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How to Register .ac.nz
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Choose your .ac.nz domain name
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Verify NZ educational institution status
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Requirements
What you need to register a .ac.nz domain.
Must be New Zealand educational institution
Academic verification required
Restrictions
Important limitations for .ac.nz domains.
Restricted to New Zealand academic institutions
Cannot be used for commercial purposes
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Only New Zealand academic institutions and educational organizations can register .ac.nz domains.
Yes, .ac.nz domains signal official New Zealand academic status and build institutional trust.
Yes, New Zealand universities and other accredited academic institutions can use .ac.nz domains.
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