Second level NZ domains
For the first time ever "second level" domains like the .co in ".co.nz" and the .org in ".org.nz" are going to become optional. You'll be able to get .nz names with them, without them, or both. For example you will be able to register yourdomain.NZ as well as yourdomain.CO.NZ
This change means that people will soon have more choice when getting a .nz domain name. This is because existing 'second levels' – like the '.c...
Wed, 24 Sep, 2014 at 12:36 AM
There are many reasons people have asked for this change. Some of the main ones include:
More choice in .nz domain names.
More representative domain nam...
Wed, 24 Sep, 2014 at 12:37 AM
The go-live date for the change is 1pm, 30 September 2014 (NZDT). From that date, people will be able to register or reserve the new shorter .nz domain name...
Wed, 24 Sep, 2014 at 12:37 AM
Details of the change - including all policy and consultation documents – can be found on the Domain Name Commission's website – www.dnc.org.nz.
Wed, 24 Sep, 2014 at 12:37 AM
Following three public consultation rounds, analysis of opinion, and extensive discussion with interested parties, the Domain Name Commission's Board re...
Wed, 24 Sep, 2014 at 12:37 AM
Nothing will happen to your existing domain name and you can continue to use it as you always have. However, depending on when you registered it, you may be...
Wed, 24 Sep, 2014 at 12:37 AM
If you have a .nz domain name you can find out what options are available to you by speaking with us or by checking the status of your existing domain name ...
Wed, 24 Sep, 2014 at 12:38 AM
You should check that the details you first registered your domain name(s) under are still correct. This is imperative if you are to be contactable and be t...
Wed, 24 Sep, 2014 at 12:38 AM
So long as you continue to pay your registration fees you can continue to use your existing .nz domain name as you always have.
However, the Domain Name C...
Wed, 24 Sep, 2014 at 12:38 AM
There is no change if you want a new .nz domain name, except that you'll now have more choice when the change goes live'. As always, you will regis...
Wed, 24 Sep, 2014 at 12:39 AM