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NZ Government to reform state sector procurement

17 Jun 2009

Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced the Government’s proposed reform of state sector procurement practice and policies.

"A reform of government procurement activity is of high importance to the National Government, especially given the current financial climate," Mr Power said.

In a speech to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply's 3rd Strategic Procurement Forum he said the government's procurement spend was approximately $30 billion a year.

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The 3rd CIPS NZ Strategic Procurement Forum was a great success, attracting larger delegate numbers than in 2008. "Given the current economic climate this was a great turn-out", said Nigel Wardropper, Event Director for CIPSA Conferences. "It just illustrates the enthusiasm and hunger for knowledge among the NZ procurement community".