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ACF Plumbing vs Foleys:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Foleys had more branded searches than ACF Plumbing among Christchurch plumbing companies in New Zealand. Foleys had about 470 branded searches, while ACF Plumbing had 260. Foleys made up 32.4% of all Christchurch plumbing company searches we track, and ACF Plumbing accounted for 17.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch plumbing companies, ACF Plumbing appeared in two of the four answers and Foleys in one. ACF Plumbing was mentioned before Foleys in every answer that named either.

Among Christchurch plumbing companies in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Foleys, about 81% more searches than ACF Plumbing

Foleys 470 searchesACF Plumbing 260 searches

Who does AI mention more?

ACF Plumbing, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Foleys in 1

ACF Plumbing in 2 of 4Foleys in 1 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

ACF Plumbing, named ahead of Foleys in 2 of 2 answers

ACF Plumbing first in 2Foleys never first

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Top Christchurch plumbing companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, ACF Plumbing was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Foleys was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. ACF Plumbing was listed before Foleys in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Plumbquick1st
  2. ACF Plumbing2nd
  3. Clyne & Bennie3rd
  4. Walton Plumbing4th
  5. Plumb Fast5th
  6. Foleys6th
  7. Taylor Plumbing Christchurch–
  8. Aotea Plumbing & Drainage–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Plumbquick4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Clyne & Bennie2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • ACF Plumbing2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Walton Plumbing2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Plumb Fast2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Foleys1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Taylor Plumbing Christchurch0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Aotea Plumbing & Drainage0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

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 ACF Plumbing or Foleys more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for ACF Plumbing and Foleys by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight Christchurch plumbing companies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

ACF Plumbing and Foleys among Christchurch plumbing companies in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Foleys, ACF Plumbing. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthFoleysClyne & BennieACF PlumbingPlumbquickWalton PlumbingPlumb FastTaylor Plumbing ChristchurchAotea Plumbing & Drainage
Nov 202535.8%30.2%10.7%6.3%10.7%1.9%3.1%1.3%
Dec 202533.9%25.8%11.3%8.9%13.7%1.6%3.2%1.6%
Jan 202634%26%14%8.7%11.3%2.7%2.7%0.67%
Feb 202631.1%28.9%12.6%8.9%12.6%0.74%3.7%1.5%
Mar 202632.9%27.7%15%6.9%12.1%1.2%2.9%1.2%
Apr 202628.8%30.8%13.5%9%13.5%1.9%1.3%1.3%
May 202631.3%28.9%12.7%7.2%15.7%1.2%1.8%1.2%
Jun 202623.9%26.6%11.7%21.2%11.7%0.9%3.2%0.9%
Jul 202628%30.6%13.5%11.9%10.9%2.1%2.1%1%
Aug 202623.9%32.1%14.1%12%11.4%1.6%3.8%1.1%
Sep 202629.2%29.8%16.1%9.9%10.6%1.2%1.9%1.2%
Oct 202632.4%26.9%17.9%9.7%7.6%2.1%2.1%1.4%

How has branded search for ACF Plumbing and Foleys changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch plumbing companies in October 2026?

2 changes

  1. In October 2026, Foleys overtook Clyne & Bennie to become the leader among Christchurch plumbing companies in New Zealand, with 32.4% of the searches.

  2. In October 2026, ACF Plumbing gained share of searches among Christchurch plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 16.1% to 17.9%.

How are ACF Plumbing’s and Foleys’ branded searches counted?

8 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ACF Plumbing’s and Foleys’ 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.

ACF Plumbing

1 branded search term

  • acf plumbing

Foleys

7 branded search terms

  • foleys
  • foleys hvac
  • foleys oamaru
  • foleys plumbing
  • foleys queenstown
  • foleys timaru
  • foleys twizel

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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