NZ Wedding Budget Tool
Know what to expect before you book
Drag the slider and select your region. We’ll show you the breakdown.
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The NZ sweet spot
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Your region
Auckland
Waikato
Hawke’s Bay
Wellington
Canterbury
Queenstown
Northland
Other
Payment timeline
When to pay your vendors
Most NZ vendors require deposits at booking and final payment before the wedding
Always get a written contract before paying any deposit. Most NZ vendors require 30 to 50% deposit at booking with the balance due 2 to 4 weeks before your wedding.
Regional insights
Costs vary across Aotearoa
Most expensive
Auckland
Queenstown
10 to 20% above average
Mid range
Hawke’s Bay
Wellington · Canterbury
Close to national average
Best value
Waikato · Northland
Taranaki · Southland
10 to 20% below average
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