An archive of our news, with the most recent items appearing first. These include .nz policy and consultation announcements, newsletters and media releases. For media or newsletter enquiries please email media@dnc.org.nz
News
11 Sep 2014
At the end of this month the .nz domain name space will undergo a momentous, once in a generation change. From 1pm, 30 September 2014 people will be able to register domain names directly before the .nz – e.g. anyname.nz.
29 Aug 2014
The August 2014 newsletter is available. It includes .nz domain name statistics as of July 31, 2014
19 Aug 2014
Following a number of serious and ongoing .nz policy breaches by reseller 24/7 Hosting the Domain Name Commission Limited (DNCL) has directed Voyager Internet to communicate with 24/7 Hosting's .nz customers - letting those under 24/7 Hosting's reseller account know that they must transfer to a new registrar by Saturday 20 September 2014.
18 Aug 2014
12 Aug 2014
As part of the ongoing review of .nz policies, three policies are now being reviewed.
05 Aug 2014
Following a public consultation, the DNCL Board has approved a small number of amendments to the Registering, Managing and Cancelling (RMC) Policy and Transfer to Another Registrar (TAR) Policy.
04 Aug 2014
Currently, Clause 3.15 of the Roles and Responsibilities Policy (RAR) requires that all registrars:
29 Jul 2014
The July 2014 newsletter is available. It includes .nz domain name statistics as of June 30, 2014
21 Jul 2014
The Domain Name Commission Limited (DNCL) is pleased to announce that from 1pm, 30 September 2014 a significantly amended .nz policy will come into effect – ushering in a new era of choice in .nz domain names.
04 Jul 2014
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As part of the implementation of .nz registrations at the second level, the Domain Name
27 Jun 2014
The June 2014 newsletter is available. It includes .nz domain name statistics as of May 31, 2014
13 Jun 2014
27 May 2014
The Domain Name Commission (DNC) is warning people who have a relationship with 24/7 Hosting, or who are considering using their services in future, to beware of their activities in respect of the registration and management of .nz domain names.
14 May 2014
Internet New Zealand Inc (InternetNZ) is seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill two Director positions on the Domain Name Commission Ltd (DNCL) Board.
24 Apr 2014
The April 2014 newsletter is available. It includes .nz domain name statistics as of March 31, 2014
15 Apr 2014
08 Apr 2014
Due to a recent decision that will offer more choice in .nz domain names, the Domain Name Commission is making a final call to any specific community of interest that wants to apply for the creation of a new second level.
26 Mar 2014
Following the DNCL Board’s approval of the changes to the Second Level Domains policy, all applications for new second levels must be received by Wednesday 30 April 2014.
26 Mar 2014
On Friday, March 21 2014 the DNCL Board approved the final versions of the Registering, Managing and Cancelling (RMC) and Dispute Resolution Service (DRS) policies, in addition to some minor policy changes, in relation to registrations at the second level.
26 Mar 2014
Following the DNCL Board’s approval of the changes to the Second Level Domains policy, the amended policy will come into effect on Monday 28 April 2014.