Government
GS1 NZ is partnering with government, business and their communities to provide the global foundations for a digitised, sustainable future.
GS1 New Zealand enables government and industry to scale sustainably, safely and securely
GS1 New Zealand works with New Zealand Government agencies by using the same standards private sector organisations use for border clearance, procurement and identification of products and places.
Global Data Standards (GDS) are instrumental in facilitating international trade. They give world class specifications to ensure data interoperability, transparency and efficiency.
GS1 supporting the New Zealand Business Number ecosystem
A key initiative for the Government is the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN). The NZBN is a globally unique identifier available to all Kiwi businesses, including Sole Traders, Companies, Partnerships, Trusts, and other entity types. It uses a GS1 legal entity identifier, known as a Global Location Number (GLN).
In collaboration with Government agencies, over 750,000 businesses in New Zealand have an NZBN.
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GS1 standards utilised in eInvoicing
Thousands of businesses have said goodbye to paper-based and PDF-billing and are realising the benefits of reduced admin, faster payments, improved cashflow, and greater security and accuracy.
The New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) - a Global Location Number - is the unique identifier for businesses. It ensures eInvoices are sent to the right place.
Faster payments, less admin, greater accuracy
Product packaging data sharing
To improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.
GS1 New Zealand produced a report on plastic packaging data sharing in the retail sector. The report looks at how packaging data is shared currently – from distributor to brand owner, through to re-use, recycling or end of life - and how existing systems could be enhanced using GS1 standards.
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Digital product labelling
Digital labelling, such as the QR code powered by GS1, is the use of digital technology to provide product and logistics information to complement physical labels.
The Ministry for Regulation is undertaking a regulatory review of the current laws and codes mandating what and how information is to be displayed on products across a range of sectors. Digital labelling is one of the five core topics of the review.
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News and updates from the government sector.
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