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flag New Zealand starts new rules Dec. 1, giving 10% weight to local economic benefits in government contracts over $100K.

flag New Zealand is rolling out new procurement rules effective December 1, requiring a 10% evaluation weight for a bid’s economic benefit to the country, such as job creation and local investment. flag The changes, part of a streamlined system reduced from 71 to 47 rules, aim to boost local businesses by prioritizing domestic firms in government contracts over $100,000 for goods and services and $9 million for construction. flag The reforms, informed by over 900 submissions, simplify processes to help small and medium enterprises participate more easily while supporting economic growth and meeting international trade commitments.

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