Official .iwi.nz Criteria
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iwi.nz is a moderated 2nd level domain specific to Iwi Māori. It is moderated to protect Iwi applicants from individuals:
- Using an Iwi name for non Iwi purposes
- From purchasing an Iwi name in the .iwi.nz area, and offering to sell it back at huge inflated prices
- Directing an iwi name to distasteful websites, and many other dubious schemes.
- To ensure that Iwi can be assured that their Iwi names have a Kaitiaki, and will remain in the rightful hands.
NOTE: Macrons are now available to be used in .iwi.nz addresses.
If your Iwi wish to register a .iwi.nz name, you also have the option of registering your .iwi.nz with and without macrons. It is advisable to register both forms of your .iwi.nz name with the popularity of macron software and knowledge of macrons (with and without macrons). Each variant will require a separate registration and fee.
Criteria
Criterion 1. You must be a traditional Māori tribe, Hapū that belongs to a traditional Māori Iwi or taura here Iwi group operating with the permission of the main Iwi.
Criterion 2. You must be a legal body.
Criterion 3. Only genuine Māori names will be allowed in the domain pursuant to the following:
(a) If an Iwi is known by an abbreviation then they shall be accepted with their abbreviation as their iwi name.
(b) Tribal project names and tribal owned companies will not be accepted in iwi.nz.
Criterion 4. A Mandated Iwi Organisation as described in the Māori Fisheries Act (MIO), pursuant to Criterion 3.
Notes:
1. Multiple .iwi.nz names per Iwi are permissible.
2. Tribal dialect is permissible in iwi names.
3. The use of ngāi, ngāti or other tribal suffix is applicable in the name but is optional.
4. Urban Māori groups may apply for .iwi.nz if the following is met:
(a) Must have been established for over 12 months.
(b) A legal body
(c) Must represent a reasonable proportion of urban Maori in your area.
(d) Posses a database of all members.
(e) Criteria 3 is met.
Registrar
The authorised registrar for the .iwi.nz namespace is FreeParking (www.freeparking.co.nz). This means that all .iwi.nz new registrations may only be made through FreeParking, and that domain names may be transferred to other registrars. Any inquiries regarding this policy should be made to the .iwi.nz Moderator, karaitiana@taiuru.maori.nz.
FAQ replies.
- If you are registering on behalf of an Iwi, ensure that the Iwi name is in the registrant fields. If your details are there, the application will be declined.
- Once your registration has been approved you will receive an email (to the email supplied as the contact person) invoice from FreeParking. Once you have paid the invoice your domain name will be made available.
- If your domain name is not approved, you can email the moderator Karaitiana Taiuru to discuss it. If you are not happy with his response, you may email the New Zealand Domain Name Commissioner info@dnc.org.nz . The DNC is the overall manager of .nz addresses.
- If you have billing or technical questions please contact FreeParking directly.
- For general questions about .iwi.nz please contact the moderator Karaitiana Taiuru