Oceanian domains: New Zealand (.net.nz)
Important: When entering your search string don't write “www” or the New Zealand domain type, ie. “net.nz”. Therefore to search “www.bb-online.net.nz” enter “bb-online” and nothing else.
The only letters allowed within a domain name are: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z - 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. Spaces are NOT ALLOWED.
Registration:
To register your New Zealand domain, click here!
Once the domain is registered
All New Zealand domain names registered with us are stored on our international server. Domains registered with us are automatically provided with their own under-construction page - this notifies potential registrants that the name has been acquired and is now registered. The under-construction page is offered free of charge and may be used indefinitely.
It is possible for Web and/or Mail forwarding to be provided for New Zealand domains.
Domain transfer/release fees are charged are by a majority of registrars, but BB Online make no charge to transfer a domain to another New Zealand domain name registrar.
Background
.nz is the country code top-level domain name (ccTLD) for New Zealand and it is operated by Domain Name Commission Limited (DNC). DNC protects its interests and creates a fair and safe domain space for registrants of the .nz domain name. DNC is owned by InternetNZ.
| Individuals who wish to register under the .nz domain name for New Zealand must do so at a third level under various second level labels. The second level domain labels are as follows: | |
| .ac | for tertiary educational institutions. |
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| .bank | for registered banks. Must be registered by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. |
| .co | for commercial purposes. |
| .cri | intended only for entities of the Crown Research Institutes. |
| .geek | intended for individuals with technical and computer knowledge. |
| .gen | individuals and organisations that are not covered by any other second level label. |
| .govt | for entities of the New Zealand government. |
| .iwi | intended for traditional Maori tribes. |
| .org | for non-profit organisations and charities. |
| .maori | for entities of the Maori people. |
| .mil | intended for the New Zealand military. |
| .net | for New Zealand internet service providers. |
| .parliament | for agencies or individuals who are members of the parliamentary system of New Zealand. |
| .school | for educational entities, except for tertiary education. |
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