iPhone 17 Price NZ (2025): NZ$ Pricing, Pre Order Dates & Best Carrier Deals

QUICK FACTS

• Release date in New Zealand: 19 September 2025. Pre orders opened 12 September 2025.
• Official Apple NZ pricing (256GB base storage on all models): iPhone 17 from NZ$1,699; iPhone
  17 Pro from NZ$2,349; iPhone 17 Pro Max from NZ$2,549; iPhone Air from NZ$2,149.
• Carriers: Spark, One NZ and 2degrees all offer pre order promotions typically up to NZ$700
  value over the interest free term on eligible plans. 2degrees also advertises low upfront
  prices with trade in.

OFFICIAL NZ PRICING (APPLE STORE)

Apple NZ lists iPhone 17 at NZ1, 699(256GB) and NZ2,099 (512GB). iPhone 17 Pro starts at NZ2, 349, while iPhone17 Pro Maxstartsat NZ2,549. The new ultra thin iPhone Air starts at NZ$2,149 (256GB), scaling up to 1TB. Colours vary by model.

Availability is set for 19 September 2025 across the lineup, with Apple offering free shipping and in store pickup where available.

PRE ORDER & RELEASE TIMELINE

Pre orders opened globally on 12 September 2025; NZ availability begins 19 September 2025.

Expect the earliest shipment windows to close within minutes for popular colours andcapacities, with store pickup often showing better availability late in the first week.

BEST CARRIER DEALS IN NZ (AT A GLANCE)

• Spark: advertises savings when you pre order and stay on eligible Pay Monthly plans over
  24 36 months.
• One NZ (formerly Vodafone): promotes up to NZ700offovertheinterest freetermonan85 One Plan; or NZ400offona70 Endless Plus plan. Some pre orders require buying
  interest free with an eligible plan.
• 2degrees: from $399 for iPhone 17 Pro with eligible trade in on Interest Free; plus 50% off
  plan for 6 months when you join. Stock and eligibility criteria apply.

Tip: Compare the true 24 36 month total of device + plan, not just the upfront payment. Some
offers are contingent on staying on higher tier plans for the full term.

WHERE TO BUY OUTRIGHT IN NZ

Apple s online store and key retailers like Noel Leeming list outright pricing. If carrier pre orders are constrained to interest free plans, you may find better flexibility buying outright from a retailer and pairing with a cheaper SIM only plan.

TRADE IN, FINANCING & BUYER TIPS

• Apple trade in values are typically lower than carriers promotional credits but come with fewer plan strings attached.
• Read the small print: early termination fees, plan downgrades and roaming use can void promotional credits on some carrier deals.
• Watch for third party reservation or priority queue scams during launch week stick to official Apple, carrier or well known retailers.

FAQ

1. When do iPhone 17 pre orders and deliveries start in NZ?
   Pre orders opened on 12 September 2025. First deliveries and in store availability begin 19 September 2025.
2. Is there an iPhone 17 Plus?
   Not this year. Apple s lineup is iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the ultra thin iPhone Air.
3. Which carrier has the best deal?
   It depends on your plan. If you re happy with a high tier plan for 24 36 months, One NZ and Spark promotions can be strong. If you prefer flexibility or a cheaper SIM only plan, consider buying outright.

SOURCES
– Apple NZ Buy iPhone 17 (pricing, availability)
– Apple NZ iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max pricing
– Apple NZ Buy iPhone Air pricing
– Apple Newsroom iPhone 17 Pro/NZ pricing
– Spark NZ iPhone 17 pre order promo
– One NZ iPhone 17 Pro promo
– One NZ iPhone 17 promo
– 2degrees iPhone 17 Pro offer
– RNZ warning re. expensive plan traps
– MacRumors global pre order timing
– Noel Leeming retail pricing snapshot