Spectral vs Stantec:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Spectral had more branded searches than Stantec among Palmerston North civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand. Spectral had about 40 branded searches, while Stantec had 30. Spectral made up 16% of all Palmerston North civil and structural engineering consultancy searches we track, and Stantec accounted for 12%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Palmerston North civil and structural engineering consultancies, Stantec appeared in two of the three answers and Spectral in none.
Who do people search for more?
Spectral, about 33% more searches than Stantec
Who does AI mention more?
Stantec, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Spectral in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Stantec, the only one of the two named
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Top Palmerston North civil and structural engineering consultancies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Stantec was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Spectral 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.
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which civil and structural engineering consultancy should I hire in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best civil and structural engineering consultancies in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best civil and structural engineering consultancy in Palmerston North, New Zealand for a building project?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“structural engineer palmerston north”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“engineering consultancies palmerston north”
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 Spectral or Stantec more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Spectral and Stantec by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six Palmerston North civil and structural engineering consultancies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Spectral, Stantec. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Resonant | Beca | Spectral | Stantec | Silvester Clark | Vert-X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 41.7% | 25% | 13.9% | 11.1% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 35% | 30% | 10% | 15% | 5% | 5% |
| Jan 2026 | 28.6% | 32.1% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 3.6% | 7.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.4% | 20.7% | 17.2% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 3.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.4% | 28.1% | 15.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 3.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.1% | 33.3% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| May 2026 | 50% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.7% | 29% | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.6% | 28.6% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 4.8% | 9.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.4% | 31% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 3.4% | 6.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 40% | 24% | 12% | 12% | 4% | 8% |
| Oct 2026 | 36% | 20% | 16% | 12% | 8% | 8% |
How has branded search for Spectral and Stantec changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: Stantec took it in December 2025, Spectral took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Spectral’s share of searches among Palmerston North civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand moved from 13.9% to 16%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 40.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Stantec’s share of searches among Palmerston North civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand moved from 11.1% to 12%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 30.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Palmerston North civil and structural engineering consultancies in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Spectral gained share of searches among Palmerston North civil and structural engineering consultancies in New Zealand, from 12% to 16%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Stantec in New Zealand fell 25% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 30 in October 2026.
How are Spectral’s and Stantec’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Spectral’s and Stantec’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.
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