New Zealand Association for Impact Assessment Incorporated

1. To promote the practice of impact assessment (including social and environmental assessment) in the formulation and implementation of development and policy proposals. 2. To promote research and consultation practices which identify the full social and environmental effects of policies & projects and the measures required to address these. 3. To promote the development of impact assessment theory and methods. 4. To promote impact assessment that recognises and accommodates different social and cultural values, including those of indigenous peoples. 5. To promote and encourage a high standard of practice amongst members of the Association and others using impact assessment methods, in accordance with the Code of Ethics. 6. To recognise and consider the Treaty of Waitangi. 7. To undertake or encourage initiatives, consistent with the other objects, powers and resources of the Association, to promote or advance the protection of the environment.