New Zealand (NZ)
New Zealand is an English-speaking Pacific country known for high trust institutions, dramatic landscapes, outdoor life, and a pragmatic immigration system built around skills, family, study, and investment.
Capital: Wellington
Region: Oceania
Language: English
Currency: NZD (NZ$)
Cost of living: Expensive (index 75)
Emergency: 111
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
111
Police
111 emergency / 105 non-emergency
Fire Brigade
111
Ambulance
111
Poison Control
0800 764 766 (National Poisons Centre)
Mental Health
1737 call or text for free mental health support, 24/7
Domestic Violence
Women's Refuge Crisisline: 0800 733 843
Child Protection
Oranga Tamariki: 0508 326 459
Road Assistance
AA Roadservice is the main membership-based roadside assistance provider.
After-hours medical centre / Healthline
0800 611 116
Healthline gives free nurse advice 24/7 and can direct you to urgent care or after-hours clinics.
24/7 phone advice; clinic hours vary by city.
How to call emergency services in New Zealand
Call 111 for police, fire, or ambulance. State the service needed, exact location, and whether anyone is in immediate danger.