.nz Rules consultation 2025

Have your say

UPDATE: 26 September — InternetNZ has granted an extension to accept submissions until Wednesday, 1 October, at 5pm.

InternetNZ is proposing some updates to the .nz Rules that govern .nz domain names, and they’d like your feedback. 

• Consultation opens: 1 September 2025
• Consultation closes: 26 September 2025, at 5pm (extension granted to 1 October, 5pm)

The proposed changes include:

• Updates to align the language through introducing uniform terms in the .nz Rules and InternetNZ's agreements.

• Updates to reflect a new Domain Lock product (a security feature that protects against domain names being transferred or altered without permission).

• Amendments to enhance the accuracy of data in the .nz Register of domain names.

All consultation material and information on how to make a submission is available on InternetNZ's consultations webpage.