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Lump Removal & Biopsy cost across New Zealand

Surgical removal of a mass plus laboratory analysis.

NZ$410–NZ$1,230national typical range (NZD)
Aucklandmost expensive city
Invercargillleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

AucklandNZ$920
WellingtonNZ$885
ChristchurchNZ$835
TaurangaNZ$820
HamiltonNZ$805
NelsonNZ$795
WhangareiNZ$785
DunedinNZ$780
NapierNZ$780
Palmerston NorthNZ$765
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Injection-site lumps in cats are taken seriously. Any lump that lasts over a month should be checked.
  • Have it sent for histopathology. Guessing is how cancers get missed.
Insurance check

Insured cats in Whangarei would get roughly NZ$710 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$460–NZ$1,380
Wellington WGNNZ$445–NZ$1,330
Christchurch CANNZ$420–NZ$1,255
Tauranga BOPNZ$410–NZ$1,230
Hamilton WKONZ$400–NZ$1,205
Nelson NSNNZ$400–NZ$1,195
Whangarei NTLNZ$395–NZ$1,180
Dunedin OTANZ$390–NZ$1,170
Napier HKBNZ$390–NZ$1,170
Palmerston North MWTNZ$380–NZ$1,145
Rotorua BOPNZ$375–NZ$1,130
Invercargill STLNZ$370–NZ$1,105
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of lump removal & biopsy in New Zealand?

Nationally NZ$410–NZ$1,230 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 lump removal & biopsy?

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

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