.nz registration
.nz is New Zealand’s country-code domain extension. It suits businesses, organisations, community projects and individuals that want a clear connection with New Zealand. Registration follows a first-come, first-served model, with no special application procedure. A .nz label may contain from 1 to 63 characters. A .nz name can use the macron characters ā, ē, ī, ō and ū, helping Māori words appear with their correct spelling. Check the precise spelling and availability before ordering, because allocation depends on the name remaining available when the registration request is submitted. To transfer an existing .nz domain to host.yt, disable transfer protection at the current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorisation code. The process may take several days. Once the transfer is complete, one year is added to the domain’s expiry date. A change of holder follows a separate authentication process. For a holder change, validation emails are sent to both the current and future holders. The request is cancelled if authentication is not completed within five days, while the domain’s expiration date remains unchanged. Through host.yt, supported management operations include contact and DNS changes, renewal, restoration, DNSSEC records, registrar locking, forwarding and automatic-renewal preferences.
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Specifications
| Registration | 16.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 16.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 16.99 EUR |
| Restore | 16.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 16.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .nz extension stand for?
nz is the country-code top-level domain for New Zealand. It gives a website or online service a recognisable New Zealand identity and can help visitors understand that its content, audience, operations or community connection relates to the country.
Who can register a .nz domain?
nz registration is open to individuals, businesses and organisations. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so the requested domain must be available when the registration is submitted. The chosen label must contain between 1 and 63 characters.
Are documents or special registration requirements needed for .nz?
The .nz registration process does not require a special application or registry documents. Registration is based on availability and first-come, first-served allocation. The domain label must be 1 to 63 characters long, and supported Māori macron characters include ā, ē, ī, ō and ū.
Is .nz a good choice, and what projects is it suited to?
nz is a practical choice for businesses serving New Zealand, local organisations, public-interest projects, community groups and individuals building a New Zealand-focused presence. It communicates geographic relevance immediately and supports Māori macron characters for names that require accurate spelling.
When does .nz make more sense than .com?
nz makes more sense when New Zealand is central to the project’s customers, services, identity or content. It provides a stronger local signal than .com. Choose .com when the main goal is a geographically neutral, international identity, accepting that the New Zealand connection will be less immediate.
How quickly is a .nz domain registered, and how long does it last?
Registration can proceed after the order is processed and the name is confirmed available, with allocation remaining first come, first served. Confirm the selected registration term and resulting expiry date in your host.yt order. Renewal keeps the domain active beyond that expiry date.
How do I transfer a .nz domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection with your current registrar, obtain the domain’s authorisation code and submit it to host.yt. The transfer may take several days. After completion, one year is added to the existing expiry date. Changing the domain holder requires a separate email authentication process.