NZIF Warns Delivery Risks Remain Despite Emissions Plan AmendmentThe New Zealand Institute of Forestry (NZIF) says the Government’s January 2026 amendment to the Second Emissions Reduction Plan provides policy clarity, but shifts significant delivery risk into the second half of the decade. Updated modelling shows New Zealand remains on track to meet its first and second emissions budgets, with forestry removals continuing to play a critical role. “Removing a policy lever without a fully proven replacement increases risk,” says NZIF President James Treadwell. If forestry is expected to underpin emissions budgets, policy settings must remain stable, credible, and investment ready.”NZIF is concerned deferring difficult decisions increases the scale of action required in the next emissions reduction plan. Without clear incentives, regulatory backstops, or alternative pricing mechanisms, there is a risk emissions reductions are delayed.