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Further to the replies to written questions 37930 (2026) and 37929 (2026), under what instrument were the delegated authorities for approving exemptions established, on what date was that instrument adopted, and by whom, given that no board-approved procurement policy exists?

Answered Question 40435 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

Question

  • Further to the replies to written questions 37930 (2026) and 37929 (2026), under what instrument were the delegated authorities for approving exemptions established, on what date was that instrument adopted, and by whom, given that no board-approved procurement policy exists?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

The member may have missed the salient point: the Government Procurement Rules exist and have been complied with.