Domain Name Commission

Domain Name Commission We oversee the .nz domain name space —protecting the rights and interests of those who use it. spam, phishing, or possible breaches of New Zealand legislation).

Send us your enquiries about matters ending in .nz to [email protected]. Our role includes authorising .nz registrars, developing and maintaining the policies that underpin the .nz domain name space and
administering a dispute resolution service. We offer advice on: complaints about registrars not abiding by .nz policies, incorrect domain name registration information and disputes over who should be the registrant of a .nz domain name. We do NOT: deal with issues concerning a website’s content, have the jurisdiction to handle complaints relating to the illegal or malicious use of a domain name (e.g. Any complaint about the management of a domain name should first be taken up with the registrar. If the registrar doesn’t resolve your issue, further information about disputes and complaints is available. For further information please e-mail [email protected]

For Cyber Smart Week, we want to share some advice from Own Your Online to help keep you safe and secure online. 👉 Turn ...
09/10/2026

For Cyber Smart Week, we want to share some advice from Own Your Online to help keep you safe and secure online.

👉 Turn on automatic updates for your devices, apps and browsers, so you get the latest security fixes as soon as they’re available. Stay current. Stay protected.

Cyber criminals look for weaknesses in outdated software to get into your devices, and AI is helping them find and exploit those weaknesses faster than ever. Updates help close those gaps by fixing known security vulnerabilities.

Here are five quick steps to online security: https://www.ownyouronline.govt.nz/personal/get-protected/guides/five-quick-steps-to-online-security/

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