Types of licences
What type of licence do I need?
We recommend that you contact an independent radio engineer or certifier who will assist you with the type of licence you need.
Licences are granted according to the type of service that is required. The type of service selected also determines the radio frequency bands available. See below for a list of licence types, click on each licence type for further information.
The types of licences are:
- Aeronautical/aircraft
- Amateur radio operator
- Broadcasting
- Citizen Band Radio
- Fixed Link
- General user radio licences
- General user spectrum licences
- Land mobile
- Managed spectrum park
- Maritime/ship
- Meteorological aids and meteorological radar
- MF/HF fixed and mobile
- Radiodetermination
- Radio paging
- Satellite earth station
- Telecommand/telemetry
It is important to select the correct licence type when applying for a radio or spectrum licence. Otherwise, you may be liable for additional engineering fees if the licence is engineered for the wrong type of service due to incorrect or partial information on your application.
Other services
It may be possible to get a licence in other services for a frequency or frequency band that is not covered by the categories listed above. In these circumstances you or your independent radio engineer or certifier should contact us.
It is the Radio Spectrum Management’s objective to accommodate demands of new technology and business initiatives. Applicants are encouraged to explore new ways of utilising the radio spectrum to the benefit of the New Zealand economy.
If in doubt
If still in doubt please contact us for more advice.
