.NZ Domain NamesWhy should I register a .NZ domain name?The .NZ domain is a ccTLD (country code top level domain), and the Internet country code for New Zealand. Located in Oceania, the islands of New Zealand are in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia. New Zealand is comprised of the Antipodes Islands, Auckland Islands, Bounty Islands, Campbell Island, Chatham Islands, and Kermadec Islands. All combined, these islands cover 103,738 square miles, an area about the size of Colorado. The population is 4,173,460 people according to the July 2008 census. New Zealand has three official languages: English, Maori, and Sign Language.
Why should I register a .NZ domain name?A great majority of the domains registered under the .NZ ccTLD are through entities associated with New Zealand, as the extension is extremely popular there. The .NZ domain name presents a great opportunity for local and international companies wanting to represent their business in New Zealand. Local domain names give your company a professional image, which demonstrates proof of your commitment to local customers. By targeting this local market, you can maximize your company's revenues. Registering ccTLDs offers another way to protect your online identity, as well as that of your business. We all know how important it is to protect our personal identity. The same should be true when considering the identity of your business or trademark online. Your assets are important whether in the form of a bank account or a domain name, and they need to be protected. When you register your trademark in a ccTLD domain, you are taking one more step to protect what is critical to you and your livelihood. By purchasing your trademark in a ccTLD, you do not have to worry about a competitor acquiring that name. Think how much easier it is to be the original owner instead of attempting to procure the domain from another party. If you are looking to own domains with shorter names or more common words, ccTLDs may be the way to go. As we all know, attempting to obtain these types of domain in more popular extensions is futile. Most ccTLD domains are still becoming populated, dramatically increasing the chances that your domain is available. Are there any restrictions for registering a .NZ?There are no restrictions under most second-level .NZ names although a few are 'moderated'. This means that in these cases eligibility is checked before registration can be completed. However, regarding all extensions offered by Name.com, there are no registration restrictions. Name.com offers the following third-level .NZ extensions:
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