Epilepsy Association of New Zealand Incorporated

Vision: To achieve a positive quality of life for people living with epilepsy in New Zealand Objectives: (a) promote care, welfare and improvement in quality of life of the people living with epilepsy; (b) promote support for people who have epilepsy, their families, and dependants; (c) promote understanding of epilepsy within the community; (d) promote research and investigation into epilepsy in all its forms; (e) publish and distribute information in any form that promotes the Association’s objects; and (f) enlist support for the work of the Association from individuals, the Government and public and private organisations whose activities may be of benefit to people who have epilepsy. In pursuing these objects the Association acknowledges the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi. The Association will continue to develop and maintain relationships with Maori and act in accordance with the principles of the Treaty.