Graphic: RNZFour of the government's nine key targets risk not being met, the latest update shows. Targets considered "on track" include reducing the number of households in emergency housing, cutting crime and youth offending, and meeting near-term greenhouse gas emission targets. When setting this target, officials warned there was a risk it would not be achievable in the short term. "There would be a risk the target is achieved by focusing resources intensively in ED at the expense of other areas of the health system. ClimateThere are two targets New Zealand has committed to meeting as part of its net zero climate change goal.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 12, 2026 01:45 UTC