I have never set this up on mine, but don't you program it yourself, with the number you want it to dial. Probably not that much good though on non LTE models, unless you have your phone with you at the same time.

https://support.apple.com/en-nz/HT206983 first link on google

Does the info on wifi calling , apply in NZ? eg if you don' t have a phone nearby, can it still connect to vodafone over wifi to make a call? The only info I can find about it is there are no plans for it, from 2015

nas:

 

https://support.apple.com/en-nz/HT206983 first link on google

 

LOL yes I read all that but I didnt get the answer I was looking for a definitive "yes in New Zealand it will dial 111" I may wait till I am near a apple store and ask one of their geniuses :)

AS per the article, it is the same as the iphone, and will dial the emergency number for the country you are in. Why wouldn't it dial the NZ number, as it will be dialing from inside NZ.?

mattwnz:

 

AS per the article, it is the same as the iphone, and will dial the emergency number for the country you are in. Why wouldn't it dial the NZ number, as it will be dialing from inside NZ.?

 

I would like to test it to make sure Might speak to ......hmmmm i guess the ambulance service

I didn't realize that. Is that info available anywhere?

I accidently set this off on my watch a couple of months ago, unfortunately it rang a couple of times before I could disconnect. I got a phone call back, how embarrassing.

I told the lady my watch had called her, she seemed to understand like it happens a little bit!

dickytim:

 

I accidently set this off on my watch a couple of months ago, unfortunately it rang a couple of times before I could disconnect. I got a phone call back, how embarrassing.

 

I told the lady my watch had called her, she seemed to understand like it happens a little bit!

 

Well at least we know it connects to NZ emergency services. I do think it is too easy to activate especially on the phone, which is why I have it disabled.

Torque: Unless something has changed (highly unlikely), ringing the major international emergency service numbers (000,999, 112, 911 etc.) will still connect through to Sitel/Spark as the initial call answer point. You'll get a recorded message informing you that you have dialled 111 and are being connected.

I had heard that too, and it makes sense  considering how many overseas TV programs have 911 and 999 numbers quoted in them.