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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.

Spectrum Outlook for 2017-2021

The Minister for Communications approved the Five-Year Spectrum Outlook 2017-2021 report that provides an indicative work programme for RSM for the period.

Latest news

Interactive version of PIB 21 launched

3 July 2017

RSM has recently launched an interactive version of PIB 21 in conjunction with the publication of a new issue of 'Table of Radio Spectrum Usage in New Zealand (PIB 21)’ - Issue 9.1.

Call for Expressions of Interest in commercial FM sound broadcasting licences

30 June 2017

RSM is seeking Expressions of Interest in commercial FM broadcasting spectrum licences, closing 5pm 31 July 2017.

Radio licence locations need to be accurate

1 June 2017

RSM has a team of 8 Radio Inspectors who proactively undertake audits of radio services. A common finding of these audits is an incorrect transmitter location (geo reference).

Five-Year Spectrum Outlook 2017-2021 released

17 May 2017

The Minister for Communications approved the Five-Year Spectrum Outlook 2017-2021 report that provides an indicative work programme for RSM for the period.