TANI supports Asian New Zealanders enjoy optimal quality of life and well being and develop strong and healthy Asian communities in Aotearoa New Zealand by:

• Networking and connecting up diverse Asian communities
• Advocating for and promoting the welfare of these communities
• Ensuring their active participation in policy making
• Liaising with local and central government, and other stakeholders
• Identifying further opportunities for collaboration
• Responding to the changing needs of Asian communities and stakeholders
• Being a credible national voice