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.
After receiving multiple hang-up calls, I called the number back and was told it was the Inland Revenue Department, which I do not believe.
Further research reveals that this number is associated with Kiwibank, a legitimate service provider based in Wellington, with a main contact number of +64 4-473 1133 and an official website at http://www.kiwibank.co.nz/; alternatively, customers can reach them at 0800 11 33 55.
A call that appears to be fraudulent
The switchboard of NSH is associted with this number
They were asking for feedback, which is a bit strange, but I didnt have time to give it to them, so I just hung up.
De ringer opptil seks ganger daglig, for real.
Another unknown caller with a vague purpose – felt like a waste of time.
User’s view: Neutral, noted as telemarketing.
User notes: Neutral + Caution
The feedback from the user is negative
The caller was from the Labour Party.
Repeated calls from 037414462 have been made, only to be met with silence
I've been recieving calls from this number at least twice per week, for the last 4 weeks, but when i answer, there is just silence, and then they disconnect
The callers claim to be from ‘Law Debt’ and act like I owe them money – they even sent a photo that looks authentic. Still, I’m skeptical and label it harassment. A genuine collector would have already reported me to the credit bureaus, which they haven’t, confirming my doubts. 🤨
Health care NZ called and sounded professional; they provided clear info, which made the number feel trustworthy.
An inmate placed the call.
Got two calls over four days, the most recent at 8:30 pm; I didn't answer and no message was left.
The debt collection company was pushy and rude, not a pleasant experience.
Three calls landed in the last week without voicemails; I’m unsure of their identity, yet spam calls have surged.
Another unknown caller with no context—best to ignore.
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.