NZ SMS Shortcode

577

Central Region’s Technical Advisory

Carrier Service / Brand Cost to send Cost to receive Category Source
Spark Spark Central Region’s Technical Advisory Free Free Other 2026-04-20
One NZ One NZ Central Region’s Technical Advisory Free Free Other 2024-09-30
2degrees 2degrees Waitemata District Health Board-Text Free Free Other 2026-04-22
Skinny Skinny Central Region’s Technical Advisory Free Free Other 2026-04-20

How to stop messages from this shortcode

Reply STOP to the number 577. 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 564 221 — listed by 2degrees
Website
www.tas.health.nz — listed by 2degrees

Frequently asked questions about shortcode 577

Who owns shortcode 577 in New Zealand?
Shortcode 577 is operated by Central Region’s Technical Advisory. Some carriers list it under other names including Waitemata District Health Board-Text.
Which NZ mobile carriers list shortcode 577?
Shortcode 577 is listed in the public premium-text directories of Spark, One NZ, 2degrees, Skinny.
How much does it cost to send an SMS to 577?
Sending a text to shortcode 577 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 577?
Reply STOP to 577. 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 577?
The contact number for Central Region’s Technical Advisory is 0800 564 221 (listed by 2degrees).
What is the website for shortcode 577?
The website for Central Region’s Technical Advisory is www.tas.health.nz (listed by 2degrees).
What type of service is shortcode 577?
Shortcode 577 is categorised as Other in this directory, based on data published by NZ mobile carriers.

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