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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

New issue of Fixed Service bands in New Zealand (PIB 22) is now available

3 December 2018

We recently released published a new issue of Fixed Service bands in New Zealand (PIB 22).

Removal of moratorium on new licenses in TS and TX bands

3 December 2018

In June 2016, the government issued a direction to RSM that no new, long term licences were to be issued in the bands 806 MHz – 824 MHz and 851 MHz – 869 MHz

Call for expressions of interest in FM sound broadcasting licences

3 December 2018

RSM has received applications for FM sound broadcasting licences.

Applications received for managed spectrum park licences

3 December 2018

We have received an application for radio spectrum licences in the 2.5 GHz Managed Spectrum Park band.