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Nelson architecture firms in New Zealand:Which brands are most popular in search?

In August 2026, JTB Architects was the most searched among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand, with an estimated 80 branded searches and 38.1% estimated Share of Search within this set.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. JTB Architects38.1%
  2. Irving Smith Architects28.6%
  3. Fineline Architecture19%
  4. Waka Group14.3%

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Compare Nelson architecture firms using branded searches made in Nelson. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for JTB Architects, Irving Smith Architects, Fineline Architecture, Waka Group. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthJTB ArchitectsIrving Smith ArchitectsFineline ArchitectureWaka Group
Oct 202552.6%26.3%10.5%10.5%
Nov 202560%15%15%10%
Dec 202542.9%28.6%14.3%14.3%
Jan 202662.5%12.5%12.5%12.5%
Feb 202647.8%26.1%17.4%8.7%
Mar 202645.5%22.7%22.7%9.1%
Apr 202637.5%18.8%31.3%12.5%
May 202650%15%25%10%
Jun 202636.8%26.3%21.1%15.8%
Jul 202642.9%21.4%14.3%21.4%
Aug 202638.1%28.6%19%14.3%
Sep 2026————

This month’s ranking, August 2026

  1. held 1st · 80 estimated branded searches · +33.3% vs prior month · -4.8 points

  2. held 2nd · 60 estimated branded searches · +100% vs prior month · +7.1 points

  3. moved from 4th to 3rd · 40 estimated branded searches · +100% vs prior month · +4.8 points

  4. 4.Waka Group

    14.3%

    moved from 3rd to 4th · 30 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -7.1 points

Compare search popularity between leading brands

Which brand is most popular in search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand?

In August 2026, JTB Architects was the most searched among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand, with an estimated 80 branded searches and 38.1% estimated Share of Search within this set. Irving Smith Architects is in 2nd place, 9.5 percentage points behind at 28.6% Share of Search.

New Zealand nelson architecture firms, last 12 months ending September 2026
BrandShare of SearchPeakLowRank
JTB Architects52.6% → 38.1%62.5%Jan 202636.8%Jun 20261st
Irving Smith Architects26.3% → 28.6%28.6%Dec 202512.5%Jan 20262nd
Fineline Architecture10.5% → 19%31.3%Apr 202610.5%Oct 20253rd
Waka Group10.5% → 14.3%21.4%Jul 20268.7%Feb 20264th

Each finding as a sentence

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, JTB Architects’ estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand decreased from 52.6% to 38.1%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Irving Smith Architects’ estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand increased from 26.3% to 28.6%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Fineline Architecture’s estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand increased from 10.5% to 19%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Waka Group’s estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand increased from 10.5% to 14.3%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, JTB Architects’ estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand peaked at 62.5% in January 2026 and was lowest at 36.8% in June 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Irving Smith Architects’ estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand peaked at 28.6% in December 2025 and was lowest at 12.5% in January 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Fineline Architecture’s estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand peaked at 31.3% in April 2026 and was lowest at 10.5% in October 2025.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Waka Group’s estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand peaked at 21.4% in July 2026 and was lowest at 8.7% in February 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand nelson architecture firms in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Fineline Architecture overtook Waka Group to rank 3rd among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand, at 19%.

  2. In August 2026, Irving Smith Architects gained estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand, from 21.4% to 28.6%.

  3. In August 2026, Waka Group lost estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand, from 21.4% to 14.3%.

  4. In August 2026, JTB Architects lost estimated Share of Search among nelson architecture firms in New Zealand, from 42.9% to 38.1%.

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