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

Imaging, surgery and aftercare to remove bladder stones, most often in guinea pigs and rabbits.

NZ$740–NZ$1,805national typical range (NZD)
Aucklandmost expensive city
Invercargillleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

AucklandNZ$1,425
WellingtonNZ$1,375
ChristchurchNZ$1,295
TaurangaNZ$1,270
HamiltonNZ$1,245
NelsonNZ$1,235
WhangareiNZ$1,220
DunedinNZ$1,205
NapierNZ$1,205
Palmerston NorthNZ$1,180
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Straining, blood in urine or crying while urinating means book today.
  • Diet and water intake change the odds of it coming back. Ask for a written plan.
Insurance check

Insured small pets in Whangarei would get roughly NZ$1,100 of this back.

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

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Full table

All 12 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Auckland AUKNZ$825–NZ$2,020
Wellington WGNNZ$795–NZ$1,950
Christchurch CANNZ$755–NZ$1,840
Tauranga BOPNZ$740–NZ$1,805
Hamilton WKONZ$725–NZ$1,770
Nelson NSNNZ$715–NZ$1,750
Whangarei NTLNZ$710–NZ$1,730
Dunedin OTANZ$700–NZ$1,715
Napier HKBNZ$700–NZ$1,715
Palmerston North MWTNZ$685–NZ$1,680
Rotorua BOPNZ$680–NZ$1,660
Invercargill STLNZ$665–NZ$1,625
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of bladder stones in New Zealand?

Nationally NZ$740–NZ$1,805 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 bladder stones?

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

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