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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

Auction of FM sound broadcasting spectrum licences

20 September 2017

RSM have announced details for the auction of five FM sound broadcasting spectrum licences following the recent expression of interest (EOI) process.

Developing a New Zealand 5G Spectrum Roadmap

19 September 2017

We will be holding industry workshops to discuss views on 5G requirements, possible 5G applications and 5G spectrum demands in New Zealand.

Review of the 3.5 GHz band

1 September 2017

Management rights and spectrum licences in Crown management rights 3.5 GHz band will expire in October 2022. This band is anticipated to be one of the main bands for early deployment of 5G services.

Reminder: new radio spectrum licence fees will take effect from 1 October

1 September 2017

The new, simplified radio spectrum fee regime will take effect from 1 October 2017.