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Foleys vs Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Foleys had more branded searches than Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining among Palmerston North plumbing companies in New Zealand. Foleys had about 150 branded searches, while Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining had 90. Foleys made up 40.5% of all Palmerston North plumbing company searches we track, and Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining accounted for 24.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Palmerston North plumbing companies, Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining appeared in three of the four answers and Foleys in one. Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining was mentioned before Foleys in every answer.

Among Palmerston North plumbing companies in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Foleys, about 67% more searches than Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining

Foleys 150 searchesSemtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining 90 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Foleys in 1

Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining in 3 of 4Foleys in 1 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining, named ahead of Foleys in every answer

Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining first in 3Foleys never first

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Top Palmerston North plumbing companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Foleys was mentioned in one out of four: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in the Google AI Overview. Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining was listed before Foleys in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Fast Flow Plumbing1st
  2. Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining2nd
  3. Foleys–
  4. Semtex Plumbing, Drainage & Gas–

Mentioned by AI

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

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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 Foleys or Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Foleys 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.

Foleys and Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining among Palmerston North plumbing companies in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Foleys, Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthFoleysSemtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe ReliningSemtex Plumbing, Drainage & GasFast Flow Plumbing
Nov 202550%10.7%21.4%17.9%
Dec 202556.7%13.3%13.3%16.7%
Jan 202654.5%9.1%24.2%12.1%
Feb 202648.8%20.9%14%16.3%
Mar 202650%13.2%23.7%13.2%
Apr 202642.9%14.3%28.6%14.3%
May 202660%16%8%16%
Jun 202665.4%11.5%7.7%15.4%
Jul 202641.2%11.8%20.6%26.5%
Aug 202639.1%19.6%26.1%15.2%
Sep 202641.7%11.1%27.8%19.4%
Oct 202640.5%24.3%21.6%13.5%

How has branded search for Foleys and Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Palmerston North plumbing companies in October 2026?

2 changes

  1. 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.

  2. In October 2026, Foleys lost share of searches among Palmerston North plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 41.7% to 40.5%.

How are Foleys’ and Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining’s branded searches counted?

10 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Foleys’ 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.

Foleys

9 branded search terms

  • foleys
  • foleys hvac
  • foleys oamaru
  • foleys palmerston north
  • foleys plumbing
  • foleys queenstown
  • foleys timaru
  • foleys twizel
  • vince basile plumbing

Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining

1 branded search term

  • semtex plumbing civil & pipe relining

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