Fast Flow Plumbing vs Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining had more branded searches than Fast Flow Plumbing among Palmerston North plumbing companies in New Zealand. Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining had about 90 branded searches, while Fast Flow Plumbing had 50. Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining made up 24.3% of all Palmerston North plumbing company searches we track, and Fast Flow Plumbing accounted for 13.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Palmerston North plumbing companies, Fast Flow Plumbing and Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining each appeared in three of the four answers. Fast Flow Plumbing was mentioned before Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining, about 80% more searches than Fast Flow Plumbing
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Fast Flow Plumbing, named ahead of Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining in 2 of 3 answers
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Top Palmerston North plumbing companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Fast Flow Plumbing and Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining were each mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Fast Flow Plumbing was listed before Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining in two out of three answers.
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.
Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Fast Flow Plumbing3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Foleys1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Semtex Plumbing, Drainage & Gas0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plumbing company should I hire in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plumbing companies in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plumbing company in Palmerston North, New Zealand for a leaky pipe?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“plumber palmerston north”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“emergency plumber palmerston north”
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 Fast Flow Plumbing or Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Fast Flow Plumbing and Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four Palmerston North plumbing companies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining, Fast Flow Plumbing. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Foleys | Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining | Semtex Plumbing, Drainage & Gas | Fast Flow Plumbing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 50% | 10.7% | 21.4% | 17.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.7% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 16.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.5% | 9.1% | 24.2% | 12.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.8% | 20.9% | 14% | 16.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 50% | 13.2% | 23.7% | 13.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.9% | 14.3% | 28.6% | 14.3% |
| May 2026 | 60% | 16% | 8% | 16% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.4% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 15.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.2% | 11.8% | 20.6% | 26.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.1% | 19.6% | 26.1% | 15.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.7% | 11.1% | 27.8% | 19.4% |
| Oct 2026 | 40.5% | 24.3% | 21.6% | 13.5% |
How has branded search for Fast Flow Plumbing and Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 5 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining took it in February 2026, Fast Flow Plumbing took it in June 2026, Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining took it in August 2026, Fast Flow Plumbing took it in September 2026, Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining took it in October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Fast Flow Plumbing’s share of searches among Palmerston North plumbing companies in New Zealand moved from 17.9% to 13.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 50.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining’s share of searches among Palmerston North plumbing companies in New Zealand moved from 10.7% to 24.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 90.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Palmerston North plumbing companies in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining overtook Semtex Plumbing, Drainage & Gas and Fast Flow Plumbing to rank 2nd among Palmerston North plumbing companies in New Zealand, with 24.3% of the searches.

In October 2026, Fast Flow Plumbing lost share of searches among Palmerston North plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 19.4% to 13.5%.
How are Fast Flow Plumbing’s and Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fast Flow Plumbing’s and Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining’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.
Fast Flow Plumbing
1 branded search term
- fast flow plumbing
Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining
1 branded search term
- semtex plumbing civil & pipe relining
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