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Further to the reply to written question 37236 (2026), how was Esby & Co selected, was the engagement openly advertised on the Government Electronic Tenders Service or made through an existing panel, and if neither, which exemption from open advertising was relied on?

Answered Question 37922 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Further to the reply to written question 37236 (2026), how was Esby & Co selected, was the engagement openly advertised on the Government Electronic Tenders Service or made through an existing panel, and if neither, which exemption from open advertising was relied on?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Esby & Co was selected from the all of Government Panel as a service provider under the procurement and logistics category. No exemptions or open advertising was required as the contract was under $100,000.