Harrington Eyecare vs Kuske Eyewear:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Harrington Eyecare had more branded searches than Kuske Eyewear among Nelson optometrists in New Zealand. Harrington Eyecare had about 120 branded searches, while Kuske Eyewear had 30. Harrington Eyecare made up 4.7% of all Nelson optometrist searches we track, and Kuske Eyewear accounted for 1.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Nelson optometrists, Kuske Eyewear appeared in all three answers and Harrington Eyecare in two. Kuske Eyewear was mentioned before Harrington Eyecare in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Harrington Eyecare, about 4 searches for every 1 for Kuske Eyewear
Who does AI mention more?
Kuske Eyewear, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Kuske Eyewear, named ahead of Harrington Eyecare in 2 of 3 answers
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Top Nelson optometrists in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Kuske Eyewear appeared in all three answers. Harrington Eyecare was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Kuske Eyewear was listed before Harrington Eyecare 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.
Specsavers3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
OPSM3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Matthews Eyecare3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Kuske Eyewear3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Harrington Eyecare2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which optometrist should I go to in Nelson, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best optometrists in Nelson, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best optometrist in Nelson, New Zealand for an eye test?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“nelson optometrists”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“eye test nelson”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Harrington Eyecare or Kuske Eyewear more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Harrington Eyecare and Kuske Eyewear by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five Nelson optometrists we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Harrington Eyecare, Kuske Eyewear. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Specsavers | OPSM | Matthews Eyecare | Harrington Eyecare | Kuske Eyewear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 59.2% | 19.7% | 13.4% | 6.7% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.7% | 23.6% | 19% | 4.9% | 0.76% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.1% | 21.1% | 13.6% | 5.4% | 0.72% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.4% | 19.7% | 14.6% | 5.4% | 0.84% |
| Mar 2026 | 60% | 21% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 67% | 14.2% | 12.9% | 5% | 0.99% |
| May 2026 | 63.1% | 20.4% | 10.6% | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.7% | 17.1% | 10.8% | 5.2% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.7% | 21.7% | 11.8% | 5.7% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.3% | 17.1% | 12.8% | 5% | 0.78% |
| Sep 2026 | 60.5% | 17.8% | 14.6% | 5.9% | 1.2% |
| Oct 2026 | 59.5% | 21.4% | 13.2% | 4.7% | 1.2% |
How has branded search for Harrington Eyecare and Kuske Eyewear changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Harrington Eyecare was ahead of Kuske Eyewear in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Harrington Eyecare’s share of searches among Nelson optometrists in New Zealand moved from 6.7% to 4.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 200 to 120.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Kuske Eyewear’s share of searches among Nelson optometrists in New Zealand moved from 1% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 30.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Nelson optometrists in October 2026?
1 change
In October 2026, Harrington Eyecare lost share of searches among Nelson optometrists in New Zealand, from 5.9% to 4.7%.
How are Harrington Eyecare’s and Kuske Eyewear’s branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Harrington Eyecare’s and Kuske Eyewear’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.
Harrington Eyecare
3 branded search terms
- harrington eye care
- harrington eyecare
- harrington eyecare nelson
Kuske Eyewear
2 branded search terms
- kuske
- kuske eyewear
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