H2GO vs Kiwi Blue:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Kiwi Blue had more branded searches than H2GO among bottled water brands in New Zealand. Kiwi Blue had about 780 branded searches, while H2GO had 320. Kiwi Blue made up 12.3% 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, Kiwi Blue appeared in three of the four answers and H2GO in none.
Who do people search for more?
Kiwi Blue, about 2 searches for every 1 for H2GO
Who does AI mention more?
Kiwi Blue, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, H2GO in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Kiwi Blue, the only one of the two named
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Top bottled water brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Kiwi Blue was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. H2GO did not appear in any of the four 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.
- 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
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bottled water brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bottled water brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bottled water brand in New Zealand for everyday drinking?”
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 H2GO or Kiwi Blue more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for H2GO and Kiwi Blue 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.
Share of searches by month for Kiwi Blue, H2GO. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pump | San Pellegrino | Fiji Water | Antipodes Water | Kiwi Blue | H2GO | NZ Pure Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 22.6% | 19.1% | 19.1% | 13.2% | 13.1% | 7.9% | 5% |
| Dec 2025 | 19.3% | 25.1% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 13.6% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 19.8% | 20.6% | 17.9% | 17.5% | 14.1% | 5.8% | 4.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 20.5% | 20.5% | 20.5% | 14.5% | 14.3% | 6% | 3.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 22.6% | 17.6% | 20.6% | 14.4% | 14.2% | 6.2% | 4.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 21.6% | 18.8% | 19.3% | 15.6% | 15.4% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| May 2026 | 21% | 19.3% | 20% | 17.1% | 13.8% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 22.4% | 19.3% | 22.9% | 13% | 14.3% | 4.2% | 4% |
| Jul 2026 | 19.9% | 21.3% | 20.5% | 14.3% | 14.1% | 5.4% | 4.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 22.7% | 19.7% | 19.3% | 13.3% | 16% | 5% | 4.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.6% | 21.5% | 17.9% | 15.3% | 13.5% | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| Oct 2026 | 25.7% | 23.1% | 16.5% | 13.9% | 12.3% | 5% | 3.5% |
How has branded search for H2GO and Kiwi Blue changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kiwi Blue was ahead of H2GO in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Kiwi Blue’s share of searches among bottled water brands in New Zealand moved from 13.1% to 12.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 710 to 780.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand bottled water brands in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, H2GO gained share of searches among bottled water brands in New Zealand, from 4.5% to 5%.
In October 2026, Kiwi Blue lost share of searches among bottled water brands in New Zealand, from 13.5% to 12.3%.
How are H2GO’s and Kiwi Blue’s branded searches counted?
11 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using H2GO’s and Kiwi Blue’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.
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