Domain Name Commissioner
We have five full-time staff members on the team, including Barbara Pearse, the Domain Name Commissioner, who was appointed in May 2023.

Barbara joined the Domain Name Commission with extensive leadership, governance, and oversight experience across multiple industries, mainly regulated entities and financial services.
Awards and Recognition
- Our 2021 annual report has been named a finalist for best plain English annual report at the 2021 plain English awards.
- In 2018 our annual report was shortlisted for best plain English annual report at the 2018 Plain English Awards.
- The Domain Name Commission has been recognised for being one of New Zealand’s top companies in recognising and retaining committed employees.