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.NZ Domain

The official country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for New Zealand.

ccTLD

Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: InternetNZ
WHOIS Server: whois.srs.net.nz
Introduced: 1987

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must comply with .nz policies, including having a local presence or connection to New Zealand.
Average Pricing: 15-30 NZD per year
RDAP Server: https://rdap.srs.net.nz/

Launch Dates & Availability

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General Availability:1987-01-01
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must comply with .nz policies, including having a local presence or connection to New Zealand.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing New Zealand in the DNS.

The .nz domain allows for direct second-level registrations (example.nz) as well as third-level domains under various second-level domains like .co.nz, .org.nz, etc.In 2014, .nz opened up for direct second-level registrations, allowing users to register domains directly under .nz.

trademe.co.nz
stuff.co.nz
ird.govt.nz

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Frequently Asked Questions

The official country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for New Zealand. The .NZ TLD is managed by InternetNZ and was introduced in 1987.

Registration for .NZ domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must comply with .nz policies, including having a local presence or connection to New Zealand.

The average pricing for a .NZ domain is 15-30 NZD per year. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .NZ domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.srs.net.nz. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.srs.net.nz/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .NZ domains include: Umbrellar, Freeparking, Domains4less, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

As a country code TLD, .NZ provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.