Surgical plating or pinning of a broken leg, with follow-up X-rays.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about NZ$35–NZ$75/month for a young dog.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland AUK | NZ$2,755–NZ$6,430 | |
| Wellington WGN | NZ$2,655–NZ$6,200 | |
| Christchurch CAN | NZ$2,510–NZ$5,855 | |
| Tauranga BOP | NZ$2,460–NZ$5,740 | |
| Hamilton WKO | NZ$2,410–NZ$5,625 | |
| Nelson NSN | NZ$2,385–NZ$5,570 | |
| Whangarei NTL | NZ$2,360–NZ$5,510 | |
| Dunedin OTA | NZ$2,335–NZ$5,455 | |
| Napier HKB | NZ$2,335–NZ$5,455 | |
| Palmerston North MWT | NZ$2,290–NZ$5,340 | |
| Rotorua BOP | NZ$2,265–NZ$5,280 | |
| Invercargill STL | NZ$2,215–NZ$5,165 |
Nationally NZ$2,460–NZ$5,740 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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