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Blokhaus vs OneStaff:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, OneStaff had more branded searches than Blokhaus among Invercargill recruitment agencies in New Zealand. OneStaff had about 250 branded searches, while Blokhaus had 20. OneStaff made up 35.7% of all Invercargill recruitment agency searches we track, and Blokhaus accounted for 2.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Invercargill recruitment agencies, OneStaff appeared in three of the four answers and Blokhaus in none.

Among Invercargill recruitment agencies in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

OneStaff, about 13 searches for every 1 for Blokhaus

OneStaff 250 searchesBlokhaus 20 searches

Who does AI mention more?

OneStaff, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Blokhaus in 0

OneStaff in 3 of 4Blokhaus in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

OneStaff, the only one of the two named

OneStaff first in 3Blokhaus never named

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Top Invercargill recruitment agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, OneStaff was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Blokhaus 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. Enterprise Recruitment1st
  2. OneStaff2nd
  3. NZ Labour Hire3rd
  4. First Base Recruitment4th
  5. Advanced Personnel Recruitment5th
  6. HR South6th
  7. Blokhaus–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Enterprise Recruitment3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • OneStaff3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • First Base Recruitment2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • NZ Labour Hire2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Advanced Personnel Recruitment1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • HR South1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Blokhaus0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about Invercargill recruitment agencies

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 Blokhaus or OneStaff more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Blokhaus and OneStaff by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Invercargill recruitment agencies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Blokhaus and OneStaff among Invercargill recruitment agencies in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for OneStaff, Blokhaus. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthEnterprise RecruitmentOneStaffAdvanced Personnel RecruitmentFirst Base RecruitmentBlokhausHR SouthNZ Labour Hire
Oct 202534.4%37.5%10.9%4.7%1.6%6.3%4.7%
Nov 202538.3%38.3%9.9%2.5%1.2%6.2%3.7%
Dec 202547.7%22.7%13.6%4.5%2.3%4.5%4.5%
Jan 202649.2%26.2%9.2%4.6%1.5%6.2%3.1%
Feb 202637.3%37.3%10.4%4.5%1.5%4.5%4.5%
Mar 202640.7%27.9%10.5%7%2.3%8.1%3.5%
Apr 202637.5%30.4%12.5%3.6%3.6%8.9%3.6%
May 202635.7%30%17.1%4.3%2.9%5.7%4.3%
Jun 202630.5%42.7%12.2%3.7%2.4%3.7%4.9%
Jul 202635.1%41.6%10.4%3.9%1.3%3.9%3.9%
Aug 202640.3%29.9%13.4%4.5%3%6%3%
Sep 202637.1%35.7%14.3%4.3%2.9%2.9%2.9%

How has the Blokhaus and OneStaff comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Invercargill recruitment agencies in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, OneStaff gained share of searches among Invercargill recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 29.9% to 35.7%.

  2. In September 2026, Blokhaus rose from 6th to 5th among Invercargill recruitment agencies in New Zealand.

How are branded searches counted?

10 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Blokhaus’ and OneStaff’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.

Blokhaus

2 branded search terms

  • blokhaus
  • blokhaus recruitment

OneStaff

8 branded search terms

  • one staff
  • one staff agency
  • one staff recruitment
  • OneStaff
  • onestaff agency
  • onestaff invercargill
  • onestaff jobs
  • onestaff recruitment

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