New licence fees now in effect
The new licence fees announced as part of the Fees Review are now in effect.
The updated fees apply to relevant licence applications and renewals from 1 July 2026. Renewals issued from 1 June 2026 for the licence period 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 were issued with the new fees.
New license fees
The table below shows the licence fees that now apply. Fees are GST inclusive.
| Licence Type | Previous Fee | New Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Amateur radio and spectrum licences | $50.00 | $66.00 |
| Land mobile radio licence fee (up to 5 repeaters or pagers) | $600.00 | $800.00 |
| Land mobile radio licence fee (unlimited repeaters or pagers) | $1,500.00 | $1,800.00 |
| Standard licence fee | $150.00 | $190.00 |
Find more information
More information about the new licence fees:
Get help
If you are not sure which fee applies to you, please contact us at info@rsm.govt.nz or call us at 0508 RSM INFO (0508 776 463).