Check unknown NZ numbers with recent reports (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton) and share your experience.
Unsure about a New Zealand number? Explore concise community notes to judge calls and texts. In Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Hamilton you’ll see a mix of legitimate callbacks (deliveries, banking, appointments) and waves of robocalls or phishing. Prefixes like 09 (Auckland), 04 (Wellington), 03 (Christchurch), 07 (Hamilton) and 02x mobile ranges don’t reliably prove location or identity because of portability and VoIP.
Verification: return calls via the official number on the company website/app, check in‑app notices and never share one‑time codes by phone. Use device/carrier blocking for repeat issues and leave a short, factual note here to help others.
Caller claimed a lottery call centre, saying they operate out of Melbourne and Fiji after I asked questions
These are spam calls; they may also attempt contact from another number.
Another unwanted harassment call that left me irritated and annoyed.
Do not answer this call; the company bought phone records from a bogus job advertisement.
Calls were received at 8:50 pm, 11 am, and 6:50 pm, but none included a voicemail.
A caller rang twice—at 10:30 am and again at 6:30 pm—without leaving any message.
Auckland Express Movers called and seemed legit; they were helpful about moving quotes.
Feels like a cost trap – be wary of hidden fees.
User described the info as annoying.
I have gotten many calls from this number, but the caller’s identity remains unknown.
Logged at 14:06 on 14/05/2025.
Recorded at 14:06 on 14/05/2025 – a missed call, and the callback number appeared to be inactive or invalid.
It came across as a robotic bot.
An automated voice claimed my Visa card had pending Amazon and gift‑card charges of $800 and $1000, asked me to confirm or cancel, then the line dropped without any bank identification – looks suspicious
A robotic voice warned me, just before I ended the call, that my debit card had incurred charges up to $800 for Amazon gift cards.
Impersonating Spark in the call
Origin of the call was Kukes, Albania
I got a call about a contest entry, thought it was a scam and ended the call
User flagged this with Caution
User notes this as a telemarketing call.
Use the official number from the company site/app and check in‑app messages; avoid calling back the unknown number.
No. Portability/VoIP make 09/04/03/07 and 02x ranges unreliable as proof of origin.
Delivery updates, bank callbacks, 2FA codes; periodic robocalls, parcel/account phishing and scripted sales.
Caller type, purpose, date/time and cues that guided your decision.