Skilled Electrical vs Winchester Electrical:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Skilled Electrical had more branded searches than Winchester Electrical among Christchurch electrical contractors in New Zealand. Skilled Electrical had about 90 branded searches, while Winchester Electrical had 70. Skilled Electrical made up 5.6% of all Christchurch electrical contractor searches we track, and Winchester Electrical accounted for 4.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch electrical contractors, Skilled Electrical and Winchester Electrical each appeared in two of the three answers. Winchester Electrical was mentioned before Skilled Electrical in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Skilled Electrical, about 29% more searches than Winchester Electrical
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 3 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Winchester Electrical, named ahead of Skilled Electrical in 2 of 3 answers
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Top Christchurch electrical contractors in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Skilled Electrical and Winchester Electrical were each mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Winchester Electrical was listed before Skilled Electrical in two out of 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.
ATL Electrical3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
JMW Electrical Services2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Skilled Electrical2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Winchester Electrical2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Christchurch Electrical1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Foleys0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Mainland Electrical0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Pye Electrical0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Prolec0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which electrical contractor should I hire in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best electrical contractors in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best electrical contractor in Christchurch, New Zealand for a commercial install?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electrician christchurch nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electrical contractors christchurch”
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 Skilled Electrical or Winchester Electrical more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Skilled Electrical and Winchester Electrical by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine Christchurch electrical contractors we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Skilled Electrical, Winchester Electrical. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Christchurch Electrical | Foleys | ATL Electrical | JMW Electrical Services | Mainland Electrical | Skilled Electrical | Winchester Electrical | Pye Electrical | Prolec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 33.6% | 23.1% | 18.2% | 4.9% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 0.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.9% | 20.5% | 18.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 3.6% | 0.89% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.1% | 21.8% | 14.3% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 0.68% |
| Feb 2026 | 35% | 19.7% | 15.3% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 8% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.8% | 21.9% | 21.2% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.66% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.6% | 20.3% | 20.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 32.7% | 22% | 21.3% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 0.67% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.1% | 19.3% | 18.2% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 0.57% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.9% | 20.9% | 22.7% | 2.9% | 4.1% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.3% | 18.8% | 22.9% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.6% | 24% | 14.4% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 4.8% | 1.4% |
| Oct 2026 | 30.2% | 25.3% | 19.8% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
How has branded search for Skilled Electrical and Winchester Electrical changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: Winchester Electrical took it in January 2026, Skilled Electrical took it in February 2026, Winchester Electrical took it in May 2026, Skilled Electrical took it in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Skilled Electrical’s share of searches among Christchurch electrical contractors in New Zealand moved from 4.9% to 5.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 90.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Winchester Electrical’s share of searches among Christchurch electrical contractors in New Zealand moved from 4.9% to 4.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 70.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch electrical contractors in October 2026?
4 changes

In October 2026, JMW Electrical Services overtook Skilled Electrical and Winchester Electrical to rank 4th among Christchurch electrical contractors in New Zealand, with 5.6% of the searches.

In October 2026, Mainland Electrical overtook Skilled Electrical and Winchester Electrical to rank 5th among Christchurch electrical contractors in New Zealand, with 5.6% of the searches.

In October 2026, Winchester Electrical lost share of searches among Christchurch electrical contractors in New Zealand, from 6.2% to 4.3%.

In October 2026, Skilled Electrical lost share of searches among Christchurch electrical contractors in New Zealand, from 6.2% to 5.6%.
How are Skilled Electrical’s and Winchester Electrical’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Skilled Electrical’s and Winchester Electrical’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.
Skilled Electrical
1 branded search term
- skilled electrical christchurch
Winchester Electrical
1 branded search term
- winchester electrical
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