Rodgers & Co vs Steens Law:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Steens Law had more branded searches than Rodgers & Co among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand. Steens Law had about 20 branded searches, while Rodgers & Co had 0. Steens Law made up 2.9% of all Rotorua law firm searches we track, and Rodgers & Co accounted for 0%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Rotorua law firms, Steens Law appeared in all three answers and Rodgers & Co in none.
Who do people search for more?
Steens Law, the only one of the two with measured searches
Who does AI mention more?
Steens Law, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Steens Law, the only one of the two named
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Top Rotorua law firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Steens Law appeared in all three answers. Rodgers & Co 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.
Holland Beckett – Rotorua3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Sandford Wall3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Steens Law3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Lance Lawson2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Alchemy Law2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Matthew Shaw Legal2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
JB Morrison1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Law Shop0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
OSC Law0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Rodgers & Co0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Rotorua law firms
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which law firm should I hire in Rotorua, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best law firms in Rotorua, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best law firm in Rotorua, New Zealand for legal help?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rotorua law firms”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lawyer rotorua”
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 Rodgers & Co or Steens Law more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Rodgers & Co and Steens Law by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten Rotorua law firms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Steens Law, Rodgers & Co. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | The Law Shop | Lance Lawson | Holland Beckett – Rotorua | JB Morrison | Sandford Wall | Alchemy Law | Steens Law | Matthew Shaw Legal | OSC Law | Rodgers & Co |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 22.8% | 35.4% | 11.4% | 8.9% | 10.1% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.1% | 26.3% | 8.8% | 14% | 8.8% | 3.5% | 7% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.7% | 27.7% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 7.7% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.2% | 22.6% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 9.5% | 6% | 6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.7% | 24.3% | 9.5% | 14.9% | 8.1% | 4.1% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.6% | 23.8% | 14.3% | 12.7% | 7.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 23.1% | 23.1% | 14.1% | 17.9% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.4% | 22.2% | 11.1% | 13.6% | 12.3% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.8% | 23.6% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 25% | 25% | 11.3% | 15% | 10% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.4% | 23.4% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Oct 2026 | 28.6% | 25.7% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0% |
How has branded search for Rodgers & Co and Steens Law changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Steens Law was ahead of Rodgers & Co in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Rodgers & Co’s share of searches among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand held steady at 0%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 0.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Steens Law’s share of searches among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand moved from 3.8% to 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Rotorua law firms in October 2026?
1 change
In October 2026, Steens Law lost share of searches among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand, from 5.2% to 2.9%.
How are Rodgers & Co’s and Steens Law’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rodgers & Co’s and Steens Law’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.
Rodgers & Co
1 branded search term
- rodgers co
Steens Law
1 branded search term
- steens law
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