InternetNZ is considering a rule that could keep a small number of new .nz domains out of DNS while holder details are checked. The idea is to catch problematic registrations early. The tricky part is that the draft doesn’t give the hold a fixed maximum time. For a real website launch, at what point would that delay become unacceptable? Source: https://internetnz.nz/nz-domains/nz-rules-and-schedules/consultations-have-your-say/
As someone directly impacted by this , I think there are few occasions when you need to get a new website up so quickly that the domain registration process will be a critical holdup. We have a lot of fake NZ websites being operated by offshore dropshippers, and it's a real problem. Steps to reduce that will be welcomed by most of us.
Thanks, Sarah. Are those sites usually using fake registration details, or are they overseas businesses pretending to be based in NZ? I'm wondering how much of that a registration check would actually catch.
Overseas businesses pretending to be in NZ. We know the big overseas sites we can buy from to get things cheaply but with longer shipping. Sometimes we're happy to pay a premium because the shop is in NZ and shipping will be overnight and people get caught out AFTER they've paid. That is going to be interesting - just how much research will they do and if a domain is sold to someone offshore will the registration be rescinded?
Ah, I get what you mean. Selling a .nz to someone overseas is allowed, so that alone shouldn't get it cancelled. The proposed extra checks are mainly for new registrations, though the new owner could still be asked to verify their details.