Looking for Insights on Domain Registrars in New Zealand
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OceanWaves42
I'm transitioning all my domains from Freeparking to Crazydomains, but I'm really dissatisfied with their service. I've been considering moving everything to domainz.co.nz. Before I make that jump, does anyone have experiences or warnings about using domainz that I should know about?
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From what I've heard, domainz is basically just a rebranding of Netregistry, which has had a pretty shady reputation when it comes to customer service. I'm using VentraIP for my domains, and they also handle .nz domains. I recommend checking them out; they seem reliable!
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I've never used domainz before, but as a fellow Kiwi, I switched my domains to Porkbun recently and have had no complaints. If you're okay with using a registrar that's not based in New Zealand, they're worth considering!
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Domainz wasn't great when I used them, but I’ve heard several positive things about metaname lately as well. Pairing them with Cloudflare DNS could really streamline your setup!
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I had a bad experience with domainz years ago, but I’ve heard that their customer service has improved now. If you want alternatives, I recommend checking out metaname.co.nz. My employer uses AWS to manage domains and they’re satisfied with 1stdomains, which could be a good option for consolidated services since they're owned by Voyager.
HesitantCustomer: I’m seeing a lot of mentions for metaname; maybe I should go that route instead. Thanks for the heads up!
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I can vouch for metaname, too. We've got hundreds of domains managed by them, and they've been great with support—always responsive! Definitely consider making the switch.
CuriousUser44: Thanks! I'm leaning towards metaname based on your recommendation.
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KeenEye23: Sounds good! I’ve heard about VentraIP, too, and people seem positive about it.
FrustratedUser101: Their website's terrible, though. It's hard to renew anything without dealing with support. That's what's pushing me away from VentraIP.