A new wave of road toll text scams claiming to be New Zealand Transport Agency are targeting phones across New Zealand this month.

According to Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency, these text messages tell phone users either a road toll has not been paid, or a licence needs to be renewed within 24 hours.

Typically, the text comes from an Australian +61, but can also come from other overseas phone numbers.

A NZTA spokesperson says the agency does not send text messages, and people can avoid the scams by not clicking suspicious links.

The ANZ website says the bank is aware some customers are receiving the toll and licence scam texts from the +61 Australian numbers."

An example of one of the text scams. Image: Supplied.

'The link leads to a fake site where customers are asked to enter credit card details, drivers licence details, personal information and two-factor authentication codes.

'If you receive a text of this kind do not click on any links and delete the message immediately.

'There are other scam text messages being sent from Australian phone numbers with a link to verify your identity, to block unauthorised transactions or to view, confirm or cancel a payment. These messages are impersonating ANZ and other well-known companies.

'Some scam text messages ask you to call a phone number to confirm a payment. When you call the number, you will hear a recording to make you believe you have phoned ANZ. This is fake.”

The Westpac website also says their financial crime team is seeing a "significant phishing campaign, involving both SMS and email messages".

"The most reported varieties impersonate the NZTA and claim the user needs to pay tolls or renew their vehicle registration. Other messages impersonating IRD or other government departments are also being sent."