.co.nz
A .co.nz domain is the country code domain for New Zealand. It is run by InternetNZ, the organisation that manages the .nz space. The extension has been part of the internet in New Zealand since 1989, and it is widely used by organisations pursuing commercial aims in the country, including those working in online shopping, social networking and gaming.
The registry supports DNSSEC, which helps protect your domain from certain forms of tampering with DNS answers. Your name can be between 1 and 63 characters, and internationalised names are allowed. The minimum term is 1 year and you renew in 1 year increments, so you can plan your renewals around a regular cycle. A 30-day grace period follows expiry, giving you time to renew after the expiry date.
A .co.nz domain suits businesses and organisations whose customers are mainly in New Zealand. Before you register, check that the name you want is available and that your contact details are accurate, as the registry relies on them.
Registration is open to individuals and organisations worldwide.
- Individuals must be over 18 years of age.
- Organisations must be properly constituted.
- No New Zealand presence is required to register.
Your domain renews in 1 year increments once it is registered.
- A 30-day grace period follows the expiry date, during which you can still renew the name.
- There is no separate redemption period.
- If the name is not renewed, it is released afterwards.
You can transfer an existing domain to Domain Central from another provider.
- You need the UDAI authorisation code from your current provider.
- Transfers are usually completed within a day once the UDAI code is supplied.
- A transfer does not change the expiry date of the domain.
The registrant of a .co.nz domain can be changed, and the term stays the same.
- The registrant must remain identifiable and eligible to hold the name.
- The expiry date does not change when the registrant is changed.
InternetNZ, Level 13, 18 Willis Street, Wellington Central, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand