Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in NZD · Recall feed checked daily
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Dental Extractions cost across New Zealand

Removal of diseased or resorbing teeth, billed on top of the cleaning. Cats get tooth resorption far more often than dogs.

NZ$285–NZ$985national typical range (NZD)
Aucklandmost expensive city
Invercargillleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

AucklandNZ$710
WellingtonNZ$685
ChristchurchNZ$650
TaurangaNZ$635
HamiltonNZ$625
NelsonNZ$615
WhangareiNZ$610
DunedinNZ$605
NapierNZ$605
Palmerston NorthNZ$590
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Full-mouth extractions sound drastic but most cats eat better afterwards.
  • Get a written estimate with a best case and a worst case before the anaesthetic.
Insurance check

Insured cats in Whangarei would get roughly NZ$550 of this back.

Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about NZ$35–NZ$75/month for a young cat.

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Full table

All 12 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Auckland AUKNZ$320–NZ$1,100
Wellington WGNNZ$310–NZ$1,065
Christchurch CANNZ$295–NZ$1,005
Tauranga BOPNZ$285–NZ$985
Hamilton WKONZ$280–NZ$965
Nelson NSNNZ$280–NZ$955
Whangarei NTLNZ$275–NZ$945
Dunedin OTANZ$275–NZ$935
Napier HKBNZ$275–NZ$935
Palmerston North MWTNZ$265–NZ$915
Rotorua BOPNZ$265–NZ$905
Invercargill STLNZ$260–NZ$885
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of dental extractions in New Zealand?

Nationally NZ$285–NZ$985 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 dental extractions?

Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.

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