All about SiteHost NZ: We reveal domain prices, reviews and ratings, ownership and more

Domain Compare gives you the facts about some of New Zealand’s biggest and best-known providers of domain names. Read on to discover who owns SiteHost, what their domains cost, how they are rated by customers, and more.
What do .nz domains cost at SiteHost?
Amongst the .nz domain prices that you’ll find in the comparison table on our home page, SiteHost comes in at $35/yr. That’s below the median but not one of the biggest bargains. They also sell services including Web Hosting and servers.
Who owns SiteHost?
SiteHost was founded in 2004 by the owners of SiteTech Group. The group remains New Zealand-owned and now also includes MyHost and Domains Direct.
What do ratings and reviews say about SiteHost?
Looking online for reviews and ratings for SiteHost, you’ll find:
- 4.9 / 5 on Trustpilot
- 4.7 on Google reviews
- 4.5 on Website Planet
Is SiteHost a registrar or reseller of .nz domains?
SiteHost is effectively a registrar. You won’t find their name on the Domain Name Commission’s list of accredited registrars, but that’s because their parent company is represented by another brand, SiteName.
Is SiteHost on social media?
Yes, SiteHost is active on LinkedIn and Facebook. They have an account on X/Twitter as well, but they post less there.
Where does SiteHost report outages?
SiteHost's status reporting happens on a separate website that breaks their services into twelve categories and retains a long history of incident reports.