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

In October 2026, Foleys had more branded searches than Laser Plumbing among Dunedin plumbing companies in New Zealand. Foleys had about 680 branded searches, while Laser Plumbing had 110. Foleys made up 71.6% of all Dunedin plumbing company searches we track, and Laser Plumbing accounted for 11.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Dunedin plumbing companies, Foleys appeared in three of the four answers and Laser Plumbing in one. Foleys was mentioned before Laser Plumbing in every answer that named either.

Among Dunedin plumbing companies in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Foleys, about 6 searches for every 1 for Laser Plumbing

Foleys 680 searchesLaser Plumbing 110 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Foleys, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Laser Plumbing in 1

Foleys in 3 of 4Laser Plumbing in 1 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

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

Foleys first in 2Laser Plumbing never first

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Top Dunedin plumbing companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

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

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Gas & Water1st
  2. Wright Plumbing and Drainage2nd
  3. McNab Plumbing3rd
  4. Foleys4th
  5. Laser Plumbing5th
  6. Mains Plumbers6th
  7. iPlumb Plumbing and Gas7th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Foleys3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Gas & Water3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Wright Plumbing and Drainage3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • McNab Plumbing3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Laser Plumbing1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Mains Plumbers1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • iPlumb Plumbing and Gas1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Foleys or Laser Plumbing more popular in search?

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

Foleys and Laser Plumbing among Dunedin plumbing companies in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthFoleysLaser PlumbingMains PlumbersGas & WaterWright Plumbing and DrainageiPlumb Plumbing and GasMcNab Plumbing
Nov 202574%13%7%2%1%2%1%
Dec 202574.4%11.5%7.7%2.6%1.3%1.3%1.3%
Jan 202670.8%12.4%9%3.4%1.1%1.1%2.2%
Feb 202678.7%10.6%5.3%2.1%1.1%1.1%1.1%
Mar 202674%15.4%5.7%2.4%0.81%0.81%0.81%
Apr 202676.3%11.8%6.5%2.2%1.1%1.1%1.1%
May 202675%12.5%6.7%1.9%1.9%0.96%0.96%
Jun 202675.2%9.3%8.5%2.3%2.3%1.6%0.78%
Jul 202670.1%13.7%6.8%4.3%1.7%2.6%0.85%
Aug 202672.1%13.5%7.2%3.6%1.8%0.9%0.9%
Sep 202672.1%12.5%5.8%3.8%1.9%0.96%2.9%
Oct 202671.6%11.6%9.5%3.2%2.1%1.1%1.1%

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

3 findings

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

2 changes

  1. In October 2026, Laser Plumbing lost share of searches among Dunedin plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 12.5% to 11.6%.

  2. In October 2026, Foleys lost share of searches among Dunedin plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 72.1% to 71.6%.

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

13 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Foleys’ and Laser 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

10 branded search terms

  • foleys
  • foleys central otago
  • foleys dunedin
  • foleys hvac
  • foleys oamaru
  • foleys plumbing
  • foleys queenstown
  • foleys timaru
  • foleys twizel
  • vince basile plumbing

Laser Plumbing

3 branded search terms

  • laser plumbing
  • laser plumbing dunedin
  • laserplumbing

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