Gatherings vs Tussock Hill:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Tussock Hill had more branded searches than Gatherings among Christchurch destination restaurants in New Zealand. Tussock Hill had about 3,600 branded searches, while Gatherings had 1,600. Tussock Hill made up 6.9% of all Christchurch destination restaurant searches we track, and Gatherings accounted for 3.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch destination restaurants, Tussock Hill appeared in all three answers and Gatherings in one. Tussock Hill was mentioned before Gatherings in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Tussock Hill, about 2 searches for every 1 for Gatherings
Who does AI mention more?
Tussock Hill, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Tussock Hill, named ahead of Gatherings in every answer
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Top Christchurch destination restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Tussock Hill appeared in all three answers. Gatherings was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. Tussock Hill was listed before Gatherings 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.
Inati3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Tussock Hill3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Londo2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Twenty Seven Steps1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Gatherings1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
King of Snake0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
5th Street0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which destination restaurant should I go to in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best destination restaurants in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best destination restaurant in Christchurch, New Zealand for a special meal?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best restaurants christchurch”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“christchurch fine dining”
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 19, 2026.
Is Gatherings or Tussock Hill more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Gatherings and Tussock Hill by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Christchurch destination restaurants we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Tussock Hill, Gatherings. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | King of Snake | 5th Street | Twenty Seven Steps | Inati | Tussock Hill | Gatherings | Londo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.1% | 20.1% | 16.6% | 8.6% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.2% | 18.3% | 18.4% | 11.3% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.4% | 16.1% | 19.7% | 8.6% | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.92% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.6% | 19.3% | 19.6% | 7.2% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.91% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.7% | 16.2% | 20.1% | 8.5% | 3% | 4.6% | 0.93% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.9% | 16.6% | 20.6% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.8% | 18.6% | 15% | 8% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 49.4% | 17% | 17.2% | 9.1% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.5% | 10.2% | 7% | 32.1% | 18.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 32% | 13.5% | 11.3% | 25.6% | 12.9% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.3% | 15.6% | 13% | 15.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.1% | 16.1% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
How has the Gatherings and Tussock Hill comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Gatherings took it in December 2025, Tussock Hill took it in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gatherings’ share of searches among Christchurch destination restaurants in New Zealand moved from 2.5% to 3.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tussock Hill’s share of searches among Christchurch destination restaurants in New Zealand moved from 3.7% to 6.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch destination restaurants in September 2026?
2 changes
Gatherings’ share of searches among Christchurch destination restaurants in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.6% to 3.1% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Tussock Hill in New Zealand rose 89.5% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gatherings’ and Tussock Hill’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.
Gatherings
1 branded search term
- gatherings restaurant
Tussock Hill
1 branded search term
- tussock hill
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