NZ SMS Shortcode

8309

Health NZ ; WDHB – Patient Enquiry SMS

Carrier Service / Brand Cost to send Cost to receive Category Source
Spark Spark Health NZ ; WDHB – Patient Enquiry SMS Free Free Information & Directory 2026-04-20
One NZ One NZ Health NZ ; WDHB – Patient Enquiry SMS Free Free Information & Directory 2024-09-30
2degrees 2degrees WDHB - Patient Enquiry SMS Free Free Information & Directory 2026-04-22
Skinny Skinny Health NZ ; WDHB – Patient Enquiry SMS Free Free Information & Directory 2026-04-20

How to stop messages from this shortcode

Reply STOP to the number 8309. 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
0800564221 — listed by One NZ
0800 564 221 — listed by 2degrees
Website
https://www.waikatodhb.health.nz/ — listed by 2degrees

Frequently asked questions about shortcode 8309

Who owns shortcode 8309 in New Zealand?
Shortcode 8309 is operated by Health NZ ; WDHB – Patient Enquiry SMS. Some carriers list it under other names including WDHB - Patient Enquiry SMS.
Which NZ mobile carriers list shortcode 8309?
Shortcode 8309 is listed in the public premium-text directories of Spark, One NZ, 2degrees, Skinny.
How much does it cost to send an SMS to 8309?
Sending a text to shortcode 8309 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 8309?
Reply STOP to 8309. 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 8309?
The contact number for Health NZ ; WDHB – Patient Enquiry SMS is 0800564221 (listed by One NZ); 0800 564 221 (listed by 2degrees).
What is the website for shortcode 8309?
The website for Health NZ ; WDHB – Patient Enquiry SMS is https://www.waikatodhb.health.nz/ (listed by 2degrees).
What type of service is shortcode 8309?
Shortcode 8309 is categorised as Information & Directory in this directory, based on data published by NZ mobile carriers.

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