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The value of volunteering as an organisation New Zealand

July 05

Every staff member at the Commission and our parent company InternetNZ is given one paid day to do volunteering activities in their local and online . nz communities.

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Understanding .nz domain name jargon

June 28

Like any industry, the domain name space has its share of jargon. Understanding this jargon will help make domain name management easier!

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You can't hide when it comes to .nz domain names

May 11

The Domain Name Commission is participating in the Privacy Commissioners annual Privacy week and has put together this blog about the .nz query search

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Wait, we don't own that domain name? Help!

April 29

Here at the Domain Name Commission, we often see organisations with multiple domain names that have different registration details.

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New website launch

March 22

We are extremely excited to launch our new website showcasing the Domain Name Commission and . nz brand and our new illustrative style.

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.nz policy review - consultation

February 19

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12 days of Christmas: shop safe, New Zealand!

December 01

Are you in the midst of holiday shopping, looking for the best deals, trying to buy perfect gifts for your whānau?

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4 steps to protect your privacy in .nz domain name space

November 02

When you register a . nz domain name, you must provide all of your contact details. It includes your name, address, telephone number and email address.

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Have a .nz domain question? Ask Dot!

October 01

Meet Any, our first online employee! Since March 2020, Any handles general queries outside of the usual 9-5 working day life

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.iwi.nz and .maori.nz domain name space

September 16

Here in Aotearoa we have two official languages: te Reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. This week, we’re focussing on te Reo Māori.

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