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Second-Level Domain

.ac.nz

New Zealand

Academic New Zealand

Type

Second-Level Domain

Parent extension

.nz

Registry Operator

InternetNZ

Registration

Restricted to recognised New Zealand tertiary education and research institutions.

About .ac.nz

Reserved for New Zealand tertiary education and research institutions. Eligibility is checked against recognised academic status, so it is closed to commercial training providers.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a .ac.nz domain cost?
A .ac.nz domain costs $58.49 per year to register at MyDomains.tech, and renews at $58.49 per year. Transferring an existing .ac.nz domain to us is free — this extension carries no transfer fee.
Who can register a .ac.nz domain?
.ac.nz has registration requirements: Restricted to recognised New Zealand tertiary education and research institutions.
Who operates the .ac.nz registry?
.ac.nz is operated by InternetNZ, which runs the .nz namespace it sits beneath. MyDomains.tech is a domain reseller: we register through ICANN-accredited registrars, so your domain is recorded with the official registry. The sponsoring registrar varies by extension and is shown with your domain in your client area.
Does a .ac.nz domain include WHOIS privacy?
Yes. Every .ac.nz domain registered with MyDomains.tech includes free WHOIS privacy where the registry permits it, replacing your personal contact details in the public WHOIS record.