopGeneratorSpaces
Nov 202540.2%26.3%9.4%14.7%6.3%2.2%0.45%0.45%
Dec 202544.9%23.5%6.6%14%8.1%1.5%0.74%0.74%
Jan 202643.6%18.6%12.2%12.2%8.1%4.1%0.58%0.58%
Feb 202641.6%22.4%12.1%12.1%6.5%4.2%0.47%0.47%
Mar 202637.2%19.8%16.1%15.3%8.7%2.1%0.41%0.41%
Apr 202638.2%20.4%16.8%11%8.9%3.7%0.52%0.52%
May 202634.9%23%15.3%14.8%6.7%4.3%0.48%0.48%
Jun 202636.1%23.4%15.6%12.7%6.8%4.4%0.49%0.49%
Jul 202637.8%24.5%16.3%9.7%7.1%3.6%0.51%0.51%
Aug 202636.8%23.5%19.1%11.8%5.4%2.5%0.49%0.49%
Sep 202638.1%30.4%13.4%10.8%3.6%2.6%0.52%0.52%
Oct 202634.6%33.6%15%10.3%3.3%2.3%0.47%0.47%

How has branded search for B:HIVE and Regus changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Regus was ahead of B:HIVE in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 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, Regus’ share of searches among coworking spaces in New Zealand moved from 40.2% to 34.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 900 to 740.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand coworking spaces in October 2026?

2 changes
  1. In October 2026, Regus lost share of searches among coworking spaces in New Zealand, from 38.1% to 34.6%.

  2. 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 Regus’ branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using B:HIVE’s and Regus’ 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.

B:HIVE

2 branded search terms

  • b hive smales farm
  • bhive

Regus

2 branded search terms

  • regus
  • regus office space

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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