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Welcome to the Radio Spectrum Management website

Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) is a business unit of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and is responsible for efficiently and effectively managing the radio spectrum in New Zealand. This includes allocating rights for the use of the spectrum, and enforcing compliance with the requirements to ensure legitimate users are able to enjoy their rights.

Scam targeting RSM radio users and licence holders on social media

RSM has been made aware that a scammer is using a Facebook account claiming to work for Radio Spectrum Management and asking for personal information from licence holders and radio users.

Latest news

Consultation: Proposed rules for VHF IoT testbed

1 November 2018

We are consulting on rules for a three year testbed for IoT use, between 210 – 220 MHz.

Using non-compliant Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) devices

1 November 2018

Devices that operate on the MURS frequency band are illegal to supply and operate in NZ.

Licence to supply radio transmitting equipment

1 November 2018

Suppliers wanting to import, supply or sell radio transmitting equipment, including unrestricted two-way radios must apply for a Licence to supply radio transmitters.

Updated: Radio Licence Certification Rules (PIB 38) and Radio Licence Policy Rules (PIB 58)

1 November 2018

We recently published new issues of the Radio Licence Certification Rules (PIB 38) and Radio Licence Policy Rules (PIB 58).