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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

Call for expressions of interest in AM and FM sound broadcasting licences

30 January 2019

We have received an application for AM and FM sound broadcasting licences.

IoT VHF testbed available for use

30 January 2019

The IoT VHF test bed from 210 – 220 MHz is now available for licensing.

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