NZ SMS Shortcode

2979

Ministry of Housing and Urban

Carrier Service / Brand Cost to send Cost to receive Category Source
Spark Spark Ministry of Housing and Urban Free Free Government & Public 2026-04-20
One NZ One NZ Ministry of Housing and Urban Free Free Government & Public 2024-09-30
2degrees 2degrees Ministry of Housing and Urban Free Free Government & Public 2026-04-22
Skinny Skinny Ministry of Housing and Urban Free Free Government & Public 2026-04-20

How to stop messages from this shortcode

Reply STOP to the number 2979. Under the NZ TCF Mobile Messaging Services Code, commercial and premium senders are required to honour STOP requests within two business days.

Note: transactional notifications (delivery updates, appointment reminders, OTP codes) are generally exempt from STOP obligations — you need to unsubscribe via the service itself.

Contact details published by carriers

Website
https://www.hud.govt.nz — listed by 2degrees

Frequently asked questions about shortcode 2979

Who owns shortcode 2979 in New Zealand?
Shortcode 2979 is operated by Ministry of Housing and Urban.
Which NZ mobile carriers list shortcode 2979?
Shortcode 2979 is listed in the public premium-text directories of Spark, One NZ, 2degrees, Skinny.
How much does it cost to send an SMS to 2979?
Sending a text to shortcode 2979 is free to send to (you only pay your plan's normal SMS rate). All prices include GST where applicable.
How do I stop receiving messages from shortcode 2979?
Reply STOP to 2979. Under the NZ TCF Mobile Messaging Services Code, commercial senders must honour STOP requests within two business days. Transactional messages like OTPs and appointment reminders are exempt — unsubscribe via the service itself.
What is the website for shortcode 2979?
The website for Ministry of Housing and Urban is https://www.hud.govt.nz (listed by 2degrees).
What type of service is shortcode 2979?
Shortcode 2979 is categorised as Government & Public in this directory, based on data published by NZ mobile carriers.

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