New Zealand Peppol Authority
Kia ora! Te Mana Peppol o Aotearoa
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) serves as New Zealand's official Peppol Authority, providing governance, certification and oversight for international Peppol Service Providers operating in the New Zealand market. We maintain unique trans-Tasman coordination with Australia and offer distinctive cultural integration services including Te Reo Māori support.
1. Who is the NZ Peppol Authority?
Since October 2019, MBIE has served as New Zealand's Peppol Authority, specifically focused on supporting international Peppol Service Providers seeking to operate in the New Zealand market. Our authority maintains distinctive trans-Tasman coordination with Australia and implements unique cultural integration requirements including Te Reo Māori capability assessments.
For Service Providers, New Zealand offers streamlined certification processes, joint Australia-New Zealand market access, and specific guidance on indigenous business requirements. We operate under harmonized ANZPeppol technical specifications while maintaining New Zealand-specific Authority Specific Rules (PASR) for cultural and regulatory compliance.
1.1 Authority Certifications
2. Facts and Figures
Current Network Activity
The New Zealand Peppol network has experienced substantial growth since its establishment in 2019, with adoption accelerating significantly across both government and private sectors. The statistics below reflect the current state of network participation as of March 2025, demonstrating strong momentum in digital transformation across key economic sectors. Government agencies have led the way in adoption, with comprehensive receive capabilities now established across central government. The private sector has followed with particularly strong uptake in construction, professional services, and large enterprise segments. This broad-based adoption creates a robust foundation for Service Providers seeking to operate in the New Zealand market, offering immediate access to a diverse and active user base spanning multiple industries and transaction volumes.
Infographic showing the number of central government agencies and businesses registered to receive eInvoices for key sectors/groups for April 2025
A line chart that shows businesses registered from February 2024 to April 2025.
Network adoption across key industries and economic sectors
📈 Growth Trend
The network has shown remarkable growth from 13,274 connections in February 2024 to 51,381 by March 2025, with a significant acceleration starting in October 2024. Monthly transaction volumes have grown from 8,258 to 38,018, demonstrating strong business adoption across New Zealand.
3. What does the NZ-PA do?
3.1 Which Services does the NZ-PA offer
3.2 Where is the NZ-PA located?
3.3 How can I reach the NZ-PA?
4. How can I become part of the Peppol network through the New Zealand Peppol Authority?
4.1 Becoming an Access Point Provider
The Peppol Framework sets out the standards and organisational interoperability requirements for providers of AP and/or SMP services under the Peppol eDelivery network. With such a high level of interdependency of participants across the Peppol eDelivery Network, interoperability is critical.
The New Zealand Peppol Authority has implemented this accreditation process to:
- ensure service providers have the technical capability and compatibility required to operate within the network, in accordance with the Peppol Framework
- help maintain the reliability and stability of the network's operations
- manage risks which might damage the reputation of, and/or trust in, the network.
Pre-Application & PASR Review
Review New Zealand Authority Specific Rules (PASR), including cultural integration and trans-Tasman coordination requirements. Download technical specifications from einvoicing.govt.nz
Application Submission
Submit complete application via official MBIE Peppol Authority portal with technical documentation, security assessments and cultural capability evidence.
Technical & Cultural Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation including ANZPeppol technical compliance, security measures, and New Zealand-specific cultural integration capabilities (Te Reo Māori support, indigenous business practices).
ANZPeppol Testing Environment
Extensive testing in the joint Australia-New Zealand test environment to validate trans-Tasman interoperability and document processing capabilities.
Certification & Production Access
Official New Zealand Peppol Service Provider certification with automatic trans-Tasman market access and authorization for production network operations.
4.2 New Zealand Specific Requirements (PASR)
🇳🇿 New Zealand Specific Requirements (PASR)
- Cultural Integration Assessment: Capability to support Te Reo Māori document elements
- Trans-Tasman Coordination: Harmonized technical standards with Australian Taxation Office
- Data Sovereignty: Specific requirements for handling New Zealand government data
- Indigenous Business Support: Demonstrated capability to support Māori business practices
4.3 Service Provider Accreditation Resources
📁 Service Provider Accreditation Resources
Access official documentation and applications for Peppol Service Provider accreditation in New Zealand
5. More about Peppol
5.1 What is OpenPeppol & OpenPeppol Responsibilities
🌍 What is OpenPeppol?
OpenPeppol AISBL is the international non-profit association under Belgian law that governs the global Peppol network. OpenPeppol consists of both public sector and private members and has responsibility for the development and maintenance of the Peppol specifications, building blocks and services.
🎯 OpenPeppol Responsibilities
- Setting overall strategic direction for Peppol
- Developing rules, policies and technical guidelines
- Maintaining the Service Metadata Locator (SML)
- Establishing and monitoring local Peppol Authorities
- Approving Peppol membership applications
- Undertaking conformance testing with Access Points
5.2 How Peppol Works: The 4-Corner Model
How Peppol Works: The 4-Corner Model
Official diagram from New Zealand eInvoicing authority
Source: New Zealand eInvoicing Portal →
