New Zealand Searches For Winter Warmers!

New Zealand Searches For Winter Warmers!

Google Announces Top 15 Gaining Queries for July

They get a proper winter in New Zealand, so it’s no surprise that the top gaining queries by New Zealanders reflected that Google users were desperate to find ways to escape the cold; whether this meant relaxing in a sauna or simply packing up and flying to a warmer climate!

Watching movies is a great way to escape the cold so for New Zealanders, grabbing some popcorn and going to the [NZ film festival] was very popular. Whilst mainstream cinema goers opted for the new Transformers film to see what [Optimus Prime], leader of the Autobots was up to. Too cold to leave the house? Why not watch some old episodes of [Tintin] and his dog Snowy, or for something more adult, Michael Winterbottom’s [9 songs], a sexually explicit movie that explores a hedonistic couple’s love story, is sure to get the blood boiling.

[BBQ Factory] proved the ultimate way to keep warm, coming in as the top most searched item for July with its range of fireplaces, saunas and central heating. Those wanting a warmer climate chose to book their holidays and flights with [Aerolineas Argentinas]. For the ailments that come with the cold, a [community services card] helped to reduce the cost of a doctor’s visit.

In entertainment news, Grammy nominee and soul singer [Joss Stone] was a favourite amongst Google users, with the musical talents of [Sean Kingston] coming in right behind with his blend of rap, reggae and pop.

The sexy “Hitch” star [Eva Mendes] made it to the Zeitgeist this month, could it be her recent appearance on the cover of Jane magazine wearing nothing but strategically placed pink flowers that sparked this interest?

Former FMX rider [Travis Pastrana] wowed his way into New Zealanders’ thoughts through his incredible motocross talent and courage. Those wanting to reminisce researched [The Police] for concerts due to occur in early January 2008.

He may play for an Australian Rugby League team, but [Benji Marshall] remains in the hearts of fellow New Zealanders, coming in just before [David Beckham]; whose move to LA seems to have sparked new interest in the hunky soccer star.

Finally, it seems the social conscience of New Zealanders has been on overdrive, with many users wanting to know more about ways to prevent [Global Warming]. Well, you can turn off that heater for a start!

For breaking news and obscure information alike, New Zealanders are searching on Google! What follows is a summary of Google New Zealand Zeitgeist results for the top gaining search terms on Google.co.nz in the month of July.

For more information, visit the Google Zeitgeist and Google Trends.

Top Google.co.nz Gainers for July:

1. BBQ Factory
2. Tintin
3. Optimus Prime
4. NZ film festival
5. Aerolineas Argentinas
6. Community services card
7. Global Warming
8. Joss Stone
9. Sean Kingston
10. Travis Pastrana
11. Benji Marshall
12. David Beckham
13. The Police
14. 9 songs
15. Eva Mendes

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