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Media Release 17/12/2024
Transition of AMINZ Professional Studies Leadership
The Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand, Te Mana Kaiwhakatau, Takawaenga o Aotearoa (AMINZ), is marking a significant milestone with the upcoming transition in our Professional Studies leadership.
Member’s Perspective: Reflections and highlights from the FDR Hui
Lijlanie Viljoen shares her experience at the FDR Hui in Wellington, highlighting the value of in-person connections, diverse insights on family dispute resolution, and the importance of collaboration. Read more about her key takeaways and the conversations that made the event memorable.
AMINZ aims to raise ADR quality and credibility
Explore how AMINZ is driving the future of dispute resolution in New Zealand. Geoff Adlam of Capital Letter recently collaborated with Monique Pearson, AMINZ Executive Director, to highlight the Institute’s pivotal role in advancing excellence in alternative dispute resolution. The article delves into AMINZ’s governance, innovative initiatives, and unwavering commitment to professional development, cultural integration, and making ADR services accessible to all.
Mediation as we know it will be dead by 2034!
What does the future of mediation look like in a rapidly changing world? In this thought-provoking article, Simon Dadley-Moore explores how technology, particularly AI, could reshape the mediation landscape. Reflecting on past practices and new innovations like online mediation services for separated parents, Simon challenges us to rethink how conflict resolution can evolve. He also introduces his MasterClass and CommunicateEX tools, designed to support transformation in family disputes.
Curious about what's next for mediation? Read more and join the conversation!
Tikanga complaint ‘misplaced’
AMINZ was recently mentioned in the Capital Letter for our support of weaving tikanga Māori into the fabric of legal education in Aotearoa. Our stance remains firm that integrating te ao Māori and tikanga Māori into the New Zealand legal education curriculum is crucial for creating a culturally inclusive legal system. This inclusion will enrich the knowledge and practice of all members, including those who are not lawyers.
AMINZ Scholarship Recipient 2024: Insights and Reflections from the Conference
Zar Sinclair, the AMINZ Determinative Scholar for 2024 had the opportunity to attend our annual AMINZ Conference. Zar’s participation was both enriching and inspiring, offering her valuable insights and networking opportunities within the ADR community.
Read more to hear her thoughts on the experience and the impact it has had on her professional journey.
Seminar on improving dispute resolution
We're thrilled to be featured in the latest issue of Rural News. Check out our article in the May edition on Issuu to learn more about our work in rural dispute resolution and our upcoming Rural Dispute Resolution Day.
Tough Times Ahead
Fellow Stuart Robertson penned an insightful piece for BRANZ Build Magazine on the state of the construction scene.
Courageous Conversations: Michelle Peat
We are thrilled that AMINZ Member Michelle Peat is very close to launching an online programme focussed on parents, teens and conflict. This is going to be valuable resource for many. For those of you who don’t know Michelle, meet her (and the new course) below.
Expertise with expert ease: Learning to be an expert witness
Hear from Nikki Pender on being an expert witness and all this entails. Nikki is a barrister at Kate Sheppard Chambers and the founding director of Legal Empowerment. She has been training expert witnesses since 2016.
Fatigue and despair from trauma of Cyclone Gabrielle will soon set in for victims
AMINZ Councillor Ann Skelton reflects on the road ahead for recovery following the 2023 floods and cyclone, and the role ADR can play going forward.
Where there’s a will dispute, there’s a way
AMINZ Vice-President Malcolm Wallace shares his thoughts on the law concerning wills and inheritance, discussing why looking outside the courts for other forms of dispute resolution is the way to go.
A Year in Review: Looking back at 2022 with AMINZ
It’s been a big year for AMINZ and our members. We take a look back at what we’ve achieved throughout 2022.
‘Time is marching on’ - Dispute resolution scheme proposed for schools
AMINZ Councillor Ann Skelton recently penned a piece for RNZ on the proposed dispute resolution scheme for schools. The dispute resolution panels were due to be set up by 2023 - a date that is looming closer and closer by the day.
Conference 2023: Call for proposals
AMINZ members are at the forefront of New Zealand's dispute resolution landscape - so, we'd like to hear from you on any ideas or topics that you would like to explore (or be involved in) over the course of Conference 2023.