Bunnings vs Carters:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Bunnings had more branded searches than Carters among DIY and building supplies retailers in New Zealand. Bunnings was estimated to have 368K branded searches compared to Carters’ 8.6K, and held a 47.4% Share of Search versus Carters’ 1.1%.
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Which is more popular in search, Bunnings or Carters?
Home improvement, hardware and building supply retailers in NZ. 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 Bunnings, Carters. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Bunnings | Mitre 10 | PlaceMakers | Carters | ITM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.1% | 47.1% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.6% | 47.6% | 3.5% | 0.74% | 0.48% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.1% | 48% | 2.9% | 0.62% | 0.39% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.6% | 47.6% | 3.5% | 0.91% | 0.47% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.1% | 47.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 0.57% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.1% | 47.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 0.57% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.5% | 47.5% | 3.5% | 0.92% | 0.58% |
| May 2026 | 47.4% | 47.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.57% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.9% | 42.4% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 0.63% |
| Jul 2026 | 52% | 42.5% | 3.8% | 1% | 0.63% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.4% | 47.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.57% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Bunnings and Carters comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bunnings was ahead of Carters in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Bunnings’ estimated Share of Search among DIY and building supplies retailers in New Zealand moved from 47.1% to 47.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 368K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Carters’ estimated Share of Search among DIY and building supplies retailers in New Zealand moved from 0.9% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 8.6K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand DIY and building supplies retailers in August 2026?
1 change
In August 2026, Bunnings lost estimated Share of Search among DIY and building supplies retailers in New Zealand, from 52% to 47.4%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bunnings’ and Carters’ 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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