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Extensible Name and Address Mark-up Language (xNAL)

Overview

eXtensible Name and Address mark-up Language (xNAL) is an XML based way of representing names and addresses.

The latest version of the xNAL guidelines in PDF version, HTML and the xNAL schema as a zipped file are availble below.

A copy of the letter sent to government agencies in May 2004 proposing to add XNAL (NZ) to the e-GIF as a recommended standard is available by clicking this link.Notice of Intent to Include xNAL Name and Address Standard as a Recommended Standard in the e-GIF

A copy of the letter sent to government agencies in February outlining the proposed status of XNAL (NZ) and XNAL (international) is available by clicking this link: e-GIF: Future path for XNAL(NZ) and xNAL (International).

The New Zealand XNAL schema is based on the international standards bodyOASIS (Organisation for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards) version of XNAL. It has been adapted in order to suit New Zealand traditions and customs of displaying name and address details.

OASIS XNAL is an established worldwide standard and is a mandatory part of the e-GIF. NZ XNAL, being more recently developed and requiring usage experience is categorised as recommended in the e-GIF.