New Zealand domains
Register a .nz domain
yourbrand.nz has been legal since 2014 — shorter than .co.nz, still unmistakably Kiwi. New Zealand's ccTLD has never required residency or local incorporation to register, but for years the practical choice was .co.nz or .org.nz. Since 2014, direct second-level names like yourbrand.nz have been available too — same recognition, fewer characters.
$36.00/yr
Renews at the same price. No tricks.
Privacy free
Who picks .nz?
- Companies incorporated in or selling directly into New Zealand
- Startups after a short domain hack (yourword.nz) rather than the longer .co.nz
- NZ community groups, local services, and publishers writing for a Kiwi audience
What it signals
A .nz is the default pick for NZ-incorporated companies and local retailers, and it reads to a Kiwi audience as unmistakably local — useful for regulators, partners, or customers who want confirmation a business is actually operating in New Zealand.
Pros
- No NZ residency, incorporation, or local presence required to register
- Direct second-level .nz has been open since 2014 — shorter than .co.nz
- Reads as genuinely local to New Zealand visitors, which builds trust fast
- WHOIS details withheld from public lookup wherever the .nz registry permits it
- Renewal price fixed at purchase, no bait-and-switch after year one
Watch-outs
- Not the cheapest .nz registrar around — the trade is reliability over a rock-bottom rate
- A handful of second-level categories, like .govt.nz and .iwi.nz, are moderated with extra eligibility checks most buyers won't clear
- Carries less weight with buyers outside New Zealand than a .com would
Examples of .nz domains in the wild
Common questions about .nz domains
How much does a .nz domain cost?
A .nz domain is $36.00 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $36.00 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later.
Does a .nz domain renew at the same price?
Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .nz stays $36.00/yr in year 1, year 2, and year 10. Most registrars advertise a cheap first year, then quietly renew higher.
Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .nz domain?
Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .nz domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.
Can I transfer an existing .nz domain to Modusdom?
Yes. Transfers are free and add a year to your registration. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, copy the EPP/auth code, and start the transfer — we walk you through it, and your website and email keep working the whole time.
Is a .nz domain right for my business?
A .nz is the default pick for NZ-incorporated companies and local retailers, and it reads to a Kiwi audience as unmistakably local — useful for regulators, partners, or customers who want confirmation a business is actually operating in New Zealand. It is a strong fit for: Companies incorporated in or selling directly into New Zealand; Startups after a short domain hack (yourword.nz) rather than the longer .co.nz; NZ community groups, local services, and publishers writing for a Kiwi audience.