Business Update – April 2025
In this issue:
- Updates on the long-term allocation of 24 - 30 GHz radio spectrum
- Streaming emergency services radiocommunications is illegal
Updates on the long-term allocation of 24 - 30 GHz radio spectrum
Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) is continuing its work towards the long-term allocations of 24-30 GHz radio spectrum.
Following the October 2023 update, RSM has now completed the development of detailed technical spectrum planning options for 24-30 GHz.
In October 2023, RSM ran an expression of interest process for stakeholders to register their participation in the 24-30 GHz Technical Working Group (TWG). Following the conclusion of this process, RSM held three TWG meetings on November 8, 2023, May 28, 2024, and November 21, 2024, with the relevant stakeholders. RSM wishes to thank these stakeholders for their active participation and for sharing useful technical information.
RSM is now developing the 2nd public consultation covering technical, policy, allocation, and licensing options along with advice to Ministers pertaining to the long-term allocations of 24-30 GHz spectrum. RSM will provide a further update on our website and via a business update with the release of the discussion document for the 2nd public consultation on 24-30 GHz.
RSM looks forward to receiving submissions on this consultation.
Streaming emergency services radiocommunications is illegal
Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) are increasingly being informed about emergency services radiocommunications being streamed on social media platforms or other websites. Not only is this type of activity illegal but it can also aid criminal activity and hinder the maintenance of the law.
Any person receiving a radiocommunication and knowing it is not intended for that person, uses, reproduces or discloses that radiocommunication, commits an offence against section 133A of the Radiocommunications Act 1989.(external link)
Radiocommunications Act 1989 No 148 (as at 28 October 2021), Public Act 133A Offence to disclose contents of radiocommunications(external link) — New Zealand Legislation
If you have any doubt about what you can or can’t do with radiocommunications, then we recommend you contact RSM