Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in NZD · Recall feed checked daily
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Annual Vaccines & Wellness cost across New Zealand

Yearly boosters plus the wellness exam for an adult cat.

NZ$80–NZ$150national typical range (NZD)
Aucklandmost expensive city
Invercargillleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

AucklandNZ$130
WellingtonNZ$125
ChristchurchNZ$115
TaurangaNZ$115
HamiltonNZ$115
NelsonNZ$110
WhangareiNZ$110
DunedinNZ$110
NapierNZ$110
Palmerston NorthNZ$105
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Indoor-only cats may need a shorter vaccine list. Ask what your cat's lifestyle actually requires.
  • Three-year rabies vaccines are available in most provinces and cut long-run cost.
Full table

All 12 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Auckland AUKNZ$90–NZ$165
Wellington WGNNZ$90–NZ$160
Christchurch CANNZ$85–NZ$150
Tauranga BOPNZ$80–NZ$150
Hamilton WKONZ$80–NZ$145
Nelson NSNNZ$80–NZ$145
Whangarei NTLNZ$80–NZ$140
Dunedin OTANZ$80–NZ$140
Napier HKBNZ$80–NZ$140
Palmerston North MWTNZ$75–NZ$135
Rotorua BOPNZ$75–NZ$135
Invercargill STLNZ$75–NZ$135
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of annual vaccines & wellness in New Zealand?

Nationally NZ$80–NZ$150 in 2026. Auckland is the most expensive city we track; Invercargill the least.

Why do prices vary so much between cities?

Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.

Does pet insurance cover annual vaccines & wellness?

Usually not, unless you add a wellness/routine-care rider.

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