Official .iwi.nz Web Site

iwi.nz is a moderated 2nd level domain specific to Maori Iwi. Before considering applying for iwi.nz you must meet the following:

Criteria 1. You must be a traditional Maori tribe, Hapu that belongs to a traditional Maori Iwi or taura here Iwi group operating with the permission of the main Iwi.

Criteria 2. You must be a legal body.

Criteria 3. Only genuine Maori 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.

Notes:
1. Multiple .iwi.nz names per Iwi are permissible.
2. Tribal dialect is permissible in iwi names.
3. The use of ngai, ngati or other tribal suffix is applicable in the name but is optional.
4. Technology currently prohibits the use of macrons in domain names.
5. Urban Maori groups may apply for .iwi.nz if the following is met:

Must have been established for over 12 months.

A legal body

Must represent a reasonable proportion of urban Maori in your area.

Posess a database of all members.

Criteria 3 is met.

Apply for a .iwi.nz