Overseas Radio Equipment Purchases

Purchasing radio equipment from non-nz licensed radio dealers is fraught with danger. The NZ regulations are policed and mandated by RSM. The rules are complex and carry heavy fines for those found in breach.

There are basically two components that matter about using radio equipment in NZ. Firstly if it’s only a receiver, then anything goes. But when it comes to any type of transmitters then you must comply with the NZ regulations. If you are found to have radio equipment that does not comply with the regulations (even if not using it at the time) then you are liable for prosecution. 

NZ radio equipment must pass the hardware standards mandated (must AliExpress radio will not pass these standards) and be set to only use the channels/fhz you are allowed to use.

https://www.rsm.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/documents/RSM-Illegal-Two-Way-Radio-Leaflet-FINAL.pdf