Martin Wakefield vs Solve Chartered Accountants:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Martin Wakefield and Solve Chartered Accountants were level in searches among Timaru accounting firms in New Zealand, with an estimated 70 branded searches each, at 20% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Timaru accounting firms, Solve Chartered Accountants appeared in all three answers and Martin Wakefield in two. Martin Wakefield was mentioned before Solve Chartered Accountants in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Martin Wakefield and Solve Chartered Accountants are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Solve Chartered Accountants, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Martin Wakefield, named ahead of Solve Chartered Accountants in 2 of 3 answers
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Top Timaru accounting firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Solve Chartered Accountants appeared in all three answers. Martin Wakefield was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Martin Wakefield was listed before Solve Chartered Accountants 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.
Solve Chartered Accountants3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Ford Simpson Ltd3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Martin Wakefield2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Sidekick2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- HC Partners LP2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Foundry560 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
KPMG0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Lawson Accounting0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Tax Link0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which accounting firm should I hire in Timaru, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best accounting firms in Timaru, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best accounting firm in Timaru, New Zealand for a small business?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“timaru accountants”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“timaru accounting firm”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 Martin Wakefield or Solve Chartered Accountants more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Martin Wakefield and Solve Chartered Accountants by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine Timaru accounting firms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Martin Wakefield, Solve Chartered Accountants. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Martin Wakefield | Solve Chartered Accountants | Sidekick | Foundry56 | Ford Simpson Ltd | KPMG | Lawson Accounting | Tax Link | HC Partners LP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 19.4% | 11.1% | 19.4% | 16.7% | 13.9% | 5.6% | 8.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 18.9% | 16.2% | 18.9% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 17.2% | 10.3% | 24.1% | 13.8% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 3.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 10.3% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 3.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 21.2% | 12.1% | 18.2% | 15.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3% |
| Mar 2026 | 17.1% | 19.5% | 22% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 12.5% | 18.8% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 6.3% | 9.4% | 3.1% |
| May 2026 | 15.2% | 21.2% | 15.2% | 12.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.7% | 17.1% | 14.3% | 11.4% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 25% | 19.4% | 16.7% | 11.1% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 17.9% | 20.5% | 17.9% | 12.8% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 20% | 20% | 17.1% | 11.4% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2.9% |
How has the Martin Wakefield and Solve Chartered Accountants comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 5 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Solve Chartered Accountants took it in January 2026, Martin Wakefield took it in February 2026, Solve Chartered Accountants took it in March 2026, Martin Wakefield took it in June 2026, Solve Chartered Accountants took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Martin Wakefield’s share of searches among Timaru accounting firms in New Zealand moved from 19.4% to 20%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Solve Chartered Accountants’ share of searches among Timaru accounting firms in New Zealand moved from 11.1% to 20%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 70.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Timaru accounting firms in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Martin Wakefield overtook Solve Chartered Accountants to become the leader among Timaru accounting firms in New Zealand, with 20% of the searches.

In September 2026, Solve Chartered Accountants lost share of searches among Timaru accounting firms in New Zealand, from 20.5% to 20%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Martin Wakefield’s and Solve Chartered Accountants’ 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.
Martin Wakefield
1 branded search term
- martin wakefield
Solve Chartered Accountants
4 branded search terms
- solve accounting
- solve chartered accountants
- solve chartered accountants timaru
- solveca
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