Bid rigging in public procurement investigated by New Zealand watchdog
( September 29, 2026, 01:03 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: New Zealand’s antitrust watchdog is investigating bid rigging in public procurement, which costs taxpayers about NZ$360 million ($203 million) a year, it said Monday. The Commerce Commission said public-procurement cartels are an enforcement priority, with government agencies spending about NZ$51.5 billion annually on goods procurement. Its anonymous reporting tool and leniency program continue to generate leads for investigations into public procurement.Statement follows. Technical note is attached....
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