Pipe Masters vs Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Pipe Masters had more branded searches than Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing among Tauranga plumbing companies in New Zealand. Pipe Masters had about 80 branded searches, while Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing had 50. Pipe Masters made up 10.7% of all Tauranga plumbing company searches we track, and Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing accounted for 6.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Tauranga plumbing companies, Pipe Masters appeared in two of the three answers and Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing in none.
Who do people search for more?
Pipe Masters, about 60% more searches than Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing
Who does AI mention more?
Pipe Masters, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Pipe Masters, the only one of the two named
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Top Tauranga plumbing companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Pipe Masters was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing 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.
Kingfisher Plumbing3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Bell Plumbing2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
JT Plumbing2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Pipe Masters2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Aotea Plumbing & Drainage0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Tauranga plumbing companies
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plumbing company should I hire in Tauranga, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plumbing companies in Tauranga, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plumbing company in Tauranga, New Zealand for a blocked drain?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tauranga plumber”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“emergency plumber tauranga”
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 Pipe Masters or Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Pipe Masters and Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six Tauranga plumbing companies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Pipe Masters, Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bell Plumbing | Kingfisher Plumbing | JT Plumbing | Pipe Masters | Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing | Aotea Plumbing & Drainage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 48.8% | 15% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 11.3% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.8% | 11.6% | 9.3% | 12.8% | 8.1% | 2.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.9% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 13.2% | 7.7% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.8% | 11% | 11% | 15.4% | 7.7% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.4% | 13.8% | 10.3% | 15.5% | 6% | 0.86% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.5% | 16.5% | 13.4% | 11.3% | 5.2% | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | 60.8% | 12.4% | 9.3% | 11.3% | 5.2% | 1% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.5% | 11.5% | 10.3% | 11.5% | 8% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 50% | 14.1% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 9% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.8% | 16.7% | 14.3% | 9.5% | 8.3% | 2.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.7% | 14.7% | 10.7% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 1.3% |
| Oct 2026 | 58.7% | 12% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 6.7% | 1.3% |
How has branded search for Pipe Masters and Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Pipe Masters was ahead of Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Pipe Masters’ share of searches among Tauranga plumbing companies in New Zealand moved from 12.5% to 10.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 100 to 80.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing’s share of searches among Tauranga plumbing companies in New Zealand moved from 11.3% to 6.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90 to 50.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Tauranga plumbing companies in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, Pipe Masters gained share of searches among Tauranga plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 9.3% to 10.7%.

In October 2026, Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing lost share of searches among Tauranga plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 9.3% to 6.7%.
How are Pipe Masters’ and Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pipe Masters’ and Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing’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.
Pipe Masters
2 branded search terms
- pipe masters
- pipe masters tauranga
Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing
2 branded search terms
- tauranga hardware & plumbing
- tauranga hardware and plumbing
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