Archived discussion papers

Radio Licences: Security of Tenure: Discussion Paper - The closing date for submissions was 14 March 2007
(19 December 2006)

Spectrum Allocations for Broadband Wireless Access: Discussion Paper - The closing date for submissions was 4 August 2006
(4 July 2006)

Technical Coordination between Managers: Technical Discussion Paper - The closing date for submissions was 9 June 2006
(25 May 2006)

Engineering Discussion Paper on Spectrum Allocations for Studio to Transmitter Links: Stage II - The closing date for submissions was 17 February 2006.
(19 December 2005)

An Engineering Discussion Paper on Spectrum Allocations for Ultra Wide Band Devices - The closing date for submissions was 8 May 2005.
(7 April 2005)

An Engineering Discussion Paper on Spectrum Allocations for Studio to Transmitter Links - The closing date for submissions was 11 March 2005.
(28 January 2005)

An Engineering Discussion Paper on Spectrum Allocations for Short Range Devices - The closing date for submissions was 24 September 2004.
(25 August 2004)

Implementation of a Price-Setting Formula for Reallocation of Commercial Spectrum Rights: Discussion Paper - The closing date for submissions was 30 July 2004.
(2 June 2004)

Fixed Wireless Access: Allocation of Crown-Retained Spectrum at 3.5GHz: Draft Allocation Proposals - The closing date for submissions was 30 April 2004.
(26 March 2004) 

Review of 3G Spectrum Cap - On 17 October 2003 the Associate Minister of Communications, David Cunliffe, announced a review of the spectrum cap that applies to 3G radio spectrum auctioned in 2001. The closing date for submissions was 7 November 2003.
(23 October 2003)

Replanning the Band 406.1 to 449MHz: Discussion Document - The technical rationale for band replanning in the 406.1-449MHz range leading to a suggested modified band-plan. Interested parties are requested to comment on aspects of the planning process, although comments on other technical aspects of importance are encouraged. Submissions were to be received no later than 21 November 2003. 
(21 October 2003)

Review of Radio Spectrum Fees [49 kB PDF] - Review of the fees current charged by Radio Spectrum Management under the Radiocommunications Regulations 2001" and resulting new draft fees schedule [20 kB PDF].

Digital Television - December 2001 (Radio Spectrum and Broadcasting Policy Group)
ISBN 0-478-24278-1 

Digital Television - Summary of Submissions on Discussion Document

DP15A - Summary of Submissions to DP15[122kB PDF] - May 2001
ISBN 0-478-24226-3 

DP15 - A Formulaic Approach to the Calculation of Annual Radio and Spectrum Licence Fees [88 kB PDF] - Jan 2001 ISBN 0-478-24217-4

DP14 - Radiocommunications Act: Expiry of Management Rights and Spectrum Licences [22 kB PDF] - Jun 2000

DP13 - Digital Terrestrial Television - Spectrum Allocation Options [90 kB PDF] - Sep 1998 ISBN 0-478-00094-4

DP12A - Summary of Public Submissions for 88-108 MHz Spectrum Allocation Policy [39 kB PDF] - Aug 1999  ISBN 0-478-23436-8

DP12 - 88-108 MHz Spectrum Allocation Policy [229 kB PDF] - Dec 1998 ISBN 0-478-00079-0

DP11A - A Spectrum Allocation Strategy - Summary of Submissions [45 kB PDF] - Sep 1999  ISBN 0-478-00079-0

DP11 - A Spectrum Allocation Strategy [65 kB PDF] - May 1998 ISBN 0-478-00066-9

DP10A - Summary of Public Submissions for a Trans-Tasman Compliance Framework for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) [45 kB PDF] - Jan 1998 ISBN 0-478-00027-8

DP10 - A Trans-Tasman Compliance Framework for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) [45 kB PDF] - Aug 1997 ISBN 0-478-00018-9

DP8 - Draft Management Plan - 2 GHz (1.7-2.3 GHz) [345 kB PDF] - Jun 1997 ISBN 0-478-00395-7

DP7 - Review of Management Policies for Broadcast Spectrum [68 kB PDF] - Dec 1995
ISBN 0-478-00308-0

DP6 - Radio Apparatus Licence Fees (Superceded by DP15)

DP5 - Access To Spectrum Management Data - Jul 1995 ISBN 0-478-00171-1

DP4a - Analysis of Submissions [170 kB PDF] - Mar 1998 ISBN 0-478-00060-X

DP4 - Maritime and Aeronautical Licensing [56 kB PDF] - Nov 1995 ISBN 0-478-00310-2

DP3b - Industry Study Group on Personal Communication Services

DP3a - Summary of Submissions [103 kB PDF] - Jul 1995 ISBN 0-478-00189-4

DP3 - DECT Scoping Study - Jun 1994 ISBN 0-478-00109-6

DP2a - Summary of Submissions [79 kB PDF] - Jul 1995 ISBN 0-478-00190-8

DP2 - Spectrum 68 - 174 MHz [108 kB PDF] - Jun 1994 ISBN 0-478-00108-8

DP1a - Summary of Public Submissions on the Future Management of Radio Spectrum Between 470 MHz and 518 MHz [38 kB PDF] - Apr 1994  ISBN 0-478-00260-2

DP1 - Discussion Paper & Invitation To Make Submissions On The Future Management Of Radio Spectrum Between 470 and 518 MHz [42 kB PDF] - July 1993

Proposed New Arrangements for Amateur Radio Licensing - Apr 2000

Radiocommunications Act Review - Preliminary Conclusions - Oct 1995 tis document is available on request by emailing info@rsm.govt.nz and quoting the worksite reference number - 776468.