Open source
NZ
Government Agencies are encouraged to assess open source software
alternatives (where these exist) alongside commercial software, and
should choose based on cost, functionality, interoperability, and
security.
Legal Issues:
The State Services Commission has prepared a guide, to assist New Zealand government departments in assessing and mitigating the legal risks of using open source software. More information
Briefing to the Minister:
The Minister for State Services was originally briefed on the
potential for the use of open source software within government, and
any associated risks or limitations, in March 2003. More information
