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Call for 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.
Applications have been received for the following AM sound broadcasting spectrum licence:
| Transmit Location | Frequency (MHz) | Licence ID | Reserve Price including GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Terrace AM site (Lower Hutt City) | 1449 | 427132(external link) | $1,180 |
Radio Spectrum Management is seeking expressions of interest in this commercial AM sound broadcasting licence, closing 5pm on 1 December 2025. Interested parties should email the Crown Spectrum Asset Manager via crownspectrum@mbie.govt.nz.
Following this, decisions will be made to determine if the licence can be allocated by direct sale or by a competitive allocation process.
Updated 3 November 2025