Call for expressions of interest for FM sound broadcasting spectrum licence

Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) is seeking expressions of interest by 5pm 4 May 2026 for a commercial FM sound broadcasting spectrum licence in the Ruapehu District.

An application has been received for the following FM sound broadcasting spectrum licence:

  • RMWONU – OHURA (Ruapehu District) 105.5 MHz, licence ID 432155, reserve price: $1,150 incl. GST

Read the summary for licence ID 432155(external link) – Register of Radio Frequencies (RRF)

Note:
This application was received before the AM/FM commercial sound broadcasting licensing moratorium:

Notification of moratorium on applications and modifications of AM/FM commercial sound broadcasting licences

How to express interest in the licence

  • Expressions of interest in this commercial FM licence must be made by 5pm on 4 May 2026.
  • Interested parties should email their interest to the Crown Spectrum Asset Manager via crownspectrum@mbie.govt.nz
  • Decisions will be made to determine if the licences can be allocated by:
    • direct sale, or
    • a competitive allocation process.

Read more about the expressions of interest process