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Further to the replies to written questions 37934 (2026), 37231 (2026) and 35236 (2026), where in the Government Procurement Rules does the phrase "a fair basis" appear as a ground for exemption from open advertising?

Answered Question 40446 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

Question

  • Further to the replies to written questions 37934 (2026), 37231 (2026) and 35236 (2026), where in the Government Procurement Rules does the phrase "a fair basis" appear as a ground for exemption from open advertising?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

The member is welcome to view the document and exercise the CTRL+F functions. The responses to WPQs 35236 and 37934 have already advised the basis by which Rule 12 was exercised.