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New Zealand — Healthcare: Emergency Services

Emergency service numbers for New Zealand, as published by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (travel advice last updated 2026-03-19): Telephone: 111 (ambulance, fire, police).

VerifiedGovernment / official sourceUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — New Zealand travel adviceLast reviewed: 2026-10-18

Key facts

  • Telephone: 111 (ambulance, fire, police)
  • Emergency medical number: Call 111 and ask for an ambulance.

Steps

  1. Finding the nearest hospital or medical centre — You can search online for the nearest hospital or medical centre using the Ministry of Health's website or a mapping app.

Common mistakes

  • Using 111 for non-life-threatening issues can lead to unnecessary delays and resource allocation.

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