Guide to .nz and .co.nz Domain Registration Rules

Guide to .nz and .co.nz Domain Registration Rules

By Michael Thompson

February 23, 2025 at 10:56 AM

.nz and .co.nz domains are specifically designed for businesses and professionals with a presence in New Zealand. These domain extensions have unique features and requirements that differ from other domain types.

Registration Guidelines:

  • No domain locking available
  • No 5-day cancellation grace period
  • No refunds after registration
  • Double-check for typos before registering

Expiration Policies:

Tucows Registrar:

  • 45-day expiration grace period for renewal
  • 90-day redemption period through Tucows after expiration

Key-Systems Registrar:

  • Approximately 90 days after expiration to renew
  • Contact support for potential reactivation if renewal option isn't available

Whois Privacy Rules:

  • Individual registrants can enable Whois privacy
  • Must leave Organization field blank to qualify as individual
  • Organizations cannot enable Whois privacy
  • Organization field entries automatically make Whois information public

These domains follow specific country code top-level domain (ccTLD) regulations set by New Zealand's domain registry. Before registration, verify your domain choice carefully as there are no refunds or grace periods for cancellation.

To check current pricing, use the domain name search function or consult your domains dashboard.

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