NZPI Members Responsibility to the Public
NZPI Members must abide by a code of ethics and are trained to prepare professional advice which will stand up to scrutiny
Members are bound to the ethical objectives listed below:
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A planner shall maintain an appropriate professional awareness of contemporary planning philosophy, practice and techniques.
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A planner shall maintain an appropriate professional awareness of issues related to the Treaty of Waitangi and to the needs and interests of Tangata Whenua.
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A planner shall, subject to respecting a client's or employer's right of confidentiality, endeavour to ensure that full, clear and accurate information is available, and that there are meaningful opportunities for public input and participation.
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A planner shall ensure that special attention is paid to the inter-relatedness of decisions and the environmental, social and economic consequences of planning actions.
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A planner shall recognise the need to maintain and promote high environmental standards and outcomes.
To view our full 'Code of Ethics' please click here.
If you believe a member has contravened these standards and wish to make a complaint, please view the information within our Ethics Complaints section. We can only get involved if the person in question is a current member, please check the NZPI Member list before proceeding.