Proudly Kiwi with .nz domains

It’s basically how people find your website. Literally the name given to where you want your website to live. You can use letters, numbers, and then get assigned extensions like .CO.NZ or .KIWI—provided no one else has claimed it first (even then there are methods that you can use to help you acquire it like domain back ordering).

There are definitely best practices when it comes to getting a domain name. Something that’s easy to remember but unique, easy to spell (this is where numbers can get tricky) and overall relevant to your business. Get this right and you can see more traffic, clicks and ultimately more business.

Super easy! Just use our domain search tool to see if your name is available with the extension you want to go for. If it is available, select how long you want it for and it’s yours – and you can access right here at DomainZ. All we would say is that some extensions may have specific eligibility requirements, so check those out first.

Knock yourself out. The more the merrier. There’s some business sense to it as well, snapping up different versions of your domain (like .co.nz and .kiwi) protects your brand and prevents domain squatters and even competitors from confusing your customers.

.com is like the universal language of domains—widely recognised and widely used. .co.nz, on the other hand, shows you’re proudly Kiwi. It can build trust with local customers and can certainly give you an SEO edge in New Zealand. Not sure right now? How about registering both?

So it’s pretty much the opposite of the best practices we’ve laid out before. Steer clear of tricky spellings, overly ambiguous words, incredibly long names, or anything too similar to existing brands. Keep it simple, clear, and on-brand.

Longer is usually better. Registering for multiple years shows commitment and can help you avoid losing your domain unexpectedly. Then again, if you are unsure, you can always do a 12 month stint and see where you are after that. We’ll shoot over some reminder emails to remind you when it comes to renewing your domain too.