New .nz Agreements 2025
What is changing?
We have implemented a number of changes to each agreement, including changes to:
provide greater consistency across the .nz Rules and the new agreements;
provide greater clarity for .nz registrars regarding their obligations; and
improve the readability of the agreements.
Authorisation agreement
The current version of the Authorisation Agreement (v5.2) has not been reviewed since 24 May 2018. Since its last update, there have been significant developments, including:
the implementation of the new InternetNZ Registry System on 1 November 2022;
the consolidation and adoption of an updated set of .nz Rules including updates to key defined terms (e.g. replacing “Registrant” with “Domain Name Holder”) and other substantial changes that have created inconsistencies with the current agreement; and
changes to applicable laws.
The updates to the Authorisation Agreement aim to:
clarify expectations;
enhance transparency;
provide alignment with the .nz Rules including the defined terms;
provide consistency with the .nz Connection Agreement with some clauses and defined terms now identical (where appropriate);
strengthen accountability mechanisms within the .nz domain name space;
introduce additional protections for the contracting parties which are consistent with appliable laws; and
reflect the DNC’s ongoing commitment to ensure compliance with and to enforce the .nz Rules.
Key Points to Note
Given the extent of the proposed changes – including significant structural changes, numerous clause updates and alignment with the updated .nz Rules – we have prepared an updated version 6, [dated November 2025] of the Authorisation Agreement.
Authorisation Agreement 2025
Authorisation Agreement Notice and Summary of Key Changes 2025
Connection Agreement
The current version of the Connection Agreement (v 4.5) was last reviewed in 2022. Since the last update, there have been some updates made to the .nz Rules and the Authorisation Agreement, which needed to be reflected in the Connection Agreement.
InternetNZ has also taken this opportunity to make updates to:
reflect process changes (e.g. in relation to foreign registrar payments)
provide clarity (e.g. payment of charges and issuing of credits); and
make the agreement more readable and clear.
Connection Agreement 2025
Connection Agreement Summary of Key Changes 2025
FAQs for agreements
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the .nz Product Support team at registry@internetnz.net.nz for the Connection Agreement, or the DNC team at registrar@dnc.org.nz for the Authorisation Agreement.
We appreciate your cooperation and continued engagement as we work to ensure our agreements remain fit for purpose and reflect current operational, legal and policy frameworks.