Methven vs Reece:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Reece had more branded searches than Methven among plumbing and bathroom merchants in New Zealand. Reece had about 1,900 branded searches, while Methven had 1,290. Reece made up 3.7% of all plumbing and bathroom merchant searches we track, and Methven accounted for 2.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about plumbing and bathroom merchants, Reece appeared in three of the five answers and Methven in one. Reece was mentioned before Methven in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Reece, about 47% more searches than Methven
Who does AI mention more?
Reece, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Methven in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Reece, named ahead of Methven in every answer
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Top plumbing and bathroom merchants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Reece was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Methven was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Reece was listed before Methven in every answer.
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.
Mico5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Robertson Bathware4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Plumbline3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Reece3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Plumbing World2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Chesters Plumbing & Bathroom Centre2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Plumbing Plus1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Englefield1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Methven1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plumbing or bathroom merchant should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plumbing and bathroom merchants in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plumbing or bathroom merchant in New Zealand for a bathroom renovation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bathroom supplies nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bathroom fittings nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Share of searches by month for Reece, Methven. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Plumbing World | Chesters Plumbing & Bathroom Centre | Mico | Plumbline | Plumbing Plus | Reece | Robertson Bathware | Englefield | Methven |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 42.4% | 18.6% | 15.3% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 5.4% | 3% | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.1% | 18.6% | 18.2% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 4.4% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.7% | 16% | 16% | 4.7% | 4% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 3.6% | 3% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.4% | 19% | 15.5% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.1% | 16.9% | 14% | 5% | 4% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.3% | 19% | 15.9% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| May 2026 | 43% | 18.8% | 15.6% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.8% | 18.7% | 15.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.3% | 18.5% | 15.4% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 3% | 3.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.3% | 18.5% | 15.4% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.5% | 18.6% | 15.5% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 2.7% |
| Oct 2026 | 43.8% | 19.2% | 15.4% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 3% | 2.5% |
How has branded search for Methven and Reece changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Reece was ahead of Methven in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Methven’s share of searches among plumbing and bathroom merchants in New Zealand held steady at 2.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Reece’s share of searches among plumbing and bathroom merchants in New Zealand moved from 5.4% to 3.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 1.9K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand plumbing and bathroom merchants in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Reece lost share of searches among plumbing and bathroom merchants in New Zealand, from 4.5% to 3.7%.
Methven’s share of searches among plumbing and bathroom merchants in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.5% to 2.5% in October 2026.
How are Methven’s and Reece’s branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Methven’s and Reece’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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