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Latest News 05-09-2010: |
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 .nz Domain Names with macrons launching on July 26th for Maori language week.
Posted on 22/07/10 3:15pm
Launching 26 July 2010
Registrations of .nz domain names which include macrons over the vowels will begin to be available to everyone on a first-come, first-served basis from 26 July 2010. The launch of this new type of domain name will coincide with Maori Language week 2010, which this year runs from 26 July - 1 August.
The set of characters permitted in .nz Domain Names will be expanded to allow ā, ē, ī, ō and ū to be used.
After the launch on 26 July 2010, registering a .nz domain name with macrons will take place in the same way as registering any other .nz domain name.
You will be able to register you domain instantly through our Lounge Network Domain Manager system at www.domains.loungenetwork.co.nz
What is a macron?
The written form of the Maori language, te reo, uses macrons over vowels to denote an extension of the sound of the vowel. Up until Maori Language week 2010, domain names within the .nz space are not able to include these characters. From then on, it will be possible to have a domain name which accurately reflects one of New Zealand’s official languages, Maori.
The extra characters that can be used are ā, ē, ī, ō and ū.
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