Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ)

Infrastructure

• Location: Porirua, Aotearoa New Zealand
• URL: nz.onetimesecret.com
• Hosting provider: Catalyst Cloud
• Custom domain CNAME: identity.nz.onetime.co

Custom Domain DNS

To point a custom domain at this region, create a CNAME record:

Record type	Host	Value
CNAME	secrets.example.com	identity.nz.onetime.co

See the Custom Domain Setup Guide for full instructions.

Regulatory Environment

New Zealand’s data protection framework is governed by the Privacy Act 2020, which replaced the Privacy Act 1993. The Act establishes thirteen information privacy principles that apply to agencies handling personal information.

About the hosting provider

This region is hosted by Catalyst Cloud, a New Zealand-based, owned, and operated cloud provider supporting Aotearoa’s digital economy. All customer data is stored locally across three onshore data centers, and data remains in New Zealand, protected by local laws and privacy regulations. Catalyst Cloud is an approved provider for New Zealand Government agencies and holds ISO certifications for information security management.

Key regulatory aspects

• The Privacy Act 2020 includes mandatory breach notification requirements
• The Office of the Privacy Commissioner oversees compliance and investigates complaints
• New Zealand holds an adequacy decision from the European Commission, facilitating data transfers with the EU
• The Act applies to overseas agencies that carry on business in New Zealand

When to Consider This Region

• Your organization or users are primarily based in New Zealand or the Pacific region
• You need to comply with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020
• You want data residency within New Zealand
• You serve customers in Oceania and want a regional presence