Overview

.NZ is the country code for New Zealand, the must-have New Zealand domain name for all New Zealand individuals and businesses.

Who can register .nz domains?

Anyone can register .co.nz, .net.nz, .org.nz domain names!

  • Registrants do not need to be in New Zealand, nor do they need to host in New Zealand.
  • Registrants must be over 18 years of age. 
  • The person named on the register is the legal registrant and therefore holds the license to use that domain name.

Types of .NZ domains

  • .NZ – A General use domain tld to show your audience that you trade or promote your services in Nz
  • .NET.NZ – Internet services or services provided online, such as Internet Service Providers.
  • .GEEK.NZ – Intended for people who are highly skilled with technology/computers
  • .CO.NZ – Organizations with commercial aims or purposes
  • .SCHOOL.NZ – For pre-school and primary/secondary schools in New Zealand
  • .KIWI – Colloquial term for a New Zealander and the name of a flightless bird who calls New Zealand home.
  • .ORG.NZ –  Intended for non-profit organizations.

Transfers

.‍NZ domains transferred before expiry have no transfer fee, and their expiration date does not change.

Renewals

You can renew .NZ domains for one to 10 years. Domains have a 45-day renewal grace period after expiry. Redemption lasts 90 days after the grace period, followed by a two-day window for final deletion from the registry database.

More info

  • Want to register a .co.nz domain? Search for your domain today.
  • Want to register a .net.nz domain? Search for your domain today.
  • Want to register a .org.nz domain? Search for your domain today.
  • Check out our large list of domains here!

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