Architects in New Zealand
Top 5 rankings across New Zealand
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Architects across New Zealand
Each location at its own latest check, largest markets first by the review count of the business ranked 5th. Ratings and shares cover the businesses listed in that location.
| Location | Reviews at #5 | Lowest rating | 1-star share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 42 | 4.3 | 4.9% |
| North Shore | 19 | 4.6 | 1.3% |
| Tauranga | 17 | 4.6 | |
| Wellington | 15 | 4.8 | 1.1% |
| Christchurch | 14 | 4.3 | |
| Dunedin | 14 | 4.5 | |
| Whangārei | 9 | 4.4 | |
| Hamilton | 8 | 4.6 | |
| Napier and Hastings | 8 | 4.0 | |
| Palmerston North | 8 | 4.0 | |
| Nelson | 4 | 4.3 | |
| New Plymouth | 3 | 4.7 |
Across the 12 locations we assess architects in, the 115 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 2.5% of their total. The review count needed for 5th place runs from 3 to 42.