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Putting people first in the design of a complex procurement programme landed two of the biggest procurement prizes available in the Southern Hemisphere.

It’s not easy running the biggest Christmas parade in the largest Pacific city. But what makes it easier is robust and strong supplier relationships says Farmers’ Christmas Parade General Manager Pam Glaser.

Earlier this year we ran our first-ever Procurement Workforce Survey. The initiative was designed to build a clearer picture of the people working in procurement across the public sector — how they enter the profession, what skills they need, and the challenges they face.

NZGP has helped a government funded job and skills hub change its economic fortunes and improve its commercial operations.

Procurement can make so many things possible. Seán talks about social procurement, helping to shift people’s mindsets, and the growing recognition that the procurement community is the critical function to address challenges like modern slavery.

Alyssa walks us through the intricate world of procurement in the country’s drug buying agency. They touch on what led them to Pharmac, how procurement inside the agency responds when there is a shortage of a medication, and what her view is on New Zealand’s greatest contribution to procurement.

For 85 years the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association has sent Christmas parcels filled with goodies abroad to military personnel serving in some of the world's most hostile conditions. This is the procurement story behind one of the most vital parts of the project.

Karen talks about their life and journey into procurement and some of the toughest negotiation rooms in the world.

Santa’s Cave attracts thousands of visitors every year. It is a unique museum experience. It is filled with intricate displays including motorised models that require specialised support.

New Government Procurement Rules come into effect on 1 December 2025. Government agencies that are required to follow the Rules are now expected to implement them.