Work-up and treatment for cystitis or feline lower urinary tract disease without a full blockage: exam, urinalysis, imaging and medication.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about NZ$35–NZ$75/month for a young cat.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland AUK | NZ$275–NZ$825 | |
| Wellington WGN | NZ$265–NZ$795 | |
| Christchurch CAN | NZ$250–NZ$755 | |
| Tauranga BOP | NZ$245–NZ$740 | |
| Hamilton WKO | NZ$240–NZ$725 | |
| Nelson NSN | NZ$240–NZ$715 | |
| Whangarei NTL | NZ$235–NZ$710 | |
| Dunedin OTA | NZ$235–NZ$700 | |
| Napier HKB | NZ$235–NZ$700 | |
| Palmerston North MWT | NZ$230–NZ$685 | |
| Rotorua BOP | NZ$225–NZ$680 | |
| Invercargill STL | NZ$220–NZ$665 |
Nationally NZ$245–NZ$740 in 2026. Auckland is the most expensive city we track; Invercargill the least.
Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.
Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.
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