Auction 31 for three sound broadcasting spectrum licences

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

Applications for the three 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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