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− | '''InternetNZ''' ('''Internet New Zealand Inc.''') is a non-profit open membership organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the Internet in New Zealand and fostering a coordinated, cooperative approach to its ongoing development.<ref>[http://www.internetnz.net.nz/about-us About InternetNZ]</ref> | + | '''InternetNZ''' ('''Internet New Zealand Inc.''') is a non-profit open membership organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the Internet in New Zealand and fostering a coordinated, cooperative approach to its ongoing development.<ref name="about">[http://www.internetnz.net.nz/about-us InternetNZ.nz - About InternetNZ.] Updated 2015 July 8.</ref> |
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| == History == | | == History == |
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| In 2008, InternetNZ proposed to change it's official name from “The Internet Society of New Zealand” to “Internet New Zealand Inc.”.<ref>[http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/ac58ae96cd262ed7cc2573db000d4ee6 InternetNZ proposes official name change]</ref> | | In 2008, InternetNZ proposed to change it's official name from “The Internet Society of New Zealand” to “Internet New Zealand Inc.”.<ref>[http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/ac58ae96cd262ed7cc2573db000d4ee6 InternetNZ proposes official name change]</ref> |
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| + | While InternetNZ is the designated manager for the [[.nz]] [[ccTLD]]and represents New Zealand at a global level through that role, it also has two wholly owned subsidiaries that ensure that help keep the ccTLD running effectively. These are:<ref name="about"></ref> |
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| + | * '''[[DNC]] (Domain Name Commission)''': Developes and enforces policies for the .nz domain name space |
| + | * '''[[NZRS]] (.nz Registry Services)''': Maintains and publishes the register of .nz names and operates the Domain Name System for .nz. |
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| ==New gTLDs== | | ==New gTLDs== |
− | As of January, 2012, InternetNZ had declared an interest in applying for [[.kiwi]] though ICANN's [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD program]]. The extension is an interesting bid given that it is a national identifier akin to New Zealand's [[.nz]] [[ccTLD]], but arguably more fun. InternetNZ is not the only organization interested in applying for the extension, as a group of ex-pats based in Vancouver, Canada, have declared their intention to do the same. The latter group is associated with current [[Minds + Machines]] Chairman, and former [[ICANN Board]] [[ICANN Chairman|Chairman]], [[Peter Dengate Thrush]].<ref>[http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/6255747/Dot-Kiwi-to-enhance-patriotic-flavour-of-websites Dot Kiwi to Enhance Patriotic Flavour, Stuff.co]</ref> | + | As of January 2012, InternetNZ had declared an interest in applying for [[.kiwi]] though ICANN's [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD program]]. The extension is an interesting bid given that it is a national identifier akin to New Zealand's [[.nz]] [[ccTLD]], but arguably more fun. InternetNZ is not the only organization interested in applying for the extension, as a group of ex-pats based in Vancouver, Canada, have declared their intention to do the same. The latter group is associated with current [[Minds + Machines]] Chairman, and former [[ICANN Board]] [[ICANN Chairman|Chairman]], [[Peter Dengate Thrush]].<ref>[http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/6255747/Dot-Kiwi-to-enhance-patriotic-flavour-of-websites Dot Kiwi to Enhance Patriotic Flavour, Stuff.co]</ref> |
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| [[.kiwi]] was designated to Dot Kiwi Limited and provides domain competition to the [[.nz]] gTLD <ref>[http://tvnz.co.nz/technology-news/dot-kiwi-domain-name-reservations-set-begin-5688229 Dot kiwi domain name reservations set to begin, TVNZ.co.nz]</ref> | | [[.kiwi]] was designated to Dot Kiwi Limited and provides domain competition to the [[.nz]] gTLD <ref>[http://tvnz.co.nz/technology-news/dot-kiwi-domain-name-reservations-set-begin-5688229 Dot kiwi domain name reservations set to begin, TVNZ.co.nz]</ref> |
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| == Current Councillors == | | == Current Councillors == |
− | As of March, 2015, the elected InternetNZ council are: [[Hamish MacEwan]], [[Brenda Wallace]], [[Neil James]], [[Richard Wood]], [[Lance Wiggs]], [[Amber Craig]], [[Rochelle Furneaux]], [[Dave Moskovitz]], [[Sarah Lee]] and [[Hayden Glass]]. The council is headed by president [[Jamie Baddeley]] and vice-president [[Joy Liddicoat]].<ref>[https://internetnz.nz/internetnz-council]</ref>. | + | As of March 2015, the elected InternetNZ council are: [[Hamish MacEwan]], [[Brenda Wallace]], [[Neil James]], [[Richard Wood]], [[Lance Wiggs]], [[Amber Craig]], [[Rochelle Furneaux]], [[Dave Moskovitz]], [[Sarah Lee]] and [[Hayden Glass]]. The council is headed by president [[Jamie Baddeley]] and vice-president [[Joy Liddicoat]].<ref>[https://internetnz.nz/internetnz-council InternetNZ.nz - InternetNZ Council]. Updated 2015 July 8.</ref>. |
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| == Business == | | == Business == |