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The Minister for Energy today announced MBIE is working with the three largest electricity consuming central government agencies (New Zealand Defence Force, Health NZ and Department of Corrections) on pursuing potential Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

New members of the Business Reference Group (BRG), representing businesses from across a number of sectors, met for the first time in early February.

We are reopening the Construction consultancy services (CCS) panel to new applications from March 2026 for scheduled supplier onboarding.

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Government Procurement Practitioners Competency Framework. The framework, along with the Competency Assessment Tool and Learning Pathways Guide, is now available on our website.

New equipment that supports everything from groundwater tracing to volcanic hazard monitoring has arrived in the country.

What it's like having to procure for a child’s education and the role of All-of-Government contracts. Pradeep Kumar takes us through the paces of procurement in education.

Find out how early immersion in another culture and viewing procurement processes as helping uplift people and getting them the desired outcomes they want have helped shaped a career.

Government agencies are now expected to pay businesses that send them eInvoices within 5 days under 2 of the new procurement rules that kicked in this month.

Explore NZGP data dashboards in a whole new way through Power BI.

We are excited to share that Augment Resources will be working with us to deliver the Government Procurement Graduate Programme from 2026 to 2029.

This year’s survey shows an overall satisfaction rating of 67% across the 23 collaborative contracts managed by New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP).

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.

A new field in GETS will capture economic benefits in new procurement activities. These changes support the 5th edition of the Government Procurement Rules.

The All-of-Government External Legal Services contract is now live on Procure Connect. Procure Connect will eventually become the Government’s Commercial Centre, a quick and efficient connection between markets and government.

Help us improve government procurement practices by taking part in the survey. We want to hear from all businesses and community services providers that supply to government.

New Zealand Maritime School has used GETS to deliver a state-of-the-art firefighting training facility.

Find out what life is like for a government supplier, how to navigate contracts and government systems, and what happens once you're on an All-of-Government panel.

The 5th edition of the Government Procurement Rules has been published. The new Rules come into effect on 1 December 2025. Government agencies that are required to follow the Rules are expected to implement them as soon as practicable.

Focus on Procurement interviews Senior Procurement Advisor for Te Papa, Elisha Minehan

Social procurement delivers many indirect outcomes: job creation, economic growth, better health, reduced crime and stronger education outcomes says Mel Ahnau, Managing Director of Conscious Buying. Mel talks about the most profound impact they’ve seen in procurement when people can do work they genuinely love, at a fair and reasonable price. “This financial stability enables them to provide a better life for their whānau, which in turn strengthens the whole community”.

Welcome to our series on people in procurement who’ve picked up some of the top accolades in the industry here and overseas.

The reporting due date for this year's Procurement Capability Index (PCI) is 2 March 2026.

The next reporting deadline is 17 October 2025.

Funding boost worth millions of dollars will beef up the procurement arm of Land Search and Rescue.

New Zealand Government Procurement has signed a long-term agreement with Contact Energy to secure a reliable supply of reticulated gas.

We’re calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from business leaders to join NZGP’s Business Reference Group.

This is the story of the procurement journey of the Lotto balls and the machines that run them.

Earth Sciences NZ has just finished a project to procure equipment in support of volcano monitoring.

Michael Alp shares career advice, his thoughts for suppliers considering bidding for government contracts, and what he believes is New Zealand’s greatest contribution to the procurement community.

New Zealand Government Procurement is working on multiple system development initiatives at the moment. Some of the changes will affect the way agencies use All-of-Government (AoG) contracts.

Knowledge Hour recap: Michael Alp, General Manager, of New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP)