New Zealand Association of Impact Assessment (NZAIA)

19/06/2026

One of the strongest messages to emerge from IAIA26 is that impact assessment is becoming a profession of judgement, not just process.

The profession is moving:
• from compliance to governance
• from consultation to collaboration
• from project-level thinking to systems thinking
• from isolated projects to cumulative effects
• from technical communication to trust-building

Technical rigor remains essential, but the future value of impact assessment lies in helping society navigate complexity, uncertainty, and difficult decisions.

Read more from IAIA CEO Gary Baker's reflections on IAIA26: https://f.mtr.cool/xcqzmhnaqg

18/06/2026

08/06/2026

The next webinar in our 2026 series is coming up on Thursday 25 June at 12 noon.

This webinar will explore the role of Social Impact Assessment (SIA) in predator free and conservation projects through the lens of Predator Free Chathams—one of the most ambitious inhabited-island restoration programmes undertaken in Aotearoa New Zealand. It will cover: what is SIA, why SIA for predator free and conservation projects, and the experience from the Chathams project team of an SIA.

Our webinars are free to members (though you do need to register), and if you can't attend on the 25th June, you can access the recording later. For details about this, as well as speaker information and registration: https://www.nzaia.org.nz/nzaiawebinars.html?utm_source=NZAIA_MemberElist&utm_campaign=6c47ecc293-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_11_09_46_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_488b5fa6cc-6c47ecc293-642539279

Looking forward to seeing you at the webinar!

NZAIA Webinar team

08/06/2026

Call for Training Course Proposals: IAIA27
DEADLINE: 10 JUNE 2026

IAIA seeks proposals for high-quality training courses to be offered at its 46th annual conference in Christchurch, New Zealand (IAIA27; 20-23 April 2027). Courses will be delivered pre-conference on 18-19 April 2027.

This is your chance to present impactful training on any aspect of impact assessment to a diverse audience. We welcome proposals for introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels, including emerging topics, innovative tools, and best practices.

Training courses may cover any area of impact assessment; however, IAIA encourages courses that connect to the Christchurch region and/or the theme of “Ka mua, ka muri: Looking back for the future of impact assessment.” Recommended topics and additional resources can be found here.

We look forward to receiving your proposals!

TRAINING COURSE PROPOSALS

DEADLINE: 10 June 2026

LOCATION: Christchurch, New Zealand

REQUIREMENTS: Proposals must strictly adhere to the outlined structure and content requirements.

DECISIONS: Communicated by 21 August 2026.

QUESTIONS: Contact Kiesha at IAIA HQ ([email protected]).

call for training course proposals IAIA is currently accepting proposals for training courses to be conducted in conjunction with IAIA27: “Ka mua, ka muri: Looking back for the future of impact assessment.” The courses are set to take place in-person in Christchurch, New Zealand, on 18-19 April ...

24/05/2026

24/05/2026

Three NZAIA members and 8 EIANZ members promoting that will be in Christchurch in April 2027. Hoping to bring 1,000 people from 80 countries to share our Impact Assessment and Planning challenges and wins and look to the future with intention, courage and wisdom.

23/05/2026

Terry Calmeyer, Dy Jolly and Tracey Hooper represented NZAIA at the IAIA - International Association for Impact Assessmentent annual conference in Quebec City this week.

IAIA is coming to Aotearoa New Zealand in April 2027. Thia will be an awesome opportunity for Planners, Environmental Practitioners and Government Officials to share experiences with counterparts from all over the world.

20/05/2026

IAIA is coming to Aotearoa New Zealand in April 2027. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!

is underway in Québec City! Pre-conference courses and technical visits inspired hundreds with hands-on learning — like in this innovative training session where participants from a Systems Thinking course and a Public Participation course came together to collaborate.

20/05/2026

NZAIA is here!