Health targets Ngā ūnga hauora

90% of patients to receive cancer management within 31 days of the decision to treat.

This target drives better coordinated, faster quality care for patients with cancer.

95% of children fully immunised at 24 months of age.

Countries such as Australia, the UK and Canada have a 95% target. It provides effective immunity for the New Zealand population.

95% of patients to be admitted, discharged or transferred from an emergency department within six hours.

Emergency department wait times provide a barometer for the health of hospitals and the level of pressure in the system. Flows through this system need to improve.

95% of patients wait less than 4 months for a first specialist assessment.

Ensuring that New Zealanders get timely access when they are referred to a specialist is important so people have greater certainty about their conditions and whether they need further elective treatment.

95% of patients wait less than 4 months for elective treatment.

Not all New Zealanders have access to elective treatment at the right time. People will now have certainty that they will receive treatment in a reasonable time.

More than 80% of people will be able to access an appointment with a general practice provider within one week.

Introduced on 1 July 2026, this is the first time primary care has had an access target. Primary care helps people stay well, improves health outcomes, and reduces pressure across the health system.