NZ SMS Shortcode
4163
MBIE
| Carrier | Service / Brand | Cost to send | Cost to receive | Category | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2degrees
|
MBIE | Free | Free | Government & Public | 2026-04-22 |
How to stop messages from this shortcode
Reply STOP to the number 4163. 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
- Phone
- 0800 33 77 33 — listed by 2degrees
- Website
- https://www.lpc.co.nz/ — listed by 2degrees
Frequently asked questions about shortcode 4163
Who owns shortcode 4163 in New Zealand?
Shortcode 4163 is operated by MBIE.
Which NZ mobile carriers list shortcode 4163?
Shortcode 4163 is listed in the public premium-text directories of 2degrees.
How much does it cost to send an SMS to 4163?
Sending a text to shortcode 4163 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 4163?
Reply STOP to 4163. 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 contact number for shortcode 4163?
The contact number for MBIE is 0800 33 77 33 (listed by 2degrees).
What is the website for shortcode 4163?
The website for MBIE is https://www.lpc.co.nz/ (listed by 2degrees).
What type of service is shortcode 4163?
Shortcode 4163 is categorised as Government & Public in this directory, based on data published by NZ mobile carriers.
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Where does this data come from?
Each NZ mobile carrier publishes a list of the shortcodes active on their network. This directory downloads those PDFs daily and consolidates the latest versions. The “Source” column above shows the publication date of the document we saw this code in.