.org.nz
A .org.nz domain is a country code domain for New Zealand, operated by InternetNZ through its .NZ Registry Services arm, known as InternetNZ DNC. It can be registered by individuals over 18 and by organisations from anywhere in the world. It sits within the .nz namespace, so it suits businesses, community groups and people with a connection to New Zealand.
The registry supports DNSSEC, which helps protect your visitors from forged DNS answers. Names can be between 1 and 63 characters long, and internationalised names are allowed. You do not need a local presence in New Zealand to hold one. Registrations start with a minimum term of 1 year, and you can renew in 1 year steps.
A .org.nz domain is a good choice if you want a New Zealand address and the security of DNSSEC. Before you register, make sure your contact details are accurate, because the registry expects registrants to be identifiable. Check that the name you want fits the 1 to 63 character limit.
Registration is open to a wide range of holders, provided they meet the registry’s requirements.
- Individuals must be aged 18 or over and identifiable.
- Organisations must be properly constituted and can be based anywhere in the world.
- No New Zealand presence is required to register.
- Your contact details must be accurate and kept up to date.
Renew before the expiry date to keep your name. If you miss it, a grace period applies.
- A 30-day grace period follows expiry, during which you can still renew the name.
- There is no separate redemption period.
- Renewals are made in 1 year increments.
- If the name is not renewed, it is released afterwards.
You can transfer an existing .org.nz domain to Domain Central from another provider.
- You need to supply the UDAI authorisation code from your current provider.
- Transfers usually complete within a day once the code is supplied.
- A transfer does not change the expiry date of the domain.
The registrant can be changed, and the term of the domain stays the same.
- Changing the registrant does not alter the expiry date.
- The new registrant must meet the registry’s eligibility rules.
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