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.
Even after blacklisting, I continue to receive messages from Vodafone regarding supposedly important missed calls, which is not an effective way to retain customers
A man called my phone twice, and when I asked for his identity or affiliation, he disconnected the call both times
Kjedelig å måtte blokkere dem og stadig si at jeg ikke er interessert.
Received a call from 095580140 – Gem Personal Loans – on 27/09/27 at 12:25 pm, FYI.
They claim to represent a bank, but it's a phishing scam; avoid sharing any details.
Looks like a cost trap; I was surprised by the hidden fees.
Got a random call from this number in the middle of the afternoon; I answered, got no reply, and hung up instantly. Who knows? I'm in Australia and don’t know anyone in New Zealand, man.
Another ring from a sketchy New Zealand number.
I’m cool with Greenpeace and even donate, but this number feels like a pushy tele‑fundraiser, man.
Two calls arrived over two days. On the first day I answered, yet no one spoke. The next day I missed it, returned the call and hit a generic hotline queue with no caller ID.
The business named Tony's Tyre called.
Caller identity unknown.
Automated robocall attempting to obtain personal data.
Aggressive advertising call that wouldn't stop talking – I felt pressured and hung up.
User notes: exercise caution.
I returned the call about a life‑insurance query I had previously left.
No voicemail left – I rang back and heard a strange auto‑msg saying they’ll call me later, which is kinda odd.
Another silent call, left me wondering if it was a glitch or a prank.
It seem's this number is unknown and didn't left any message, so i'm not sure whats going on.
It is advisible not to answer this number as it is likely spam, dont bother.
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.