We make New Zealand brands the cited answer on Google, ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude, turning search visibility into qualified enquiries.
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Yes. More than 95% of New Zealand web sessions begin on Google, and a fast-growing share of buyers now ask AI assistants before they click. Skyfield ranks you on Google and gets you cited by AI, so New Zealand customers find you at both moments of intent.
Google handles over 95% of New Zealand search, with Microsoft Bing a distant second. We optimise for Google’s ranking signals and structure content for AI Overviews and answer engines.
GEO is getting a brand named inside AI answers from ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity. We optimise entities, facts and structured data so AI quotes you as the trusted New Zealand provider.
Technical fixes and AI citations can appear within weeks. Competitive Google rankings build over three to six months. We report on both from month one.
We map your New Zealand rankings, AI citations and competitors to find the fastest paths to visibility.
We fix crawlability, speed and schema, then build the entity signals Google and AI use to trust you.
Answer-first, fact-rich content that ranks on Google and gets quoted by ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude.
Weekly reporting on rankings, traffic and AI mentions, reinvesting in what drives New Zealand enquiries.
| SEO (Google) | GEO (AI answers) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where you appear | Google results & AI Overviews | ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity |
| How you win | Rankings, authority, technical health | Entity trust, citable facts, structured data |
| Buyer intent | Actively searching to buy | Asking AI for a recommendation |
| Time to results | 3–6 months for competitive terms | Often weeks for citations |
Our team brings over 50 years of SEO and digital marketing experience to every campaign. We specialize in the services that actually generate revenue.
Search in New Zealand is splitting into two channels: classic Google results and AI-generated answers. Winning in 2026 means ranking in both. Here is how it works and what it takes.
Google handles more than 95% of all New Zealand search queries, far ahead of Microsoft Bing and DuckDuckGo. For most New Zealand businesses, ranking on the first page of Google is still the single biggest driver of qualified organic traffic, because roughly three out of four users never scroll past page one. Strong technical health, topical authority and high-quality, intent-matched content remain the foundation of New Zealand SEO.
A rapidly growing share of New Zealand buyers now begin research inside AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude and Perplexity. Instead of a list of links, these tools return a single synthesised answer that names a few trusted providers. If your brand is not cited in that answer, you are invisible at the exact moment a decision is being made. Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) is the discipline of becoming the source AI quotes.
The same foundations power both channels: a clear entity (who you are and what you do), consistent structured data, authoritative backlinks, and content written answer-first with verifiable facts. We pair on-page SEO and schema markup with GEO tactics such as entity reinforcement, citable statistics and FAQ content, so a single page can rank on Google and be lifted directly into an AI answer.
From Auckland and Wellington to Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga and Dunedin, local intent drives a large share of New Zealand searches. We optimise your Google Business Profile, local citations and location-specific pages so you appear in the map pack and local results where your customers are searching, then extend that visibility into AI answers about the best providers in each city.
Most New Zealand SEO engagements run on a monthly retainer scaled to competitiveness and goals. We scope the work to your targets and show projected return before you commit, starting with a free audit.
Google first, handling more than 95% of New Zealand search, plus AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude as a fast-growing discovery channel. We optimise for both.
GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation) is getting your brand cited inside AI answers. As more New Zealand buyers ask AI instead of scrolling, being the cited source wins the click before competitors are seen.
Technical fixes and AI citations can appear within weeks; competitive Google rankings typically build over three to six months. We report on both from month one.
Yes. Local SEO and Google Business Profile optimisation help you rank in your city and region, from Auckland and Wellington to Christchurch and Hamilton.
Yes. We build search and AI visibility across borders, ideal for New Zealand companies expanding into Australia, Asia and beyond.
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