Bunnings vs Mitre 10:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bunnings and Mitre 10 were level in searches among outdoor furniture brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 368K branded searches each, at 46% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about outdoor furniture brands, Bunnings and Mitre 10 each appeared in one of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Bunnings and Mitre 10 are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 1 of 4 answers.
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Top outdoor furniture brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Bunnings and Mitre 10 were each mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview.
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.
Freedom Furniture3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Design Warehouse3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
DEVON3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Outside Space3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Danske Møbler3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Trade Tested2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Bunnings1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Mitre 101 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sunbrella1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Keter0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about outdoor furniture brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which outdoor furniture brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best outdoor furniture brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best outdoor furniture brand in New Zealand for a backyard?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“garden furniture nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“patio furniture nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is Bunnings or Mitre 10 more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bunnings and Mitre 10 by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 outdoor furniture brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Bunnings, Mitre 10. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bunnings | Mitre 10 | Trade Tested | Freedom Furniture | Design Warehouse | Keter | DEVON | Outside Space | Sunbrella | Nardi | Danske Møbler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.8% | 45.8% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 0.29% | 0.09% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.01% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.6% | 45.6% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.09% | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.4% | 45.4% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 0.24% | 0.08% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 45% | 45% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 0.19% | 0.1% | 0.08% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.1% | 46.1% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.8% | 45.8% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 0.24% | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.4% | 45.4% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 0.08% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 45.8% | 45.8% | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.24% | 0.08% | 0.04% | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.4% | 41.2% | 3.5% | 4.5% | 0.22% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.8% | 41.5% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.26% | 0.08% | 0.03% | 0.02% | <0.01% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.4% | 46.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.24% | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 46% | 46% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
How has the Bunnings and Mitre 10 comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bunnings was ahead of Mitre 10 in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bunnings’ share of searches among outdoor furniture brands in New Zealand moved from 45.8% to 46%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 368K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mitre 10’s share of searches among outdoor furniture brands in New Zealand moved from 45.8% to 46%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 368K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand outdoor furniture brands in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bunnings’ and Mitre 10’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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