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Foleys vs Mains Plumbers:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Foleys had more branded searches than Mains Plumbers among Dunedin plumbing companies in New Zealand. Foleys had about 680 branded searches, while Mains Plumbers had 90. Foleys made up 71.6% of all Dunedin plumbing company searches we track, and Mains Plumbers accounted for 9.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Dunedin plumbing companies, Foleys appeared in three of the four answers and Mains Plumbers in one. Foleys was mentioned before Mains Plumbers in every answer that named either.

Among Dunedin plumbing companies in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Foleys, about 8 searches for every 1 for Mains Plumbers

Foleys 680 searchesMains Plumbers 90 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Foleys, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Mains Plumbers in 1

Foleys in 3 of 4Mains Plumbers in 1 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Foleys, named ahead of Mains Plumbers in 2 of 2 answers

Foleys first in 2Mains Plumbers 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. Mains Plumbers 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 Mains Plumbers 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 Mains Plumbers more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Foleys and Mains Plumbers 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 Mains Plumbers among Dunedin plumbing companies in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Foleys, Mains Plumbers. 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 Mains Plumbers 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, Mains Plumbers gained share of searches among Dunedin plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 5.8% to 9.5%.

  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 Mains Plumbers’ branded searches counted?

12 search terms

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

Mains Plumbers

2 branded search terms

  • mains plumbers
  • mains plumbers dunedin

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