Radio Spectrum Management is thinking about spectrum for the next generation of mobile network, namely “5G”. As the next step, we will be holding industry workshops to discuss views on 5G requirements, possible 5G applications and 5G spectrum demands in New Zealand. These discussions will inform the development of a New Zealand 5G Spectrum Roadmap and development of government policy on 5G. Formal consultation on the Roadmap will be held towards the end of this year.

These workshops will run in the morning of:

• 25 October 2017 in Wellington (MBIE, 15 Stout Street)
• 27 October 2017 in Auckland (MBIE, 45 Queen Street)
• 31 October 2017 in Christchurch (Commodore Hotel, 449 Memorial Ave)

We may run additional sessions in the afternoon of these days if the level of interest in the workshops at the respective location(s) is high.

If you would like to attend a workshop, register online before 18 October 2017.