Auction 31 for 3 sound broadcasting spectrum licences

Details for the auction of 3 FM sound broadcasting spectrum licences have been announced following an expression of interest process.

Applications for the 3 sound broadcasting licences featured on this page, were received before the commercial sound broadcasting licensing moratorium commenced 5pm 20 February 2026.

Details for the auction of 3 FM sound broadcasting spectrum licences have been announced following an expression of interest process. The licence details are:

Transmit location Frequency Licence ID Reserve price
(incl. GST)
RWKMGO – Mangakino (South Waikato District) 100.4 MHz 431251(external link) $4,423
42 Paeroa Range (Rotorua District) 106.0 MHz 431252(external link) $1,359
RMWONU – Ohura (Ruapehu District) 105.5 MHz 432155(external link) $1,150

The term of each licence is valid until 2 April 2031 provided the successful party meets the implementation criteria. The auction will be run by Turners Group NZ.

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