Blog - Domains Direct

Count 'em up: Total .nz domains above 750,000 again

After shrinking in 2023 and an unsteady 2024, NZ is adding domains again.

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Who offers the cheapest Domains in New Zealand?

At Domains Direct you'll always get the same price on registrations and renewals; and that's our promise. Just $23.50 +gst per year, with FREE transfers.

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We’re moving most Domains Direct customers to MyHost

Domains Direct to MyHost migration

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New .nz domain price for Domains Direct customers

We’re adjusting to new wholesale prices. From July 1, .nz domains will cost $23.50/yr (+ GST).

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InternetNZ adds 22% to the wholesale cost of .nz domains

InternetNZ makes a big move, adding over 20% to the wholesale cost of .nz domains.

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Play it safe and renew or order domains before an uncertain November starts

If you have any .nz domains to renew or register in 2022, there's a very good reason to act before the end of October.

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Learn the basics of websites and domains

If you're new here, wrap your head around important terms like "domain", "website", and "hosting".

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Things to know before you register your new domain

Before you register a new domain, here’s a bit about what you get and how the domain registration system works in New Zealand.

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How to use your Domain for email

Here are some popular options when choosing an email provider to use with your Domain.

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Free email services are damaging trust in small business

If you have a domain for your website, you can use it for email too. An easy way to build trust.

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What are A, CNAME, MX, TXT, and other DNS records?

An in-depth look at each of the most commonly used DNS records for use with your domain name.

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How do I check if a website name is available?

Choosing a domain can be a painful process when all the good ones are gone. So how do you check what's available?

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