Pink Batts vs Resene Construction Systems:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Pink Batts had more branded searches than Resene Construction Systems among building product brands in New Zealand. Pink Batts had about 1,900 branded searches, while Resene Construction Systems had 720. Pink Batts made up 6% of all building product brand searches we track, and Resene Construction Systems accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about building product brands, Pink Batts appeared in three of the five answers and Resene Construction Systems in two. Pink Batts was mentioned before Resene Construction Systems in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Pink Batts, about 3 searches for every 1 for Resene Construction Systems
Who does AI mention more?
Pink Batts, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Resene Construction Systems in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Pink Batts, named ahead of Resene Construction Systems in every answer
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Top building product brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Pink Batts was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Resene Construction Systems was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Pink Batts was listed before Resene Construction Systems in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
James Hardie1st
Colorsteel2nd
GIB3rd
Pink Batts4th
Vantage5th
Resene Construction Systems6th
Laminex7th
Abodo8th
Carter Holt Harvey9th
Nelson Pine10th- +1 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
GIB5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
James Hardie3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Colorsteel3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pink Batts3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Resene Construction Systems2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Vantage2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Steel & Tube1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Laminex1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Abodo1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Carter Holt Harvey1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about building product brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which building product brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best building product brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best building product brand in New Zealand for new builds?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“building supplies nz”
- 1
GIB
- 1
Searched Google, AI Overview
“plasterboard brands”
- 1
GIB
- 1
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Pink Batts or Resene Construction Systems more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Pink Batts and Resene Construction Systems by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 building product brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Pink Batts, Resene Construction Systems. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Steel & Tube | James Hardie | GIB | Colorsteel | Laminex | Pink Batts | Abodo | Carter Holt Harvey | Resene Construction Systems | Nelson Pine | Vantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 32.3% | 15.8% | 9.6% | 14.2% | 8.8% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.3% | 13.7% | 11.3% | 14.1% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.1% | 14.5% | 12% | 16% | 7.8% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 4% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.6% | 15.9% | 10.8% | 16.6% | 9.2% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.8% | 16.1% | 9.7% | 15.7% | 9.1% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.6% | 15.3% | 12.7% | 14.7% | 8.9% | 7.5% | 4% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 29.9% | 14.7% | 11.7% | 13.7% | 9.6% | 6.7% | 4.3% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.7% | 14.8% | 12.2% | 13.5% | 9.6% | 6.7% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.8% | 14.7% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 7% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.1% | 15.8% | 10.7% | 11.5% | 9% | 6.3% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.7% | 15.3% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 10% | 5.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Oct 2026 | 27.7% | 15.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 9.1% | 6% | 4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
How has branded search for Pink Batts and Resene Construction Systems changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Pink Batts was ahead of Resene Construction Systems in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Pink Batts’ share of searches among building product brands in New Zealand moved from 5.8% to 6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Resene Construction Systems’ share of searches among building product brands in New Zealand moved from 2.7% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 720.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand building product brands in October 2026?
1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for Resene Construction Systems in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 720 in October 2026.
How are Pink Batts’ and Resene Construction Systems’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pink Batts’ and Resene Construction Systems’ 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.
Pink Batts
1 branded search term
- pink batts
Resene Construction Systems
1 branded search term
- resene construction
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