Foleys vs Walton Plumbing:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Foleys had more branded searches than Walton Plumbing among Christchurch plumbing companies in New Zealand. Foleys had about 470 branded searches, while Walton Plumbing had 110. Foleys made up 32.4% of all Christchurch plumbing company searches we track, and Walton Plumbing accounted for 7.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch plumbing companies, Walton Plumbing appeared in two of the four answers and Foleys in one. Foleys and Walton Plumbing were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Foleys, about 4 searches for every 1 for Walton Plumbing
Who does AI mention more?
Walton Plumbing, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Foleys in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top Christchurch plumbing companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Walton Plumbing was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and 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. Foleys and Walton Plumbing were each listed first in one of the two answers 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.
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
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plumbing company should I hire in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plumbing companies in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plumbing company in Christchurch, New Zealand for a burst pipe?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“plumber christchurch”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“emergency plumber christchurch”
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 Foleys or Walton Plumbing more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Foleys and Walton Plumbing 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.
Share of searches by month for Foleys, Walton Plumbing. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Foleys | Clyne & Bennie | ACF Plumbing | Plumbquick | Walton Plumbing | Plumb Fast | Taylor Plumbing Christchurch | Aotea Plumbing & Drainage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 35.8% | 30.2% | 10.7% | 6.3% | 10.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.9% | 25.8% | 11.3% | 8.9% | 13.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 34% | 26% | 14% | 8.7% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.67% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.1% | 28.9% | 12.6% | 8.9% | 12.6% | 0.74% | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.9% | 27.7% | 15% | 6.9% | 12.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.8% | 30.8% | 13.5% | 9% | 13.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 31.3% | 28.9% | 12.7% | 7.2% | 15.7% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.9% | 26.6% | 11.7% | 21.2% | 11.7% | 0.9% | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 28% | 30.6% | 13.5% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 23.9% | 32.1% | 14.1% | 12% | 11.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 29.2% | 29.8% | 16.1% | 9.9% | 10.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Oct 2026 | 32.4% | 26.9% | 17.9% | 9.7% | 7.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
How has branded search for Foleys and Walton Plumbing changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Foleys was ahead of Walton Plumbing in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Foleys’ share of searches among Christchurch plumbing companies in New Zealand moved from 35.8% to 32.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 570 to 470.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Walton Plumbing’s share of searches among Christchurch plumbing companies in New Zealand moved from 10.7% to 7.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 110.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch plumbing companies in October 2026?
2 changes

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

In October 2026, Walton Plumbing lost share of searches among Christchurch plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 10.6% to 7.6%.
How are Foleys’ and Walton Plumbing’s branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Foleys’ and Walton Plumbing’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.
Foleys
7 branded search terms
- foleys
- foleys hvac
- foleys oamaru
- foleys plumbing
- foleys queenstown
- foleys timaru
- foleys twizel
Walton Plumbing
1 branded search term
- walton plumbing
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