Kōrero - September
Some snippets from our monthly newsletter which features the latest news and industry insights. To keep up to date with our events and education calendar, head HERE.
IN BRIEF - with Rachael Douglas
(Abridged version)
Tēnā koutou katoa and happy kōanga!
I’m writing this coming off the back of a big week in Tāmaki Makaurau. Once again, it was wonderful to connect with many of our members and wider network partners in person.
My visit coincided with the start of the AMINZ Mediation Skills Intensive course. I popped in briefly on the first day to connect with our facilitators and attendees - what a fantastic group of both seasoned and up-and-coming practitioners. A big thank you to the wonderful AMSI lead Bruce Cottrill who is often the mastermind behind the success of these sessions. I’d also like to acknowledge Russell McVeagh for kindly hosting us through the week. Your support means a lot.
AMSI remains one of our most popular programmes. You’ll see in this month's Kōrero that, due to this demand, we have scheduled a number of sessions for 2023. These will take place across Aotearoa, including online. If you’re debating on whether to attend, I encourage you to register early as each cohort fills up quickly.
Also in Auckland this week was Construction Day. President Nicole Smith, Dr Anna Kirk and Stuart Roberston put together a wonderful line-up of speakers. A big thank you to all our presenters and attendees - as well as our sponsor and host Dentons Kensington Swan. Keynote speaker John Walton has kindly shared his address with the wider AMINZ audience. So, if you weren't able to make it - you can catch up on his keynote here.
We were harikoa to extend a complimentary invitation to Young AMINZ to attend the final session of the Construction Day programme and networking drinks. If you’re eligible (aka. a student or new practitioner 10 years PQE) and haven’t yet signed up to Young AMINZ, I whakahauhau you to do so. And if you don't personally fall into the eligibility criteria, please be sure to get the rising stars within your network to join instead!
Separate from AMINZ membership (you can be part of both), it's a way for those new to the profession to connect with like-minded individuals and attend specialist events, training, and social programmes. We know how important it is for those starting out to have a strong network and foundation around them - and Co-Chairs Anna Cho and Sharnika Leleni do a fantastic job at ensuring our Young AMINZ members have these opportunities.
Ngā mihi,
Rachael
FOUNDING AMINZ MEMBER: Colin Toomey
Last month we were saddened to hear that Colin Toomey passed away. Many of our longstanding members will know Colin - a founding member of AMINZ based in South Canterbury, and a fantastic advocate for dispute resolution in New Zealand. Alongside his involvement with AMINZ, Colin was a Past President and life member of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors. Our thoughts go out to his family during this time.
THIS WEEK: Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
It's Māori Language Week! Yesterday, 14 September, was extra special - marking the 50th anniversary of the Māori Language Petition, an event that led to many of the kaupapa we have today, including Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. Learn more about the celebrations, find events happening across Aotearoa, and access resources to utilise in your personal and professional life here.
FAIR WAY: Councillor Kate Hesson joins the team
AMINZ Councillor Kate Hesson has recently joined Fair Way's Commercial Services team as Senior Resolution Practitioner. Many of you will already know Kate, and if you don't - she was our wonderful MC at the recent Awards Dinner and our Dunedin Network Convenor. Kate has a broad range of experience in all things dispute resolution and beyond - and we are thrilled that she has been appointed to this position.
READ MORE HERE.
If you read something (or write something yourself!) that you think may be of interest to other AMINZ members, please send it through to us at office@aminz.org.nz
