.nz is preparing to introduce the Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) to strengthen the security and reputation of .nz.
 
Vulnerabilities exist in the Domain Name System (DNS) that allow miscreants to re-direct, intercept, or modify users’ Internet traffic, each with potentially devastating consequences. DNSSEC has been developed to add to the security features of the DNS, and to mitigate those vulnerabilities. 
 

Monday 26 July marks an exciting new phase for the .nz domain name space. People are now able to register .nz domain names using the macronised vowels ā, ē, ī, ō and ū.

Please note: Closing date revised to 9 September 2010

The Domain Name Commission is responsible for managing the .nz domain name space (all domain names ending .nz) and administers a Dispute Resolution Service (DRS).

The DRS is a quick and cost-effective way of resolving domain name disputes and offers an accessible alternative to the courts. We are currently inviting applications for one Expert and one Mediator position.

Applications for one Mediator position for the .nz Dispute Resolution Service are currently being sought. The Domain Name Commission operates a dispute resolution service (DRS) for .nz domain names.

Applications for one Expert position for the .nz Dispute Resolution Service are currently being sought. The Domain Name Commission administers a dispute resolution service (DRS) for .nz domain names.

Internationalised Domain Names

Launching 26 July 2010

Registrations of .nz domain names which include macrons over the vowels will begin to be available to everyone on a first-come, first-served basis from 26 July 2010. The launch of this new type of domain name will coincide with Māori Language week 2010, which this year runs from 26 July - 1 August.

The minutes of the DNCL Board meeting held on 1 June 2010 are available.

Following a previous public consultation regarding additional search functionality for .nz domain names, it has been agreed by the DNCL Board that limited searches by registrant name should be permitted. We are now consulting on this.

DNCL is seeking comments on proposed changes to the Registering, Managing and Cancelling Domain Names (RMC) policy. The proposed changes all relate to the requirements around name servers.

Applications for this position have now closed.