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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.

Latest news

Changes to the Register of Radio Frequencies (RRF) appearance

12 April 2019

The platform that the RSM website operates on is being decommissioned in May. This means the appearance of the RRF will also change.

$2250 fine for using illegal radio transmitter on police channels

1 April 2019

A Tauranga man was fined $2250 in the Tauranga District Court for offences relating to the possession and use of unlicensed radiocommunication equipment.

Applications received for Managed Spectrum Park licences

1 April 2019

We have received applications for radio spectrum licences in the 2.5 GHz Managed Spectrum Park band. Potential uses for this spectrum include wireless broadband services.

Renewal of management rights in the 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz bands

1 April 2019

The government is renewing 3G and 4G cellular mobile spectrum management rights in the 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz bands.