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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. DNSSEC chain validation issue for .nz domains

    March 30

    • Announcement

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Are you prepared for the future of conflict resolution?

    July 06

    The Commission recently launched its ODR pilot. DNC’s Keri Morris met with Greg Pollock to ask him about some of his experiences from his time working in this space.

    • Blog post

  10. Case summaries now on-line

    July 06

    We are excited to announce the publication of new resources - the Domain Name Commission’s Case Summaries - to assist parties to understand their rights.

    • Blog post

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