Nicola Willis proposes changes to government procurement rules

Wednesday 12 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 12 Mar 2025, 8:04am

Finance Minister Nicola Willis wants to introduce an economic benefit test to help local businesses win government contracts. The proposed changes would remove requirements to purchase electric vehicles, build high energy-rated buildings, and pay the living wage to certain staff.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 12 Mar 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours

NZ HeraldWed 12 Mar 2025, 5:00am

Nicola Willis wants to change Government procurement rules to help Kiwi companies (opens in new tab)
The Press via The PostWed 12 Mar 2025, 8:04am

Government procurement overhaul set to slash rules (opens in new tab)