Deloitte vs nextAdvisory:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Deloitte had more branded searches than nextAdvisory among accounting and advisory firms in New Zealand. Deloitte had about 680 branded searches, while nextAdvisory had 260. Deloitte made up 6.7% of all accounting and advisory firm searches we track, and nextAdvisory accounted for 2.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about accounting and advisory firms, nextAdvisory appeared in three of the five answers and Deloitte in two. Deloitte and nextAdvisory were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Deloitte, about 3 searches for every 1 for nextAdvisory
Who does AI mention more?
nextAdvisory, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Deloitte in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top accounting and advisory firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, nextAdvisory was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Deloitte was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Deloitte and nextAdvisory were each listed first in two of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
nextAdvisory1st
BDO2nd
PwC3rd
KPMG4th
Deloitte5th
Moore Markhams6th
EY7th
Baker Tilly Staples Rodway8th
Grant Thornton9th
RSM10th- +1 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
BDO4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Moore Markhams4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Baker Tilly Staples Rodway3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
KPMG3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
nextAdvisory3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
PwC2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
EY2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Deloitte2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Grant Thornton1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
RSM1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about accounting and advisory firms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which New Zealand accounting and advisory firm should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best New Zealand accounting and advisory firms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best New Zealand accounting and advisory firm in New Zealand for business advisory support?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“accounting and advisory firms nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best accounting firm 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 20, 2026.
Is Deloitte or nextAdvisory more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Deloitte and nextAdvisory by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 accounting and advisory firms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Deloitte, nextAdvisory. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | PwC | Grant Thornton | EY | Baker Tilly Staples Rodway | KPMG | BDO | Deloitte | Moore Markhams | nextAdvisory | RSM | Crowe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 16.7% | 17.8% | 15.7% | 13.1% | 9.5% | 8% | 7.8% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 16.7% | 17.5% | 17.4% | 12.8% | 10% | 8.2% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 16.3% | 18.4% | 16.3% | 13.5% | 8.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% | 6.8% | 3% | 0.99% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 16.1% | 17.4% | 17.2% | 12.8% | 8.9% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 17.1% | 16.9% | 18.1% | 12% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 7% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 14.7% | 19.8% | 22.4% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 6.4% | 6.7% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 14.2% | 17.9% | 18.1% | 12.4% | 11.4% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 0.11% |
| May 2026 | 13.7% | 17.5% | 18.5% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 0.77% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 13.6% | 17.4% | 18.4% | 12.6% | 13.3% | 6.7% | 6.8% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 0.11% |
| Jul 2026 | 12.9% | 24.4% | 16.8% | 12.7% | 9.2% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 6% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 20.4% | 18.2% | 15.3% | 12.1% | 10.3% | 7.3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.2% | 15.7% | 15.6% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 7% | 6.7% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 0.88% | 0.1% |
How has the Deloitte and nextAdvisory comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Deloitte was ahead of nextAdvisory in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Deloitte’s share of searches among accounting and advisory firms in New Zealand moved from 7.8% to 6.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 700 to 680.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, nextAdvisory’s share of searches among accounting and advisory firms in New Zealand moved from 3.6% to 2.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 260.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand accounting and advisory firms in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Deloitte lost share of searches among accounting and advisory firms in New Zealand, from 7.6% to 6.7%.

In September 2026, nextAdvisory lost share of searches among accounting and advisory firms in New Zealand, from 3.1% to 2.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Deloitte’s and nextAdvisory’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.
Deloitte
4 branded search terms
- Deloitte Dunedin
- Deloitte Hamilton
- Deloitte New Zealand
- Deloitte Tauranga
nextAdvisory
1 branded search term
- nextadvisory
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