Rather than delivering services directly, agencies now contract widely with private providers for core operations and specialist support. To manage risks and ensure public procurement is fair, competitive, and transparent, the government has adopted the Government Procurement Rules.

Two hapū successfully challenged the decision to refer Port of Tauranga’s wharf extension application to a fast-track consenting panel.

Franks Ogilvie submitted to Parliament’s Standing Orders Committee on the 2026 Review of Standing Orders, focused on how the House can strengthen its consideration of legislation.