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Report
April 2005
NOTE: A large part of the analysis and commentary contained in this document is drawn from current national and international sources. It is included for the sake of balance and for discussion purposes only. None of the material in this document should be taken to reflect the views of the Ministry of Economic Development or to represent official Government policy, unless it is explicitly stated otherwise
Executive Summary
In early 2004, the Associate Minister of Communications requested the Ministry of Economic Development (MED) to provide a review of radio spectrum policy. This report is the Ministry's response to that request.
1. The New Zealand Spectrum Policy Environment
This chapter provides an overview of the economic, social and cultural policy objectives that underpin New Zealand's management of the radio spectrum.
2. The New Zealand Spectrum Management Environment
This chapter provides an overview of New Zealand's spectrum management structures and processes.
3. The New Zealand Radiocommunications Industry
This chapter provides an overview of the radiocommunications-based industries sector in New Zealand.
4. Economic Outcomes
This chapter describes and reviews spectrum policies and processes that contribute to the achievement of New Zealand's economic outcomes.
5. Social and Cultural Outcomes
This chapter describes and reviews spectrum policies and processes that support New Zealand's social and cultural objectives.
6. The Impact of Technology
This chapter describes and discusses the impact of changing technologies on New Zealand's management and use of the spectrum
