Olivia Tuatoko and Lesa Laga talk about duties including finding suppliers to maintain lighthouses, sourcing oil spill cleaning gear, and everyday solutions to make life a little easier in the office.
Key dates
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Apr
23
Agency webinar: Agency administrator
Part of: Procurement key date TrainingHow to manage your organisation's details and tasks for the agency administrator.
Thursday 23 April, 10am – 10:45am
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Apr
30
Procurement Knowledge Hour: Procurement capability in governments and why no one can afford it to go wrong
Part of: Procurement key date Knowledge hourJoin us for next Procurement Knowledge Hour, where our presenters from the Australasian Procurement and Construction Council will touch on leadership, how governments are viewing procurement, supply chains, and procurement capability.
11.30am to 12.30pm
The session will be fully online. Use this link to register:
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May
7
Agency webinar: How to begin an RFx in Procure Connect
Part of: Procurement key date TrainingLearn how to start a procurement activity from a panel and the RFx process.
Thursday 7 May, 10am – 11am
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May
21
Agency webinar: How to view, evaluate and award an RFx in Procure Connect
Part of: Procurement key date TrainingDeep dive into the RFx process in Procure Connect.
Thursday 21 May, 10-10:45am
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Jun
11
Agency webinar: Overview of Procure Connect
Part of: Procurement key date TrainingLearn about Procure Connect, how the platform works and where to find help.
Thursday 11 June, 10am – 11am
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Sept
1
Supplier onboarding for construction consultancy services open for September 2026
Part of: Procurement key date All-of-Government ConstructionSupplier onboarding for construction consultancy services open from 1 to 30 September 2026.
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Oct
1
Supplier diversity reporting due
Part of: Procurement key dateReporting by all mandated agencies on the value of contracts awarded to Māori businesses is due 1 October 2026.
News and updates
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Focus on Procurement interviews: Olivia Tuatoko, Strategic Procurement Specialist and Lesa Laga Procurement Advisor
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Focus on Procurement interviews: Mark Brown SPCA Procurement Lead
Part of: Procurement newsMark shares his advice to people looking to start procurement careers, what a dollar saved on equipment can mean for an animal’s quality of life, and some of his biggest achievements.
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Procurement during Phase 1 of the National Fuel Response Plan
Part of: Procurement newsHere is some useful guidance to support your agency as the situation evolves. You will need your RealMe login to access this guidance.
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Easy-use tools available for managing conflicts of interest
Part of: Procurement newsNow, more than ever, it is critical agencies properly manage any conflicts of interest and are seen to be fair and operating with integrity.
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Working to rebuild Tonga's home of democracy
Part of: Procurement newsAfter Tropical Cyclone Gita destroyed important buildings for the people of Tonga, procurement teams have stepped in to help with a complex rebuild.
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Procuring one of the most powerful symbols of remembrance
Part of: Procurement newsThe ANZAC day poppy we all wear has had one of its most remarkable procurement journeys ever.
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Knowledge Hour – Corruption Perceptions Index, procurement, and transparency's role
Part of: Procurement newsHow is corruption showing up in Aotearoa New Zealand and what role do transparency practices in procurement play?