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Fiji Water vs H2GO:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Fiji Water had more branded searches than H2GO among bottled water brands in New Zealand. Fiji Water had about 1,050 branded searches, while H2GO had 320. Fiji Water made up 16.5% of all bottled water brand searches we track, and H2GO accounted for 5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bottled water brands, neither Fiji Water nor H2GO appeared in any of the four answers.

Among bottled water brands in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Fiji Water, about 3 searches for every 1 for H2GO

Fiji Water 1.1K searchesH2GO 320 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 0 of 4 answers.

Fiji Water in 0 of 4H2GO in 0 of 4

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Top bottled water brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, neither Fiji Water nor H2GO showed up in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Kiwi Blue1st
  2. Pump2nd
  3. Antipodes Water3rd
  4. San Pellegrino4th
  5. Fiji Water–
  6. H2GO–
  7. NZ Pure Water–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Kiwi Blue3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Pump2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Antipodes Water2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • San Pellegrino1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Fiji Water0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • H2GO0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • NZ Pure Water0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about bottled water brands

4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which bottled water brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Kiwi Blue

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best bottled water brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Pump
    2. 2Kiwi Blue
    3. 3San Pellegrino
    4. 4Antipodes Water

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best bottled water brand in New Zealand for everyday drinking?”

    1. 1Kiwi Blue
    2. 2Pump
    3. 3Antipodes Water

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “bottled water nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “sparkling water 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 Fiji Water or H2GO more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Fiji Water and H2GO by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven bottled water brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

    Fiji Water and H2GO among bottled water brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Fiji Water, H2GO. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthPumpSan PellegrinoFiji WaterAntipodes WaterKiwi BlueH2GONZ Pure Water
    Nov 202522.6%19.1%19.1%13.2%13.1%7.9%5%
    Dec 202519.3%25.1%17.4%13.8%13.6%6.5%4.2%
    Jan 202619.8%20.6%17.9%17.5%14.1%5.8%4.4%
    Feb 202620.5%20.5%20.5%14.5%14.3%6%3.6%
    Mar 202622.6%17.6%20.6%14.4%14.2%6.2%4.4%
    Apr 202621.6%18.8%19.3%15.6%15.4%4.5%4.8%
    May 202621%19.3%20%17.1%13.8%4.5%4.3%
    Jun 202622.4%19.3%22.9%13%14.3%4.2%4%
    Jul 202619.9%21.3%20.5%14.3%14.1%5.4%4.4%
    Aug 202622.7%19.7%19.3%13.3%16%5%4.1%
    Sep 202623.6%21.5%17.9%15.3%13.5%4.5%3.8%
    Oct 202625.7%23.1%16.5%13.9%12.3%5%3.5%

    How has branded search for Fiji Water and H2GO changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Fiji Water was ahead of H2GO in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
    • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Fiji Water’s share of searches among bottled water brands in New Zealand moved from 19.1% to 16.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 1.1K.
    • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, H2GO’s share of searches among bottled water brands in New Zealand moved from 7.9% to 5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 430 to 320.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand bottled water brands in October 2026?

    2 changes

    1. In October 2026, H2GO gained share of searches among bottled water brands in New Zealand, from 4.5% to 5%.

    2. In October 2026, Fiji Water lost share of searches among bottled water brands in New Zealand, from 17.9% to 16.5%.

    How are Fiji Water’s and H2GO’s branded searches counted?

    11 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fiji Water’s and H2GO’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.

    Fiji Water

    4 branded search terms

    • fiji water
    • fiji water bottle
    • fiji water water
    • fijiwater

    H2GO

    7 branded search terms

    • h2 go
    • h2go
    • h2go flavoured water
    • h2go logo
    • h2go splash
    • h2go water
    • h2go water bottle

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