Comes down to $2.55 if you price beat at Mitre10, which makes them 32c each. It's a better value than the $5 SCA 18pk batteries as the Gold Battery is the top range of Eveready. Gold>Silver>Super Heavy Duty
Mitre10 links:
https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/eveready-alkaline-battery-aa-…
https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/eveready-alkaline-battery-aaa…


PNS Queenstown also has both AA & AAA for $3
PNS Upper Hutt has the AA only for $3