What things cost in New Zealand
Researched price ranges for common jobs, with the sources we used and the date we last checked them.
Every figure on these pages is a range, not a quote. Prices move with the job, the site and the region, so we publish what the evidence supports and say where it came from.
Home Improvement
What does a heat pump cost to install in New Zealand?
$2,500 to $6,500 installed
EECA put the average New Zealand heat pump at $4,400 installed, and about a third of that is the fitting rather than the box.
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Reviewed Aug 2026
What does solar cost to install in New Zealand?
$8,500 to $20,000 installed
A 5kW system costs about $11,500 installed and pays back in 7 to 10 years, and a battery usually does not pay.
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Reviewed Aug 2026
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