NZ SMS Shortcode

4850

Hawkes Bay regional warning system

Carrier Service / Brand Cost to send Cost to receive Category Source
Spark Spark Hawkes Bay regional warning system $0.20 NZD Free Government & Public 2026-04-20
One NZ One NZ Hawkes Bay regional warning system $0.20 NZD Free Government & Public 2024-09-30
2degrees 2degrees Hawke's Bay Council $0.20 NZD Free Government & Public 2026-04-22
Skinny Skinny Hawkes Bay regional warning system $0.20 NZD Free Government & Public 2026-04-20

How to stop messages from this shortcode

Reply STOP to the number 4850. 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
0800888675 — listed by One NZ
0800 10 88 38 — listed by 2degrees
Website
https://www.kipmcgrath.co.nz/privacy-policy — listed by One NZ
HTTPS://WWW.HBRC.GOVT.NZ/ — listed by 2degrees

Frequently asked questions about shortcode 4850

Who owns shortcode 4850 in New Zealand?
Shortcode 4850 is operated by Hawkes Bay regional warning system. Some carriers list it under other names including Hawke's Bay Council.
Which NZ mobile carriers list shortcode 4850?
Shortcode 4850 is listed in the public premium-text directories of Spark, One NZ, 2degrees, Skinny.
How much does it cost to send an SMS to 4850?
Sending a text to shortcode 4850 is NZ$0.20 per message. All prices include GST where applicable.
How do I stop receiving messages from shortcode 4850?
Reply STOP to 4850. 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 4850?
The contact number for Hawkes Bay regional warning system is 0800888675 (listed by One NZ); 0800 10 88 38 (listed by 2degrees).
What is the website for shortcode 4850?
The website for Hawkes Bay regional warning system is https://www.kipmcgrath.co.nz/privacy-policy (listed by One NZ); HTTPS://WWW.HBRC.GOVT.NZ/ (listed by 2degrees).
What type of service is shortcode 4850?
Shortcode 4850 is categorised as Government & Public in this directory, based on data published by NZ mobile carriers.

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