.KIWI Domain Names
Registry
Origin
International
Creation date
2013
Description
The .kiwi extension is for companies and individuals who want to support "kiwi" culture. It is also aimed as a platform for charitable aid in the reconstruction of Christchurch, destroyed by earthquakes in 2010 and 2011.
Whois
.KIWI domains at Gandi.net
Accreditation: Gandi has been accredited by .KIWI since February, 2014Price: see the .KIWI price list
Corresponding Gandi contract: https://www.gandi.net/contracts
Terms and Conditions
Assigning: .KIWI domains are open to everyoneSyntax: from 3 to 63 alphanumeric characters or a hyphen (excluding in the first and last place)
IDN (accented domain names): yes (Maori script supported)
Registration period: 1 year registration during Sunrise and Landrush
1 to 10 years during general availability
Third-level domains: no
Private domain registration: no
Procedures
Renewal: domains are deactivated upon expiration. It is possible to renew up to 45 days following the expiration dateDisputes: UDRPURS
Transfer (change of Registrar): the process is started on the new registrar's interface with an auth code. Ensure that your domain does not have a TransferProhibited status, will not expire in less than 60 days, is older than 60 days. The effective transfer depends on your validation (by e-mail). There is no change in the domain's expiration date following a transfer Expiration date remains unchanged
Change of Ownership: Available on our interface. Expiration date remains unchanged
Deletion process: quarantine of 30 days, see this table
| Registration period | 10 years max. | Register a .kiwi |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal period | 9 years max. | Renew a .kiwi |
| Late renewal period (domain suspended) | 45 days | |
| Restoration period | 30 days | Restore a .kiwi |
| Period before release (Pending Delete) | 5 days | |
| Minimum period before a transfer | 60 days | Transfer a .kiwi |
Prices include Gandi's full range of services.
If you manage a larger portfolio of domain names, B to E rates are available with a discount of up to 50%.
| Registration price/year | 1 to 10 years | $31.67 |
|---|---|---|
| Renew price/year | 1 to 9 years | $31.67 |
| Transfer | - | $28.32 |
| Owner change | - | $7.80 |
| Restore (more info) | 1 year | $69.59 |
