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Uterine Tumour Surgery cost across New Zealand

Emergency spay and tumour removal in an older unspayed female rabbit, including imaging, anaesthesia and hospitalisation.

NZ$740–NZ$2,050national typical range (NZD)
Aucklandmost expensive city
Invercargillleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

AucklandNZ$1,560
WellingtonNZ$1,505
ChristchurchNZ$1,420
TaurangaNZ$1,395
HamiltonNZ$1,365
NelsonNZ$1,350
WhangareiNZ$1,340
DunedinNZ$1,325
NapierNZ$1,325
Palmerston NorthNZ$1,295
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • A routine spay as a youngster costs a quarter of this and prevents it almost entirely.
  • Blood in the urine or sudden lethargy in an unspayed doe needs same-week attention.
Insurance check

Insured small pets in Whangarei would get roughly NZ$1,205 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$2,295
Wellington WGNNZ$795–NZ$2,215
Christchurch CANNZ$755–NZ$2,090
Tauranga BOPNZ$740–NZ$2,050
Hamilton WKONZ$725–NZ$2,010
Nelson NSNNZ$715–NZ$1,990
Whangarei NTLNZ$710–NZ$1,970
Dunedin OTANZ$700–NZ$1,950
Napier HKBNZ$700–NZ$1,950
Palmerston North MWTNZ$685–NZ$1,905
Rotorua BOPNZ$680–NZ$1,885
Invercargill STLNZ$665–NZ$1,845
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of uterine tumour surgery in New Zealand?

Nationally NZ$740–NZ$2,050 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 uterine tumour surgery?

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

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