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
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.
26 Mar 2014
The March 2014 newsletter is available. It includes .nz domain name statistics as of February 28, 2014
06 Mar 2014
12 Feb 2014
Under the current Second Level Domains (2LD) Policy, anyone can apply to create a new open or moderated 2LD that fits the criteria specified in the policy at /content/secondleveldomains.html.
11 Feb 2014
This is the third and final consultation relating to implementing registrations at the second level in the .nz domain name space.
29 Jan 2014
The January 2014 newsletter is available. It includes .nz domain name statistics as of December 30, 2013
28 Jan 2014
DNCL is using recruiters Jackson Stone & Partners to fill two new staff member positions – an Office Manager; and Manager, Legal Policy.
23 Dec 2013
The December 2013 newsletter is available. It includes .nz domain name statistics as of November 30, 2013
16 Dec 2013
28 Nov 2013
The November 2013 newsletter is available. It includes .nz domain name statistics as of October 31, 2013
29 Oct 2013
The October 2013 newsletter is available. It includes .nz domain name statistics as of September 30, 2013
22 Oct 2013
11 Oct 2013
The Council of InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) has today approved a policy proposal from subsidiary Domain Name Commission Ltd to allow domain names to be registered at the second level in the .nz domain name space, giving New Zealanders even more choice in getting online.