Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in NZD · Recall feed checked daily
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Puppy Vaccine Series cost across New Zealand

The full first-year set: 3 rounds of DA2PP plus rabies, usually bundled with exams.

NZ$205–NZ$370national typical range (NZD)
Aucklandmost expensive city
Invercargillleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

AucklandNZ$320
WellingtonNZ$310
ChristchurchNZ$295
TaurangaNZ$285
HamiltonNZ$280
NelsonNZ$280
WhangareiNZ$275
DunedinNZ$275
NapierNZ$275
Palmerston NorthNZ$265
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Humane societies and low-cost clinics often run vaccine days at half price.
  • Ask about wellness plans that spread the cost monthly.
Full table

All 12 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Auckland AUKNZ$230–NZ$415
Wellington WGNNZ$220–NZ$400
Christchurch CANNZ$210–NZ$375
Tauranga BOPNZ$205–NZ$370
Hamilton WKONZ$200–NZ$360
Nelson NSNNZ$200–NZ$360
Whangarei NTLNZ$195–NZ$355
Dunedin OTANZ$195–NZ$350
Napier HKBNZ$195–NZ$350
Palmerston North MWTNZ$190–NZ$345
Rotorua BOPNZ$190–NZ$340
Invercargill STLNZ$185–NZ$330
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of puppy vaccine series in New Zealand?

Nationally NZ$205–NZ$370 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 puppy vaccine series?

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

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