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.
The person on the line made odd sounds and kept saying “hi,” then hung up after 21 seconds.
They present themselves as One NZ, yet the official One NZ line is 0800 800 21, not 0800 800 021. The website lists various 0800 numbers, but this one isn’t among them. I’d be wary of a cold call from that source and recommend using the verified number.
Service technician for HRV NZ
The caller mispronounced my name and background noise suggested a bar or busy call centre. My phone’s microphone was poor, so they couldn’t hear me and hung up after ten seconds. A repeat call to the same number was unreachable.
The CBD Movers keep dialing even after I told them I wasn't moving forward with their quote.
An automated voice sounded like vanilla ice, telling me to remove my beer from the freezer.
The optometrist is based in Christchurch
The caller claimed to be a dentist
Got a bunch of random SMS from this number—looks like spam. I'd block it if I were you.
Got a ping call from an unknown source; it was just a quick check‑in, nothing suspicious but also not useful.
I got a call from an unknown source and couldn't figure out who it was. Not helpful at all.
The caller seemed dubious since I rarely receive 09 numbers; after answering silently and hearing no response, it appears to be a spam or predatory line
Southern Cross Health called; they sounded trustworthy and provided clear info.
This number called me for a survey I never signed up for. The questions were generic and the call was brief.
New World Clubcard called and verified my membership details – the call felt legitimate and helpful.
The purpose of the call was to discuss Google accounts.
They reached out to discuss Google accounts.
The number claimed to be trustworthy, but I remain skeptical.
The individual seemed extremely unpleasant
The Chorus number was trustworthy; they provided clear info when I called back.
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.