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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

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.

Maritime VHF radio changes: A successful campaign

1 May 2017

Informing New Zealanders about the recent changes to the Maritime VHF radio services has been the largest communications campaign undertaken by Radio Spectrum Management.

Outcome of the Radio Spectrum fees review

10 April 2017

The Minister for Communications has announced the outcome of the Radio Spectrum Fees Framework review.