Local New Zealand Phone Numbers

Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington among others - $2.95 per month*

• We cover about 10 different local New Zealand prefixes
• Easy setup with your smartphone | Use the New Zealand phone number as the Caller-ID
• You can use the NZ virtual number with direct forwarding ( to a phone number, SIP, VoIP phone etc.)
• We have cities/area codes all over the Islands | Phone numbers from Auckland to Wellington
• Use our business phone system for call menus, voicemail, time- based routing, voicemail etc.
• Spark New Zealand is the major telecom company for the Kiwis | Population is 5 Million for NZ and steadily climbing
• Currently we do not support incoming SMS/Text with our New Zealand phone numbers
• No special registration with our Kiwi (NZ) phone numbers

Technical info on New Zealand phone numbers

• Country code:
• New Zealand's country code is +64, which is used as a prefix when dialing a New Zealand phone number from outside the country.
• Area codes:
• New Zealand has several area codes based on the region. Area codes are used when dialing a landline number. Here is a list of some common area codes:
• Auckland: 09
• Wellington: 04
• Christchurch: 03
• Dunedin: 03
• Hamilton: 07
• Number format:
• New Zealand phone numbers typically follow these formats for landlines and mobile phones:
• Landline: (Area code) xxx xxxx (e.g., 09 123 4567)
• Mobile: 02x xxx xxxx (e.g., 021 123 4567)
• Mobile numbers:
• Mobile phone numbers in New Zealand usually start with '02' followed by an additional digit to indicate the mobile carrier. Some common mobile carrier prefixes are:
• 021: Vodafone
• 022: 2degrees
• 027: Spark
• 028: TelstraClear
• Non-geographic numbers:
• These numbers are not tied to any specific location and are often used for services like toll-free numbers, premium rate numbers, and other special services. Some examples are:
• 0800, 0508: Toll-free numbers
• 0900: Premium rate numbers
• *Contact us directly for emergency service capability on your New Zealand FlyNumber, additional fee's apply.
• Number length:
• New Zealand phone numbers typically have a total length of 8 digits for landlines (excluding the area code) and 9 digits for mobile phones (excluding the country code). Including the area code for landlines or the country code for international dialing, the total length of a New Zealand phone number is usually 10 or 11 digits.

The history behind New Zealand phone numbers

• Introduction of the telephone (late 19th century):
• Telephones were first introduced to New Zealand in the late 19th century. Initially, these devices were connected through manual switchboards operated by human operators.
• Introduction of area codes (1958):
• As the telephone network expanded, New Zealand introduced a system of area codes in 1958. These codes were assigned based on geographical regions, with the North Island receiving codes starting with 0, while the South Island had codes starting with 9. This allowed for more efficient routing of calls and made long-distance calling more manageable.
• Transition to automatic exchanges (1960s):
• In the 1960s, New Zealand started replacing manual switchboards with automatic exchanges, removing the need for human operators. This also led to the introduction of direct dialing for long-distance calls.
• Introduction of seven-digit numbering (1988):
• In response to growing demand, New Zealand increased the length of its local phone numbers from six to seven digits in 1988. This change allowed for a greater number of available phone numbers within each area code.
• Deregulation and competition (1990s):
• The telecommunications market in New Zealand was deregulated in the 1990s, leading to increased competition among providers. This period saw the introduction of new services, such as mobile phones and Internet access, which contributed to further growth in phone numbers.
• Introduction of mobile phone numbers (1990s):
• Mobile phones emerged in the 1990s, and New Zealand introduced a separate set of prefixes for mobile numbers. These prefixes usually start with 02, followed by a digit indicating the carrier (e.g., 021 for Vodafone).
• Introduction of non-geographic numbers (2000s):
• To accommodate the increasing number of services and providers, New Zealand introduced non-geographic numbers in the 2000s. These numbers do not follow the traditional area code structure and are used for services like toll-free numbers (starting with 0800) and premium rate numbers (starting with 0900).
• Number portability (2007):
• In 2007, New Zealand introduced number portability, allowing customers to keep their existing phone numbers when switching between landline or mobile service providers. This change made it easier for consumers to switch providers and increased competition in the market.

Why choose FlyNumber?

• You "own" the New Zealand phone number, you can port out if necessary
• No obligations | Cancel anytime | Never any hidden fee's | No contracts
• You're billed based on the phone number, not users or agents
• Detailed call logs that you can export to CSV, we don't retain the logs past a certain point
• Logs include multiple responses - Ok (connected), declined, timeout, internal server error, request terminated and more
• Set a credit card/Paypal for recurring billing or add funds manually to your prepaid balance