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Auction 1, Licences for AM and FM sound broadcasting and for VHF and UHF television
In September 1996, Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) offered spectrum by auction for the first time, rather than the tender methodology used previously.
Auction 1 results
The lots offered were spectrum licences within the Management rights for AM and FM sound broadcasting and for VHF and UHF television.
The auction results are shown in the table below.
| Lot no. | Location | Frequency (MHz) | Successful bidder | Amount bid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
201BJA |
Ouruhia |
0.54 |
Radio Rhema Inc. |
$4,500 |
|
301CJA |
Pakowhai |
0.909 |
Radio New Zealand Ltd |
$12,000 |
|
302CJB |
Dannevirke |
1.206 |
1521 Bay Radio Ltd. |
$1,035 |
|
303CJC |
Opapa |
1.368 |
Rex The Hawk Promotions Ltd |
$6,000 |
|
401DJA |
Cannon Point |
89.4 |
Radio Rhema Inc. |
$8,700 |
|
402DJB |
Hedgehope |
90.8 |
Radio Otago Ltd. |
$24,000 |
|
403DJC |
Forest Hills |
92.4 |
Radio Hokonui Ltd. |
$20,000 |
|
404DJD |
Wheatstone Rd |
92.5 |
Radio Rhema Inc. |
$38,500 |
|
405DJE |
Winchmore |
92.5 |
The Radio Network of NZ Ltd. |
$28,100 |
|
406DJF |
Te Mata |
93.5 |
Radio Rhema Inc. |
$20,401 |
|
407DJG |
Tihiotonga |
94.3 |
New Zealand Radio Group Ltd. |
$110,000 |
|
408DJH |
Kururau Road |
95.9 |
Radio Pacific Ltd. |
$2,025 |
|
409DJI |
Poutoko |
96.4 |
Energy Enterprises Ltd. |
$5,810 |
|
410DAJ |
Pukekohe Hill |
96.5 |
Te Reo Irirangi O Tainui |
$43,776 |
|
411DAA |
Greymouth |
97..1 |
Port FM Ltd. |
$2,000 |
|
412DAB |
Pukepoto |
98.3 |
The Radio Network of NZ Ltd. |
$168,050 |
|
413DAC |
Dannevirke |
99.4 |
Radio Central Hawkes Bay Ltd. |
$2,677 |
|
501EJA |
Mt. Horrible |
182.25 |
XS Radio Ltd. |
$90,000 |
|
502EJB |
Forest Hills |
182.237 |
Southland Regional Television Ltd |
$35,000 |
|
503EJC |
Forest Hills |
210.237 |
Television New Zealand Ltd |
$35,650 |
|
601FJA |
Kururau Road |
527.25 |
Ebrey Enterprises |
$1,020 |
|
602FJB |
Mt. Maude |
551.25 |
TV3 Network Holdings |
$1,120 |
|
603FJC |
Lyttelton |
567.25 |
Totaliser Agency Board |
$5,900 |
|
604FJD |
Ngarara |
647.25 |
Sky Network Television Ltd |
$9,500 |
|
605FJE |
Waipuna |
647.25 |
David Inkster |
$1,165 |
|
606FJF |
Lyttelton |
663.25 |
Sky Network Television Ltd. |
$7,500 |
|
607FJG |
Waitetoki |
671.25 |
TV3 Network Holdings |
$1,132 |
|
608FJH |
Lyttelton |
695.25 |
Sky Network Television Ltd. |
$8,000 |
|
609FJI |
Mt. Prospect |
711.25 |
Southland Regional Television Ltd |
$1,250 |
|
610FAJ |
Lyttelton |
727.25 |
Sky Network Television Ltd. |
$7,500 |
|
611FAA |
Lyttelton |
759.25 |
Sky Network Television Ltd. |
$7,500 |
|
612FAB |
Cape Wanbrow |
767.25 |
Totaliser Agency Board |
$12,500 |
|
613FAC |
Algies Bay |
783.25 |
Family Television Network |
$9,500 |