Horouta Pharmacy vs Sean Shivnan Pharmacy:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Sean Shivnan Pharmacy had more branded searches than Horouta Pharmacy among Gisborne pharmacies in New Zealand. Sean Shivnan Pharmacy had about 860 branded searches, while Horouta Pharmacy had 610. Sean Shivnan Pharmacy made up 21.2% of all Gisborne pharmacy searches we track, and Horouta Pharmacy accounted for 15.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Gisborne pharmacies, Horouta Pharmacy appeared in two of the three answers and Sean Shivnan Pharmacy in one. Horouta Pharmacy and Sean Shivnan Pharmacy were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Sean Shivnan Pharmacy, about 41% more searches than Horouta Pharmacy
Who does AI mention more?
Horouta Pharmacy, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Sean Shivnan Pharmacy in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top Gisborne pharmacies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Horouta Pharmacy was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Sean Shivnan Pharmacy was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. Horouta Pharmacy and Sean Shivnan Pharmacy 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.
Gordon's Pharmacy3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Pharmacy Three Rivers3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Pharmacy 532 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Horouta Pharmacy2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Sean Shivnan Pharmacy1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pharmacy should I shop at in Gisborne, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pharmacies in Gisborne, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pharmacy in Gisborne, New Zealand for prescriptions?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gisborne chemist”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pharmacy gisborne”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Horouta Pharmacy or Sean Shivnan Pharmacy more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Horouta Pharmacy and Sean Shivnan Pharmacy by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five Gisborne pharmacies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Sean Shivnan Pharmacy, Horouta Pharmacy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pharmacy 53 | Sean Shivnan Pharmacy | Horouta Pharmacy | Gordon's Pharmacy | Pharmacy Three Rivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 51.7% | 18.4% | 12.7% | 10.8% | 6.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.9% | 15.8% | 12.3% | 12.8% | 6.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.2% | 17.8% | 12.9% | 10.1% | 7.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.4% | 18.2% | 14.5% | 12% | 5.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.4% | 19.3% | 12.1% | 11% | 6.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.5% | 20.1% | 10.2% | 10.7% | 6.5% |
| May 2026 | 52.7% | 20.6% | 10.4% | 10.9% | 5.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.4% | 20.5% | 12.7% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.3% | 22% | 15.8% | 10.5% | 6.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.1% | 19.5% | 14.1% | 12.5% | 4.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.2% | 19.4% | 15.5% | 11.4% | 5.4% |
| Oct 2026 | 45.9% | 21.2% | 15.1% | 11.4% | 6.4% |
How has branded search for Horouta Pharmacy and Sean Shivnan Pharmacy changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sean Shivnan Pharmacy was ahead of Horouta Pharmacy in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Horouta Pharmacy’s share of searches among Gisborne pharmacies in New Zealand moved from 12.7% to 15.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 520 to 610.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Sean Shivnan Pharmacy’s share of searches among Gisborne pharmacies in New Zealand moved from 18.4% to 21.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 750 to 860.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Gisborne pharmacies in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, Sean Shivnan Pharmacy gained share of searches among Gisborne pharmacies in New Zealand, from 19.4% to 21.2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Horouta Pharmacy in New Zealand rose 17.3% over 12 measured months, from 520 to 610 in October 2026.
How are Horouta Pharmacy’s and Sean Shivnan Pharmacy’s branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Horouta Pharmacy’s and Sean Shivnan Pharmacy’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.
Horouta Pharmacy
2 branded search terms
- horouta pharmacy
- horouta pharmacy gisborne
Sean Shivnan Pharmacy
3 branded search terms
- sean shivnan
- sean shivnan pharmacy
- shivnan pharmacy
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