Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in NZD · Recall feed checked daily
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Annual Booster Vaccines cost across New Zealand

Yearly boosters (DA2PP, rabies, bordetella, lepto as needed) for adult dogs.

NZ$75–NZ$165national typical range (NZD)
Aucklandmost expensive city
Invercargillleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

AucklandNZ$135
WellingtonNZ$130
ChristchurchNZ$120
TaurangaNZ$120
HamiltonNZ$115
NelsonNZ$115
WhangareiNZ$115
DunedinNZ$115
NapierNZ$115
Palmerston NorthNZ$110
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Many core vaccines are now labelled for 3 years; ask if annual is really required.
Full table

All 12 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Auckland AUKNZ$85–NZ$185
Wellington WGNNZ$80–NZ$175
Christchurch CANNZ$75–NZ$165
Tauranga BOPNZ$75–NZ$165
Hamilton WKONZ$70–NZ$160
Nelson NSNNZ$70–NZ$160
Whangarei NTLNZ$70–NZ$155
Dunedin OTANZ$70–NZ$155
Napier HKBNZ$70–NZ$155
Palmerston North MWTNZ$70–NZ$155
Rotorua BOPNZ$70–NZ$150
Invercargill STLNZ$65–NZ$150
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of annual booster vaccines in New Zealand?

Nationally NZ$75–NZ$165 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 annual booster vaccines?

Usually not, unless you add a wellness/routine-care rider.

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