Kiwi-Nutz
The Alternative Emergency Information Pages
There's very little I can say here, other than if you need this information then contact the experts. If in doubt call all of them.. but ensure the issue is sea/ocean related before you call the coast guard, that's about it, over to you.
Emergency Services in NZ
For all 'Emergency's Dial: 111
Rule of Thumb, when you Dial: 111 |
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1. Phone 111 |
| 2. Ask for Service: Police, Ambulance, Fire |
| 3. Keep calm. Be clear |
| 4. Tell them where |
| 5. Tell them who |
| 6. Tell them what |
- Police Service
- Fire Service
- Coast Guard
- Ambulance Services
- Phone 111
- Ask for Ambulance
- Keep calm. Be clear
- Tell them where
- Tell them who
- Tell them what
Police Service
When contacting the Police for emergencies: dial 111 (including mobile phones)Traffic incidents and information: dial *555 (not emergencies)
People with impaired hearing: dial 0800 16 16 16 (text phone only)
or fax 0800 16 16 10
For non-urgent service phone your local Police station.
Fire Service
Dial 111 For EmergenciesNZ Fire Service General enquiries go to the official website.
You can make a specific general enquiry to the New Zealand Fire Service that does not fit any other category by; EMAIL queries@fire.org.nz
To contact you local fire region office for information try this page - Fire Stations. Part of the official Fire Service website.
Coast Guard
The NZ Coast Guard is a Nationwide, 24 hour Marine Search and Rescue Service, provided by Volunteers. In the event of a maritime emergency - in the first instance - please phone the emergency services on 111, they will contact the nearest Coastguard unit.
If you would like to find out more about the Coastguard or anything else related to the NZ Coast Guard please visit their official website. Or phone: (09) 489 1510
Ambulance Services
Remember, the 'Rule of Thumb' when you dial 111:
For indepth Hints and Tips in emergency try this link
