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Latest updates
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Expert Determination at the Domain Name Commission
August 28
Things aren’t always straightforward, and when disputes arise in addition to the consensual mediation process, at DNC, we also offer expert determination.
- Blog Post
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Mediation — what's it all about?
July 31
It’s a free service and provides a chance for people to have a voice about what they think is a fair and reasonable.
- Blog Post
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The hidden value of a name
July 03
There could be gold hiding in section 8(c) of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976.
- Blog Post
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Podcast: domain name disputes
June 28
As part of our strategy to future-proof the DNC and to foster fairer, simpler and contemporary forums for people to resolve disputes, we piloted an Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform…
- Blog Post
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DNSSEC chain validation issue for .nz domains: update
May 30
Update: As of 6:30pm 1 June, we have returned to normal operational mode.
- Announcement
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New Domain Name Commissioner: Barbara Pearse
May 01
The Domain Name Commission and InternetNZ is delighted to announce the appointment of Barbara Pearse as the new Domain Name Commissioner.
- Blog Post
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Changes to our website — new .nz rules and .nz registry
November 01
The . nz registry is migrating to a new platform today (1st November 2022) as well as publishing a new set of . nz rules.
- Blog Post
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Our transparency report is out!
October 31
Each year the Domain Name Commission releases information on key enforcement actions taken and management of information requests.
- Blog Post
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Our 2021/2022 annual report is out!
August 18
Each year we publish an annual report that shows how we’ve managed the .nz space under the .nz rules.
- Blog Post
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Where are .nz registrants based?
August 16
There is a perception that .nz is limited to registrants located in New Zealand. However, this perception is incorrect.
- Blog Post
