Government reduces procurement rules to support local businesses

NZ Herald1NewsThursday 9 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has announced changes to government procurement rules to assist New Zealand companies. The updates, which reduce rules by a third, include a new test where 10% of contract decisions depend on economic gains. The changes are expected to take effect on 1 December.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Thu 9 Oct 2025, 8:33am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
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