.ac.nz Domain Prices — Compare 8 Registrars
.ac.nz is an official second-level extension of .nz, run by InternetNZ.
8 registrars we track sell it. First-year registration for .ac.nz runs from $14.98 to $94.99, depending on the registrar.
Labels of this kind are commonly limited to eligible bodies, so confirm you qualify before comparing prices.
All 8 registrars
The 3 cheapest .ac.nz registrars to keep for 3 years
Renewals included. Prices updated 2 hours ago.
| Registrar | Register | Renew | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | 3-year | Payment | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cheapest to keep
Porkbun
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$14.98 | $15.68 | $15.68 | Not offered | $46.34 | Register → | |
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Runner-up
Dynadot
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$20.10 | $20.10 | $20.10 | Not offered | $60.30 | Register → | |
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Third
Infomaniak
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$22.40 | $22.40 | — | Unknown | $67.20 | Register → | |
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Netim
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$24.73 | $24.73 | $15.18 | Unknown | $74.19 | Register → | |
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Moniker
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$23.49 | $26.99 | $26.99 | Unknown | $77.47 | Register → | |
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iwantmyname
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$40.00 | $44.78 | $44.78 | Unknown | $129.56 | Register → | |
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INWX
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$48.00 | $48.00 | — | Unknown | $144.00 | Register → | |
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Atak Domain
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$94.99 | $104.99 | — | Unknown | $304.97 | Register → | |
Cheapest renewal over time
What will a .ac.nz domain really cost over 3 or 5 years?
Pick Porkbun for .ac.nz and you pay the least, whether you keep it 3 years ($46.34) or 5 years ($77.70).
Does the cheapest start stay the cheapest?
Porkbun is the cheapest to start ($14.98) and the cheapest over 3 years ($46.34).
Transfer terms for .ac.nz
The transfer prices in the table are what registrars list. Whether a transfer of a .ac.nz domain is free or paid, and whether it adds registration time, is not confirmed here and depends on the extension and the registrar.
Bottom line
If you plan to keep .ac.nz for 3 years, Porkbun is the one to pick ($46.34).
You register your own name in front of it, which gives addresses of the form example.ac.nz rather than example.nz. Under most registries the ac label points to academic institutions, though the registry decides what is actually allowed.
Technical details
| Type | Under .nz · Countries |
| Registry | InternetNZ |
| WHOIS server | whois.irs.net.nz |
| Domain level | Second-level domain |
| IDN / punycode | No |
| DNSSEC | Supported |
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.ac.nz questions
What is the .ac.nz extension?
A second-level extension under .nz, .ac.nz is run by InternetNZ.
Which registrars sell .ac.nz?
Only 8 of the registrars we track sell .ac.nz, so there is less choice than with common extensions.
Which registrars have the lowest price for .ac.nz?
Three-year totals for .ac.nz, lowest first: Porkbun $46.34, Dynadot $60.30, Infomaniak $67.20.
Is DNSSEC available for .ac.nz?
Yes, DNSSEC is available for .ac.nz. Turning it on also needs support from your registrar and DNS host.
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