JMW Electrical Services vs Prolec:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, JMW Electrical Services had more branded searches than Prolec among Christchurch electrical contractors in New Zealand. JMW Electrical Services had about 90 branded searches, while Prolec had 20. JMW Electrical Services made up 5.6% of all Christchurch electrical contractor searches we track, and Prolec accounted for 1.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch electrical contractors, JMW Electrical Services appeared in two of the three answers and Prolec in none.
Who do people search for more?
JMW Electrical Services, about 5 searches for every 1 for Prolec
Who does AI mention more?
JMW Electrical Services, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Prolec in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
JMW Electrical Services, the only one of the two named
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Top Christchurch electrical contractors in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, JMW Electrical Services was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Prolec did not appear in any of the 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.
ATL Electrical3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
JMW Electrical Services2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Skilled Electrical2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Winchester Electrical2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Christchurch Electrical1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Foleys0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Mainland Electrical0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Pye Electrical0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Prolec0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which electrical contractor should I hire in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best electrical contractors in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best electrical contractor in Christchurch, New Zealand for a commercial install?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electrician christchurch nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electrical contractors christchurch”
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 20, 2026.
Is JMW Electrical Services or Prolec more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for JMW Electrical Services and Prolec by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine Christchurch electrical contractors we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for JMW Electrical Services, Prolec. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Christchurch Electrical | Foleys | ATL Electrical | JMW Electrical Services | Mainland Electrical | Skilled Electrical | Winchester Electrical | Pye Electrical | Prolec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 33.6% | 23.1% | 18.2% | 4.9% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 0.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.9% | 20.5% | 18.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 3.6% | 0.89% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.1% | 21.8% | 14.3% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 0.68% |
| Feb 2026 | 35% | 19.7% | 15.3% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 8% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.8% | 21.9% | 21.2% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.66% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.6% | 20.3% | 20.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 32.7% | 22% | 21.3% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 0.67% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.1% | 19.3% | 18.2% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 0.57% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.9% | 20.9% | 22.7% | 2.9% | 4.1% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.3% | 18.8% | 22.9% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.6% | 24% | 14.4% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 4.8% | 1.4% |
| Oct 2026 | 30.2% | 25.3% | 19.8% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
How has branded search for JMW Electrical Services and Prolec changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- JMW Electrical Services was ahead of Prolec in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, JMW Electrical Services’ share of searches among Christchurch electrical contractors in New Zealand moved from 4.9% to 5.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 90.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Prolec’s share of searches among Christchurch electrical contractors in New Zealand moved from 0.7% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10 to 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch electrical contractors in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, JMW Electrical Services overtook Skilled Electrical and Winchester Electrical to rank 4th among Christchurch electrical contractors in New Zealand, with 5.6% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Prolec in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 in October 2026.
How are JMW Electrical Services’ and Prolec’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JMW Electrical Services’ and Prolec’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.
JMW Electrical Services
1 branded search term
- jmw electrical services
Prolec
1 branded search term
- prolec electrical
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