
ADR Insights & Updates
Your latest AMINZ news and ADR insights
Stay informed with the latest news, expert articles, and insightful contributions from our members. Explore trends, updates, and and thoughtful opinions on key topics relevant to our community.
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Kōrero - May 2022
Snippets from May’s Kōrero - our monthly industry news and insights update.
Kōrero - April 2022
Snippets from April’s Kōrero - our monthly industry news and insights update.
Madison Dobie, AMINZ 2022 Consensual Scholar
Introducing Madison Dobie, the AMINZ Consensual Scholar 2022.
Diana Qiu, AMINZ 2022 Determinative Scholar
Introducing Diana Qiu, the AMINZ Determinative Scholar 2022.
Sir David Williams KNZM, QC is a pioneer of arbitration in New Zealand.
Honouring a pioneer of international arbitration in New Zealand: Sir David Williams KNZM, QC
Sir David Williams KNZM, QC is a pioneer of arbitration in New Zealand.
Fostering diversity, leadership development, and learning opportunities: AMINZ Scholarships
The 2021 AMINZ Scholarships, announced April of last year, were a resounding success with a number of high calibre applications. We are now on the look-out for our 2022 Scholars.
Nau mai, haere mai, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Tālofa lava, Mālō e lelei, a very warm welcome to...
We are delighted to share that all members from Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa (The Māori Law Society) and the Pacific Lawyers Association (PLA) are now able to receive a 25% discount on AMINZ membership and education offerings.
Kōrero - March 2022
Snippets from March’s Kōrero - our monthly industry news and insights update.
Meet our newest fellows: Matt Freeman, Ann Skelton and Baden Vertongen
Meet our newest Fellows, who have attained the highest credentialed status of the Institute.
Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of NZ announces departure of CEO, Sue Wells
AMINZ CEO Sue Wells is moving to the Royal Commission of Enquiry into Abuse in Care as the General Manager, Survivor Accounts.
Member Spotlight: The Power of Wellbeing by Clive Elliott QC
The pandemic has cast a dark shadow over the world, and brought to light a number of critical issues society, as a whole, needs to address. Growing inequality, underfunded health services, disinformation, division and doubt are on the rise.
In his book, The Power of Wellbeing, Clive poses the question: how do we regulate the relationship between the individual and wider society, and our obligations to each other?
2022 AMINZ Scholarships
Applications for the 2022 AMINZ Scholarships are open. These scholarships are aimed at fostering diversity and leadership in the dispute resolution sector in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
The Ripple Effect of the Leaky Building Saga
Read this paper from MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ Janine Stewart and Kate Muldrew on the impact New Zealand’s leaky building saga has had on common law and director’s liabilities. The paper also explore how ADR can be used further in this area.
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2021
September 13 - 19 2021 marks Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week. We are acutely aware of the important role te reo plays within the work that we do as an Institute, and as the home of dispute resolution professional across Aotearoa.
Chain of Justice or Broken Link? Blockchain and Crypto Dispute Resolution
An important article from the United States recently published on the emerging topic of blockchain and crypto - how does dispute resolution fit into the picture?
Reflecting on the AMINZ Conference 2021
August’s conference was a turning point for the Institute. Across three fantastic days, members and non-members, seasoned professionals and up-and-comers gathered together under one roof to learn, engage and kōrero.
Submission to the Environment Committee: Natural and Built Environments Bill
View AMINZ’s submission on the Exposure Draft of the Natural and Built Environments Bill, and Sue Wells present this to the Select Committee.
Improving Access to Justice
Read the feedback submitted by AMINZ in July 2021 to the Rules Committee of the High Court on Improving Access to Justice.