RTA Studio vs Warren and Mahoney:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Warren and Mahoney had more branded searches than RTA Studio among Auckland architecture firms in New Zealand. Warren and Mahoney had about 720 branded searches, while RTA Studio had 390. Warren and Mahoney made up 20.6% of all Auckland architecture firm searches we track, and RTA Studio accounted for 11.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland architecture firms, RTA Studio and Warren and Mahoney each appeared in two of the three answers. RTA Studio was mentioned before Warren and Mahoney in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Warren and Mahoney, about 85% more searches than RTA Studio
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 3 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
RTA Studio, named ahead of Warren and Mahoney in 2 of 2 answers
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Top Auckland architecture firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, RTA Studio and Warren and Mahoney were each mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. RTA Studio was listed before Warren and Mahoney in every answer that named either.
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.
Fearon Hay3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Warren and Mahoney2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Jasmax2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- RTA Studio2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
ASC Architects0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Apex Architecture0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Mako Architecture0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
BDG Architects0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which architecture firm should I hire in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best architecture firms in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best architecture firm in Auckland, New Zealand for new building design?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“auckland architecture firms”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“architects auckland nz”
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 20, 2026.
Is RTA Studio or Warren and Mahoney more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for RTA Studio and Warren and Mahoney by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight Auckland architecture firms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Warren and Mahoney, RTA Studio. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ASC Architects | Warren and Mahoney | Fearon Hay | Jasmax | RTA Studio | Apex Architecture | Mako Architecture | BDG Architects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 15.2% | 22.7% | 17.8% | 15.2% | 12.4% | 2.8% | 8.3% | 5.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.5% | 16.8% | 19.8% | 16.8% | 11.2% | 4.9% | 4% | 6.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 16.7% | 25% | 20.8% | 13.5% | 11.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 19% | 23.2% | 19.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 2.3% | 5.5% | 5.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 17.3% | 21.1% | 17.6% | 17.3% | 11.4% | 4.1% | 5% | 6.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 15% | 22.3% | 17.5% | 18.3% | 12.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 18.3% | 22.3% | 22.9% | 14.9% | 9.9% | 2.2% | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| May 2026 | 15.9% | 23.8% | 20% | 19.5% | 8.6% | 3% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 18.8% | 23% | 19.4% | 12.6% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 5.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 19.5% | 27% | 17.6% | 15.9% | 8.6% | 3% | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 14.3% | 21.3% | 22% | 17.4% | 11.6% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 20.6% | 20.6% | 19.7% | 16.9% | 11.1% | 4% | 4% | 3.1% |
How has the RTA Studio and Warren and Mahoney comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Warren and Mahoney was ahead of RTA Studio in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RTA Studio’s share of searches among Auckland architecture firms in New Zealand moved from 12.4% to 11.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 480 to 390.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Warren and Mahoney’s share of searches among Auckland architecture firms in New Zealand moved from 22.7% to 20.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 720.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland architecture firms in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, ASC Architects overtook Fearon Hay and 2 others to become the leader among Auckland architecture firms in New Zealand, with 20.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Warren and Mahoney lost share of searches among Auckland architecture firms in New Zealand, from 21.3% to 20.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for RTA Studio in New Zealand fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 390 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using RTA Studio’s and Warren and Mahoney’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.
RTA Studio
1 branded search term
- rta studio
Warren and Mahoney
2 branded search terms
- warren and mahoney
- warrenandmahoney
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