New Zealand Government Procurement Rules (5th edition)

Overview: Set the Government's minimum expectations for public servants spending public money, with a new focus on economic benefit to New Zealand.

Key Features: In effect from 1 December 2025. Streamlined from 71 rules to 47. New Rule 8 (Economic Benefit to New Zealand) applies to procurements over $100,000 for goods, services and refurbishment, and over $9 million for construction. Suppliers must show how they will deliver benefit to New Zealand, such as using NZ businesses (including SMEs and regional businesses), building industry capability, and contributing to positive social and cultural outcomes. Increased transparency and reporting obligations for agencies.