.nz and .co.nz domains follow unique guidelines and requirements for registration and management in New Zealand. Here's what you need to know:

Key Features

• Available for businesses and professionals with presence in New Zealand
• Different rules than standard TLDs
• Pricing varies (check domain search page for current rates)

Domain Management Guidelines

• Domains cannot be locked
• No 5-day cancellation grace period
• No refunds available after registration
• Double-check domain spelling before registering

Expiration Policies Tucows Registrar:

• 45-day expiration grace period for renewal
• 90-day redemption period through Tucows after expiration

Key-Systems Registrar:

• ~90 days post-expiration for renewal
• Contact support for reactivation if renewal option unavailable

Whois Privacy Rules

• Available for individuals only (Organization field must be blank)
• Organizations cannot enable Whois privacy
• Organization information appears in Whois lookup if Organization field is filled

Important Notes

• All domain changes and registrations are final
• Verify domain details carefully before registration
• Different rules apply for third-party connected domains
• Contact registrar directly for specific renewal requirements

These guidelines ensure compliance with New Zealand domain registration requirements while maintaining proper domain management standards.

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