Ean Brown Partners vs MAQ Chartered Accountants:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ean Brown Partners had more branded searches than MAQ Chartered Accountants among whangarei accounting firms in New Zealand. Ean Brown Partners had about 30 branded searches, while MAQ Chartered Accountants had 20. Ean Brown Partners made up 8.8% of all whangarei accounting firm searches we track, and MAQ Chartered Accountants accounted for 5.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about whangarei accounting firms, MAQ Chartered Accountants appeared in three of the four answers and Ean Brown Partners in two. Ean Brown Partners was mentioned before MAQ Chartered Accountants in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Ean Brown Partners, about 50% more searches than MAQ Chartered Accountants
Who does AI mention more?
MAQ Chartered Accountants, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Ean Brown Partners in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Ean Brown Partners, named ahead of MAQ Chartered Accountants in 2 of 3 answers
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Top whangarei accounting firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, MAQ Chartered Accountants was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Ean Brown Partners was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Ean Brown Partners was listed before MAQ Chartered Accountants 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.
Villa Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
YHPJ3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- MAQ Chartered Accountants3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Northland Chartered Accountants3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Ean Brown Partners2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Bennett & Associates2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Sudburys +MORE2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Russell Turner1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
BDO0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about whangarei accounting firms
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which accounting firm should I hire in Whangārei, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best accounting firms in Whangārei, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best accounting firm in Whangārei, New Zealand for a small business?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“whangarei accountant”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“whangarei accounting firms”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 Ean Brown Partners or MAQ Chartered Accountants more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Ean Brown Partners and MAQ Chartered Accountants by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine whangarei accounting firms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Ean Brown Partners, MAQ Chartered Accountants. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | YHPJ | Russell Turner | Villa Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors | BDO | Ean Brown Partners | Bennett & Associates | MAQ Chartered Accountants | Northland Chartered Accountants | Sudburys +MORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.4% | 25% | 12.5% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 30% | 25% | 20% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.5% | 23.5% | 11.8% | 14.7% | 5.9% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 26.5% | 23.5% | 11.8% | 14.7% | 11.8% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.9% | 19.4% | 13.9% | 11.1% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 35% | 20% | 12.5% | 7.5% | 12.5% | 5% | 5% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.5% | 26.5% | 20.6% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 34.3% | 20% | 11.4% | 14.3% | 2.9% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.7% | 23.7% | 13.2% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.4% | 26.5% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 11.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.4% | 23.5% | 14.7% | 11.8% | 8.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.4% | 17.6% | 14.7% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
How has the Ean Brown Partners and MAQ Chartered Accountants comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Ean Brown Partners took it in December 2025, MAQ Chartered Accountants took it in May 2026, Ean Brown Partners took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ean Brown Partners’ share of searches among whangarei accounting firms in New Zealand moved from 3.1% to 8.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10 to 30.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MAQ Chartered Accountants’ share of searches among whangarei accounting firms in New Zealand moved from 6.3% to 5.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand whangarei accounting firms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, MAQ Chartered Accountants gained share of searches among whangarei accounting firms in New Zealand, from 2.9% to 5.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ean Brown Partners in New Zealand rose 200% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 30 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ean Brown Partners’ and MAQ Chartered Accountants’ 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.
Ean Brown Partners
4 branded search terms
- e-b-p
- ean brown partners
- ean brown partners whangarei
- ebp
MAQ Chartered Accountants
1 branded search term
- maq chartered accountants
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