The objectives of our association are as follows:

• To provide an effective information, support and guidance service.

• To promote informed professional debate on policies and practices that lead to successful education administration in schools.

• To promote co-ordinated effort in securing ongoing quality responses from government, educational agencies, and employer groups on matters pertaining to education in the Wellington region.

• To promote the sharing of initiatives through such activities as research, publications, conferences etc.

• To provide professional and collegial support to school Principals.

• To promote co-operation between all education providers including primary schools, early childhood centres, secondary schools, private schools, integrated schools, and post secondary education institutions.

• To promote opportunities for members to network, support and learn from each other and become more directly involved in the work of the Association.

• To liaise with groups and organisations having similar interests both within New Zealand and overseas.

• To ensure that the Association has sufficient resources to carry out its aims and develop skills and opportunities.

• To honour obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi.

• To represent the interests of school principals on a number of regional organisations in matters pertaining to education.