Why not simply host in Sydney for New Zealand users?
Sydney is a major hosting hub, but every request from a New Zealand user to a Sydney server must cross the Tasman Sea and back. That trip adds a noticeable delay compared with domestic routes, and it compounds for pages that load many resources or applications that make repeated API calls. For game servers the difference is even clearer, because players feel every millisecond. Hosting in Auckland keeps traffic on New Zealand networks, so Kiwi visitors get the fastest possible experience. Australian users can still reach an Auckland server with reasonable latency, which makes it a good compromise for trans-Tasman audiences.
What does a shared unmetered gigabit port mean in practice?
The gigabit port draws on upstream capacity pooled with other Auckland tenants, and no one counts the gigabytes you push through it. In day-to-day use this means you can serve websites, game sessions, downloads and backups without watching a meter or paying overage. Fair use applies, so extreme, continuous saturation that affects other users may be discussed with you, but ordinary busy workloads run without restriction. If you need guaranteed dedicated throughput, ask our team about premium port options that may be available at the facility.
Are game servers really allowed in Auckland?
Yes. The Auckland facility explicitly permits game hosting, which is not the case with every provider in the region. You can run Minecraft networks, survival games, first-person shooters or roleplay servers for Kiwi and Australian players. We ask that you keep your software patched and follow our acceptable use policy, which prohibits attacks, cheating services that harm others, and illegal content. Game servers can attract DDoS attempts, so consider using firewall rules, rate limiting and a proxy layer, and talk to us if you expect heavy targeting so we can advise on protection options.
What can I do with the secondary network interface?
The second NIC lets you create a private network between your servers, separate from public internet traffic. Common uses include database replication between a primary and a standby server, backup transfers, internal APIs and cluster communication for container orchestration. Keeping this traffic off the public interface improves security, because database ports never need to be exposed, and it leaves the public port free for user traffic. Our team can help configure private addressing if you order more than one server in Auckland.
Which Auckland plan suits a small agency?
For an agency hosting a few dozen small business websites with cPanel or Plesk, the Xeon X3430 with 16 GB of RAM and two 1 TB drives in RAID 1 is a comfortable starting point, offering enough memory for PHP, MySQL and mail services plus plenty of storage. If your clients run heavier sites such as WooCommerce stores, the E3-1220 with two 500 GB SSDs gives faster database performance. You can always begin with one plan and migrate to another as your client list grows, since all servers sit in the same facility.
Is my data kept inside New Zealand?
Your server is physically located in Auckland, so data stored on it remains in New Zealand unless you choose to replicate it elsewhere. That can help with customer expectations and with obligations under the Privacy Act 2020, which governs how personal information is handled in New Zealand. Protecting that data with sensible passwords, patches and retention rules is still your side of the bargain. We do not access your data without permission, and drives are securely wiped when a server is returned to stock at the end of a rental.
Can I host a proxy or VPN endpoint?
Yes, legitimate proxy and VPN use is permitted at this facility. Businesses use Auckland servers to test how their websites appear to New Zealand visitors, to provide staff with secure remote access, or to route traffic through a local endpoint for content verification. Public proxy services that attract abuse, spam or attacks are not acceptable, and you must respond promptly to any abuse reports. If you plan a larger commercial service, please discuss it with our team before ordering so we can confirm it fits the facility's policies.
Is there really no setup fee?
That is correct. Auckland servers have no setup fee, so your first invoice is simply the first month's rental. Hardware preparation, operating system installation and network configuration are included. Billing continues monthly without a fixed contract, and you can cancel ahead of any renewal date. This makes it easy to try local hosting for a new project or a seasonal event, then scale up or down as needed without losing money to one-off charges. Clubs and community groups especially appreciate being able to budget with a single fixed monthly figure.
