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Current expressions of interest
Current opportunities to express interest in commercial AM and FM sound broadcasting licences are listed on this page.
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Expressions of interest in commercial AM and FM sound broadcasting licences
RSM invites interested parties to apply for licences for commercial AM and FM sound broadcasting. This follows a Ministerial directive after Auction 13. To apply for licences, you need to use an Approved Radio Engineer.
Application process for commercial AM sound broadcasting licences
Application process for commercial FM sound broadcasting licences
We will notify interested parties of the licences applied for. Notification will be via our website and the RSM Business Update newsletter.
Expressions of interest – closing 5pm 30 March 2026
Applications have been received for the following FM sound broadcasting spectrum licences:
| Transmit location | Frequency (MHz) | Licence ID and summary | Reserve price (incl. GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RWKMGO – Mangakino (South Waikato District) | 100.4 | 431251(external link) | $4,423 |
| 42 Paeroa Range (Rotorua District) | 106.0 | 431252(external link) | $1,359 |
Note:
These sound broadcasting applications were made before the AM/FM licensing moratorium started.
How to express interest in the licences
- Expressions of interest in these commercial FM licences must be made by 5pm on 30 March 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.
More about the licensing moratorium
The March 2026 expression of interest round is the last commercial sound broadcasting licence allocation until the moratorium is lifted later in the year.
Further applications for new commercial sound broadcasting licences, and licensing changes, are currently on hold during the AM/FM licensing moratorium.