Gary's Garden Sheds vs Kiwispan:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Kiwispan had more branded searches than Gary's Garden Sheds among garage and shed builders in New Zealand. Kiwispan had about 560 branded searches, while Gary's Garden Sheds had 480. Kiwispan made up 9.1% of all garage and shed builder searches we track, and Gary's Garden Sheds accounted for 7.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about garage and shed builders, Kiwispan appeared in all four answers and Gary's Garden Sheds in two. Kiwispan was mentioned before Gary's Garden Sheds in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Kiwispan, about 17% more searches than Gary's Garden Sheds
Who does AI mention more?
Kiwispan, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Kiwispan, named ahead of Gary's Garden Sheds in every answer
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Top garage and shed builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Kiwispan appeared in all four answers. Gary's Garden Sheds was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Kiwispan was listed before Gary's Garden Sheds in every answer.
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.
Totalspan4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Kiwispan4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Versatile3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Gary's Garden Sheds2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Ideal Buildings2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Skyline Garages0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which garage or shed builder should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best garage and shed builders in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best garage or shed builder in New Zealand for a new garage?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“garage builders nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“shed builders nz”
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 Gary's Garden Sheds or Kiwispan more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Gary's Garden Sheds and Kiwispan by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six garage and shed builders we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Kiwispan, Gary's Garden Sheds. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Totalspan | Versatile | Kiwispan | Gary's Garden Sheds | Skyline Garages | Ideal Buildings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 40.6% | 33.1% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 10% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.2% | 29.9% | 11.1% | 4.8% | 10.9% | 3.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.7% | 31.2% | 10% | 4.9% | 11% | 3.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.8% | 42.3% | 9.9% | 3% | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.9% | 28.1% | 10.8% | 4.3% | 8% | 2.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.9% | 29.6% | 12.1% | 4.6% | 8.4% | 2.4% |
| May 2026 | 34.6% | 42.5% | 8.7% | 3.8% | 8.5% | 2% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.5% | 30.7% | 8.9% | 4.1% | 7.6% | 2.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.1% | 32.3% | 10.7% | 4% | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.5% | 40.5% | 9.3% | 4.3% | 8% | 2.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.3% | 29% | 9.6% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 3.6% |
| Oct 2026 | 45.1% | 27.4% | 9.1% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 2.8% |
How has branded search for Gary's Garden Sheds and Kiwispan changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kiwispan was ahead of Gary's Garden Sheds in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Gary's Garden Sheds’ share of searches among garage and shed builders in New Zealand moved from 3.6% to 7.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 480.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Kiwispan’s share of searches among garage and shed builders in New Zealand moved from 10.3% to 9.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 740 to 560.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand garage and shed builders in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Kiwispan lost share of searches among garage and shed builders in New Zealand, from 9.6% to 9.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Gary's Garden Sheds in New Zealand rose 84.6% over 12 measured months, from 260 to 480 in October 2026.
How are Gary's Garden Sheds’ and Kiwispan’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gary's Garden Sheds’ and Kiwispan’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.
Gary's Garden Sheds
1 branded search term
- garys garden sheds
Kiwispan
2 branded search terms
- kiwispan
- kiwispan shed
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