Local Talent Taverna vs Split Bar & Restaurant:Which is more popular?

Name: Local Talent Taverna vs Split Bar & Restaurant: Which is searched more in New Zealand?
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In September 2026, Split Bar & Restaurant had more branded searches than Local Talent Taverna among Whangārei restaurants in New Zealand. Split Bar & Restaurant had about 1,070 branded searches, while Local Talent Taverna had 1,020. Split Bar & Restaurant made up 12.6% of all Whangārei restaurant searches we track, and Local Talent Taverna accounted for 12%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Whangārei restaurants, Local Talent Taverna appeared in three of the four answers and Split Bar & Restaurant in two. Local Talent Taverna was mentioned before Split Bar & Restaurant in two out of three answers.

Among Whangārei restaurants in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Split Bar & Restaurant and Local Talent Taverna are searched for about as often as each other.

Split Bar & Restaurant 1.1K searchesLocal Talent Taverna 1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Local Talent Taverna, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Split Bar & Restaurant in 2

Local Talent Taverna in 3 of 4Split Bar & Restaurant in 2 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Local Talent Taverna, named ahead of Split Bar & Restaurant in 2 of 3 answers

Local Talent Taverna first in 2Split Bar & Restaurant first in 1

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Top Whangārei restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Local Talent Taverna was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Split Bar & Restaurant was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Local Talent Taverna was listed before Split Bar & Restaurant 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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
The Quay	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 1 Google AI Overviews	3 of 4
Local Talent Taverna	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	3 of 4
TopSail	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	3 of 4
Suk Jai Thai	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	2 of 4
Split Bar & Restaurant	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	2 of 4
No.8 Whangarei	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	0 of 4

The Quay3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Local Talent Taverna3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
TopSail3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Suk Jai Thai2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Split Bar & Restaurant2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
No.8 Whangarei0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which restaurant should I go to in Whangārei, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best restaurants in Whangārei, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best restaurant in Whangārei, New Zealand for a meal out?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“restaurants whangarei”
1. 1The Quay
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dinner whangarei”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

Not named in any answer:

No.8 Whangarei

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Local Talent Taverna or Split Bar & Restaurant more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Local Talent Taverna and Split Bar & Restaurant by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six Whangārei restaurants we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Local Talent Taverna and Split Bar & Restaurant among Whangārei restaurants in New Zealand, by month

Month	The Quay	Suk Jai Thai	Split Bar & Restaurant	Local Talent Taverna	No.8 Whangarei	TopSail
Oct 2025	38.9%	23.9%	16.4%	13.3%	3.4%	4%
Nov 2025	42.8%	21.4%	14.9%	14.9%	3.1%	3%
Dec 2025	48%	20.5%	13.5%	13.6%	3.6%	0.79%
Jan 2026	39.9%	26.7%	11.8%	17.7%	3%	0.81%
Feb 2026	44.8%	23.6%	12.2%	15.7%	2.8%	0.91%
Mar 2026	47.4%	21.4%	13.5%	13.4%	3.4%	0.93%
Apr 2026	41.7%	25.4%	13%	14.3%	4.6%	0.99%
May 2026	39.3%	24.9%	13.6%	16.6%	4.2%	1.5%
Jun 2026	39.7%	25.3%	16.6%	12.9%	4.3%	1.1%
Jul 2026	39.2%	26.7%	13.6%	15.1%	4.6%	0.81%
Aug 2026	41.6%	28.3%	11.7%	12.3%	5.4%	0.61%
Sep 2026	43.8%	24.1%	12.6%	12%	6.6%	0.83%

How has the Local Talent Taverna and Split Bar & Restaurant comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

The lead changed hands 6 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Local Talent Taverna took it in December 2025, Split Bar & Restaurant took it in March 2026, Local Talent Taverna took it in April 2026, Split Bar & Restaurant took it in June 2026, Local Talent Taverna took it in July 2026, Split Bar & Restaurant took it in September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Local Talent Taverna’s share of searches among Whangārei restaurants in New Zealand moved from 13.3% to 12%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1K.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Split Bar & Restaurant’s share of searches among Whangārei restaurants in New Zealand moved from 16.4% to 12.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 1.1K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Whangārei restaurants in September 2026?

2 changes

In September 2026, Split Bar & Restaurant overtook Local Talent Taverna to rank 3rd among Whangārei restaurants in New Zealand, with 12.6% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Local Talent Taverna in New Zealand fell 21.5% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Local Talent Taverna’s and Split Bar & Restaurant’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.