MBS Digital vs NZ Print:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, MBS Digital had more branded searches than NZ Print among Wellington printing companies in New Zealand. MBS Digital had about 50 branded searches, while NZ Print had 30. MBS Digital made up 4.8% of all Wellington printing company searches we track, and NZ Print accounted for 2.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Wellington printing companies, MBS Digital appeared in two of the three answers and NZ Print in none.
Who do people search for more?
MBS Digital, about 67% more searches than NZ Print
Who does AI mention more?
MBS Digital, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, NZ Print in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
MBS Digital, the only one of the two named
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Top Wellington printing companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, MBS Digital was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. NZ Print 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.
Rieger's Print3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
About Print3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Hotprint2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- MBS Digital2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Wakefields Digital2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Pivotal Print1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
NZ Print0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
City Print0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which printing company should I use in Wellington, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best printing companies in Wellington, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best printing company in Wellington, New Zealand for business cards?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wellington printing company”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“business card printing wellington”
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 21, 2026.
Is MBS Digital or NZ Print more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for MBS Digital and NZ Print by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight Wellington printing companies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for MBS Digital, NZ Print. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Rieger's Print | Hotprint | About Print | Pivotal Print | MBS Digital | NZ Print | Wakefields Digital | City Print |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 59.7% | 20.9% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.3% | 26.7% | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.3% | 21.5% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 4.7% | 3.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.6% | 22.1% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.5% | 22.3% | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.3% | 24.8% | 5.5% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | 56.2% | 19% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.9% | 25.5% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.2% | 23.3% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.3% | 22% | 4.9% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.5% | 22.2% | 8.1% | 5.1% | 4% | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Oct 2026 | 49.5% | 25.7% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.95% |
How has branded search for MBS Digital and NZ Print changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: MBS Digital took it in January 2026, NZ Print took it in April 2026, MBS Digital took it in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, MBS Digital’s share of searches among Wellington printing companies in New Zealand moved from 3% to 4.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 50.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, NZ Print’s share of searches among Wellington printing companies in New Zealand moved from 3% to 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 30.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Wellington printing companies in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, MBS Digital gained share of searches among Wellington printing companies in New Zealand, from 4% to 4.8%.
NZ Print’s share of searches among Wellington printing companies in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.3% to 2.9% in October 2026.
How are MBS Digital’s and NZ Print’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MBS Digital’s and NZ Print’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.
MBS Digital
1 branded search term
- mbs digital
NZ Print
2 branded search terms
- nz print
- nzprint
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