| Ian Rex HUTCHINGS |
Candidate to the Post of Member of the RRB (Radio
Regulations Board)
Ian Rex HUTCHINGS, New Zealand |
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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| Name |
Ian Rex HUTCHINGS |
| Nationality |
New Zealand |
| Born |
24 January 1947
Wellington, New Zealand |
| Qualifications |
BE (Hons), MIPENZ |
| Marital status |
Married, with two adult
children |
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OVERVIEW
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Ian HUTCHINGS has been involved directly in the management
and use of the radio frequency spectrum for nearly three
decades. He has both practical experience as a technician,
as well as professional engineering experience, in
management of the radio spectrum. He has participated in
numerous World Radiocommunication Conferences, ITU-R Study
Groups and other special meetings, as well as meetings of
the Asia Pacific Telecommunity.
He is well able to meet the ITU Constitution requirement of
being “thoroughly experienced in the field of
Radiocommunications and possessing practical experience in
the assignment and utilisation of frequencies” [ITU
Constitution CS 93] |
EDUCATION
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New Zealand Certificate in
Engineering (Telecommunications), 1969
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Bachelor of Engineering
(Honours), University of Canterbury New Zealand, 1973
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CAREER
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Ian HUTCHINGS trained as a radio technician with the then
New Zealand Post Office, with responsibilities for
installation and maintenance of a variety of radio
installations using MF, HF, VHF, and microwave frequency
bands. He was then selected to study for an engineering
degree and gained a broad exposure to telecommunications
systems as a professional engineer. However he soon moved
back to a more direct role in radio systems development and
management of the radio frequency spectrum. During the
restructuring of the Post Office into separate business
activities Ian developed the organisation and approvals
necessary for a national radio spectrum management function
which now operates as a part of the Ministry of Economic
Development.
Ian HUTCHINGS, as Manager, Radio Spectrum Policy, managed
the development of new legislative proposals to ensure that
the spectrum within New Zealand was accessed and used in an
efficient and effective manner to meet the needs of all
users. He has attended numbers of international meetings,
both in the ITU and within the Asia Pacific Telecommunity,
and has contributed through chairing several working groups
and WARC Conference Committees.
Ian HUTCHINGS is currently employed in the Radio Spectrum
Policy and Planning Group in the Ministry of Economic
Development. He provides policy and technical advice to
Government concerning the use of the radio frequency
spectrum. Recent activities have included policies for
allocation spectrum for “3G” cellular services, renewal of
long term radio frequency licences in 2010, development of
policies for a New Zealand based satellite system, recently
announced policies for introduction of digital television
services (terrestrial and satellite) and the optimum
utilisation of the frequency bands used for broadcasting
within New Zealand. |
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FAMILY AND
PERSONAL ACTIVITIES
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Ian HUTCHINGS is married and has two adult children. He
enjoys outdoor activities, including walking, skiing, and
four wheel drive trips. He has been an elected Councillor on
the Wellington City Council for 12 years until 2004,
chairing the Finance, Transport and Infrastructure
committees. He enjoys travel and learning how to improve and
innovate from the experiences of others.
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ITU and APT
participation
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In most of the meetings identified, Ian HUTCHINGS has
been the Head of the New Zealand Delegation.
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World Administrative Radio
Conferences: 1979, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1992 (Chair,
Frequency Allocation Committee).
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ITU Voluntary Group of
Experts on Simplification of the Radio Regulations (Vice
Chair) 1990 1995
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World Radiocommunications
Conference: 1995, 2003
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Plenipotentiary Conferences
1989, 1992, 1994, 2002, and 2006.
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Asia Pacific Telecommunity:
Management Committee and General Assembly, as well as
Wireless Forum (AWF) meetings and specific preparatory
meetings.
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ITU-R study groups, (formerly
CCIR) and associated Plenary Assemblies and
Radiocommunications Assemblies over several years.
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