New Zealand’s progress towards meeting domestic and international ODA targets was affected by the Christchurch earthquakes and financial crisis. With the economy recovering well, New Zealand now has an opportunity to set more ambitious projections for overall ODA volume in line with international commitments. With the focus on the Pacific region, New Zealand is, and should continue to, allocate ODA to countries most in need. New Zealand is providing a good level of predictability and transparency to partner countries thanks to its forward-looking spending plans.