Spark notes Government spectrum policy announcement

Spark New Zealand Limited
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MARKET RELEASE – Wednesday, 1 July 2026
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Spark notes the Government’s announcement
regarding future spectrum policy

Spark notes the New Zealand Government’s announcement regarding its intended policy
approach for the renewal of spectrum in the 2300MHz and 2600MHz bands. Spark does not
expect the proposed changes to have a material direct impact on its operations.

Spark is, however, concerned that this policy direction introduces an unwelcome level of
uncertainty for the telecommunications sector at a time when sustained, long-term investment is
critical to New Zealand’s digital and economic future.

Spectrum is a foundational input for connectivity services relied on by households, businesses,
and public services across the country, and investment decisions in network capability and
coverage are made over multi-year horizons and require a stable and predictable policy
environment.

As currently framed, the approach signalled reduces the amount of spectrum Spark can use to
serve customers on its network and raises questions about ongoing access to key spectrum
bands. This uncertainty risks impacting the timing and scale of investment in network
infrastructure, including in regional New Zealand.

Spark supports settings that promote competition, innovation, and efficient use of spectrum.
However, these outcomes are best achieved through clear, consistent policy that provides
confidence for ongoing investment.

Spark will continue to engage constructively with Government as the policy process progresses.


Authorised by:
Rodney Deacon
Finance Lead Partner – Investor Relations & Commercial


For more information contact

For media queries please contact:
Althea Lovell
Corporate Affairs Lead Partner
+64 21 222 2992
Althea.Lovell@spark.co.nz

For investor queries please contact:
Rodney Deacon
Finance Lead Partner – Investor Relations & Commercial
+64 21 631 074
Rodney.Deacon@spark.co.nz