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.
Key dates
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Oct
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Government procurement reporting
Your government procurement reporting is due on Friday 17 October 2025.
News and updates
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Top tips for working with government
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Where are they now? Karen Dawson
Welcome to our series on people in procurement who’ve picked up some of the top accolades in the industry here and overseas.
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New edition of Government Procurement Rules goes live
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.
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Focus on Procurement interviews Elisha Minehan, of Te Papa
Focus on Procurement interviews Senior Procurement Advisor for Te Papa, Elisha Minehan
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Focus on Procurement interviews Mel Ahnau, Managing Director of Conscious Buying
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”.