新西兰政府以择优政策取代基于种族的合同目标。 New Zealand's government replaces race-based contract target with merit-based policy.

新西兰政府已发布内阁通知,根据所有公民的需要而不是种族,将公共服务和合同列为优先事项。 New Zealand's government has issued a Cabinet circular prioritizing public services and contracts based on the needs of all citizens, rather than race. 这项政策取代了先前的一项目标,即把8%的合同交给毛利人企业,这被视为可能具有歧视性。 This policy replaces a previous target mandating 8% of contracts to Māori businesses, which was viewed as potentially discriminatory. 该指令旨在确保资源分配方面的平等,并促进订立合同的择优框架。 The directive aims to ensure equality in resource distribution and promote a merit-based framework for contracting. 明年,部长们将就支持不同企业的进一步步骤提出报告。 Ministers will report back next year on further steps to support diverse businesses.