Register a conflicted domain name?

In July 2025, the conflicted name process was changed to:

• Retire the process of allowing agreements to be made as to who should register a conflicted domain name, including ending the lodging of preference changes at 12pm on Tuesday, 1 July 2025.
  
  
• Continue to block the remaining conflicted domain names from registration.
  
  
• Confirm and continue the ability for InternetNZ to release conflicted domain names in the future when only one remaining conflicted domain name remains in a conflict set.
  

Going forward, domain name holders who can register blocked/ conflicted domain names will be notified via the registrant's email address listed on the registration record.

The below information is written for parties that have been notified to register a conflicting domain name.

If you are unsure if this applies to you, please reach out to us via our contact form.

Conficted names FAQs

What is a conflicted (blocked) domain name?

A conflicted domain name is a .nz domain name that is available but is unable to be registered until it is resolved, for example:

• If anyname.co.nz and anyname.org.nz is registered to 2 different registrants (domain name holders) then anyname.nz is a conflicted domain name.

What is a conflict set?

Using the above example, for the conflicted domain name anyname.nz:

• anyname.co.nz and anyname.org.nz are part of the ‘conflict set’.

If you wish to find out who all the parties are in a conflict set please contact us here and we will be able to provide this to you.

I am part of the conflict set, how do I register a conflicted domain name?

1. You will need to follow the email instructions you received on how to register this, if you are unsure on what to do pelase contact the Domain Name Commission (DNC)
   
   

2. You will have two months from the date of the resolution to register the resolved domain name through a registrar of your choice, if the resolved domain name is not registered by this date it will become available to be registered on a first come first serve basis.

I am not part of the conflict set, how do I register a conflicted domain name?

1. Once the conflicted domain name has been registered, you will need to contact the domain name holder for this domain name. 

How can I find out who the parties are in a conflict set?

You can contact us to request information about the parties involved in a specific conflict set, and we will provide you with the necessary details. 

What is the timeframe for registering the resolved domain name?

You have two months from the date of resolution to register the resolved domain name through a registrar of your choice. If the domain name is not registered within this period, it will become available for registration on a first-come, first-served basis. 

What happens until all parties agree on a resolution?

Until all parties reach an agreement, the conflicted domain name will remain unavailable for registration to anyone. 

Why do conflicted domain names occur?

Conflicted domain names arise when different parties register the same name under different second-level variants, leading to potential conflicts. The introduction of new registry platforms or changes in registration policies can also contribute to conflicted domain names. 

Can a conflicted domain name be resolved without consent from all parties?

No, all parties in the conflict set must provide consent for a conflicted domain name to be resolved. The unanimous agreement ensures fair and equitable resolution for all parties involved.