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Grayson Clements vs Norris Ward McKinnon:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Norris Ward McKinnon had more branded searches than Grayson Clements among Hamilton law firms in New Zealand. Norris Ward McKinnon had about 880 branded searches, while Grayson Clements had 160. Norris Ward McKinnon made up 43.6% of all Hamilton law firm searches we track, and Grayson Clements accounted for 7.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Hamilton law firms, Norris Ward McKinnon appeared in three of the four answers and Grayson Clements in none.

Among Hamilton law firms in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Norris Ward McKinnon, about 6 searches for every 1 for Grayson Clements

Norris Ward McKinnon 880 searchesGrayson Clements 160 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Norris Ward McKinnon, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Grayson Clements in 0

Norris Ward McKinnon in 3 of 4Grayson Clements in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Norris Ward McKinnon, the only one of the two named

Norris Ward McKinnon first in 3Grayson Clements never named

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Top Hamilton law firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Norris Ward McKinnon was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Grayson Clements did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Norris Ward McKinnon1st
  2. Atticus Legal2nd
  3. The Legal Stuff3rd
  4. Sharma Law4th
  5. DTI Lawyers–
  6. Grayson Clements–
  7. KJ Law–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • The Legal Stuff4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Atticus Legal4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Norris Ward McKinnon3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Sharma Law3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • DTI Lawyers0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Grayson Clements0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • KJ Law0 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 21, 2026.

Is Grayson Clements or Norris Ward McKinnon more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Grayson Clements and Norris Ward McKinnon by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Hamilton law firms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Grayson Clements and Norris Ward McKinnon among Hamilton law firms in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Norris Ward McKinnon, Grayson Clements. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthNorris Ward McKinnonThe Legal StuffDTI LawyersGrayson ClementsSharma LawAtticus LegalKJ Law
Nov 202535.5%15.8%16.7%10.8%6.9%8.4%5.9%
Dec 202535.8%23.6%11.5%9.1%6.7%8.5%4.8%
Jan 202637.3%20.3%11.4%7.6%8.9%8.9%5.7%
Feb 202637.1%16.5%14.9%7.7%10.8%8.8%4.1%
Mar 202637.8%16.7%14.6%8.2%11.2%7.3%4.3%
Apr 202636%19.5%13.4%7.9%10.4%8.5%4.3%
May 202639.1%21.2%13%7.1%7.6%7.6%4.3%
Jun 202636.9%24.6%14.4%7.7%5.6%7.2%3.6%
Jul 202631.9%25.9%15.7%8.1%7.6%7.6%3.2%
Aug 202638.8%17.2%18.9%10.1%6.2%6.2%2.6%
Sep 202635.8%19.4%17.9%7.5%8.5%7%4%
Oct 202643.6%19.3%13.9%7.9%6.9%5.4%3%

How has branded search for Grayson Clements and Norris Ward McKinnon changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Hamilton law firms in October 2026?

2 changes
  1. In October 2026, Norris Ward McKinnon gained share of searches among Hamilton law firms in New Zealand, from 35.8% to 43.6%.

  2. In October 2026, Grayson Clements rose from 5th to 4th among Hamilton law firms in New Zealand.

How are Grayson Clements’ and Norris Ward McKinnon’s branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Grayson Clements’ and Norris Ward McKinnon’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.

Grayson Clements

2 branded search terms

  • grayson clements
  • grayson clements lawyers

Norris Ward McKinnon

1 branded search term

  • norris ward mckinnon

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