Lawn mowing in New Zealand: prices per mow and how to choose

Lawn mowing services mow, edge and remove clippings on a regular schedule, and many also do garden tidies and lawn treatments. Most price per visit by lawn size, with discounts for weekly or fortnightly mows.

Best lawn mowing services by city

Best lawn mowing services in Auckland Ranking in progress

We publish city by city, and only once every business on a list is verified. More cities follow Auckland.

Browse lawn mowing services by city

Lawn mowing in Auckland 120 listed
Lawn mowing in Wellington 52 listed

What lawn mowing services do

Regular mowing: Mowing, edging and clippings removal on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly schedule.
One-off and overgrown mows: A first cut on long grass, which takes longer and costs more.
Lawn treatments: Fertilising, weed control and moss treatment.
Garden tidies: Weeding, trimming and green waste removal.

How much does lawn mowing cost?

Crewcut's NZ price guide estimates $25 to $50 for lawns under 200 m², $40 to $70 for 200–500 m² and $60 to $100 or more above 500 m². Its guide and WeMow's current tariff both say regular bookings cost less per visit; confirm GST in each quote.

Job or rate	Typical price (NZD)	Unit	Source
Small lawn, under 200 m²	$25–$50	per mow	[1]
Medium lawn, 200 to 500 m²	$40–$70	per mow	[1]
Large lawn, over 500 m²	$60–$100	per mow	[1]
Standard mow, national service	about $45 incl. GST	per mow, from	[2]
Lawn treatment	about $85 incl. GST	per visit, from	[2]

Full lawn mowing price guide with sources →

How to choose a lawn mowing service

Ask the price per mow for your section, and whether edging and taking away clippings are included.
Ask what discount you get for a regular schedule compared with one-off mows.
Check whether the price includes GST. Some sole operators are not GST registered.
Ask what happens when rain cancels a visit, and how you are billed.
Ask whether they have public liability insurance in case of damage from flying stones.

Red flags

Changing the price per mow without notice.
Leaving clippings on paths and driveways.
No way to contact them when visits are missed.

Frequently asked questions

How much does lawn mowing cost in NZ?

About $25 to $50 a mow for a small lawn under 200 square metres, $40 to $70 for a medium lawn and $60 to $100 or more for a large one. Starting prices from national services are around $45 a mow including GST.

How much does lawn mowing cost a year?

At $40 a mow, weekly mowing costs about $2,080 a year, fortnightly about $1,040 and monthly about $480.

Do regular customers pay less?

Usually. Weekly and fortnightly customers get better rates than one-off bookings.

Is edging included?

Usually, along with clippings removal, but check when you book.