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.
I chose not to answer the call.
They asked me questions about charities and told me I could win $1000, which sounded too good to be true, and probally was.
The caller from this number has been known to ask confusing questions, including inquiring about a connection to an unknown adress
The experience was frustrating
The user's experience with this number was unfavorable.
This number is a Telemarketer number
The feedback provided by the user is negative.
Be cautious of this individual, as they are untrustworthy.
User input: undesirable experience
Had a wierd convo with this num - claimed to be One Air but i think theyr a heat pump company. Guy sounded indian and didnt know what heat pump i had. Supposly legit but i dont trust them. Checkd with my supplier and they dont cold call. Called back and cancelld booking. Dunno what they charge but probs unnessasary
Wierder - missed call but number wont conect when i try to call back. Scam? maybe
Super anoying! Got like 3 calls in one day, and the vm they left was just background noise. Blocked the number but they still keep tryin
Got a call from this number, no message or anything. No clue who it is
Accor plus, yeah
I've figuered it out - this number belongs to Zeronet Broadband, notes Tom.
Jenny just had a job interview aplication come through from this number.
The call was answered, but they hung up straight away, didnt even get a chance to say hello.
Beware of scammers, as this number continously calls without leaving a message, especialy annoying.
It is essential to answer this call if you are expecting a fibre installation, as it is likely Chorus confirming the appointment details.
This number has been calling daily, prompting me to block it.
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.