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Frequently Asked Questions
Does .NZ support internationalized domain names (IDNs) characters?
The .NZ Registry is not currently offering IDN characters
Which organization oversees the administration of this domain extension?
The organization responsible of this domain extension is “DNC.ORG.NZ”
How can one contact the registry managing this extension?
The contact information is:
Sponsoring Organisation
InternetNZ
Level 11
80 Boulcott Street
Wellington 6011
New Zealand
Administrative Contact
IANA Administrator
InternetNZ
Level 11
80 Boulcott Street
Wellington 6011
New Zealand
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 4 472 1600
Fax: +64 4 495 2115
Technical Contact
IANA Administrator
NZRS Ltd
Level 11
80 Boulcott Street
Wellington 6011
New Zealand
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 4 931 6970
Fax: +64 4 931 6979
What is the least and greatest number of characters permissible?
The minimum is 3 and the maximum is 63
Are there any specific criteria for registering a .NZ domain?
No special requirements are needed to register a “.nz” domain
What is the shortest registration duration permitted for this extension?
The minimum registration term for “.nz” extensions is 1 year.
Does this extension support third level domains?
Yes, it does support third level extension, you can register domains with “.co.nz” “.net.nz" and “.kiwi.nz
Is there an official whois server for .NZ domains?
Yes, it is whois.srs.net.nz
What is the range of characters that the .NZ extension can accommodate?
It is possible to register the letters a to z, the numbers 0 to 9 and the hyphen “-“. However, it is not possible to register domains that begin or end with a hyphen “-“ or have it located in the third and fourth positions.
Do you offer Trustee/Proxy Service for this extension?
No, we don’t offer trustee service, please notice though that for this extension there is no residence requirement.
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