Welcome to the Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand

The centre of excellence in dispute resolution

AMINZ is the largest professional institute in New Zealand for people working in the area of dispute resolution. Its members include arbitrators, mediators, adjudicators, conciliators, facilitators, investigators and expert witnesses who come from a variety of sectors. So if you have a dispute, of any kind, AMINZ is best able to provide you with a professional who can help you to solve it.

To find a dispute resolution professional, we recommend you search our specialist panels and lists.

If you do not know what kind of professional you will need, have a look at the various types of dispute resolution processes, call us on 0800 426 469 or contact us.

The Institute is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting high quality dispute resolution services by its members to the public. We provide referrals and information to members of the public and organisations in the public and private sectors.

The Institute is also a major coordinator of dispute resolution education. Its professional qualifications are recognised internationally. It has close ties with many similar organisations overseas.

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What is successful family mediation?

The Ministry of Justice's current review of the Family Court invites consideration of the meaning of success in the context of family mediation. This article by Jane Chart looks at some of the research and its implications.

Resolving conflict an issue for many franchises

Resolving conflict an issue for many franchises

A new study into the causes and experience of conflict in the franchise sector shows that New Zealand franchisees can be disappointed with their franchising experience.

New Year's Resolution

New Year's Resolution

Over the Christmas - New Year break, the Otago Daily Times and Nelson Mail published an article by AMINZ Executive Director, Deborah Hart on the role of mediation in resolving disputes.

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Upcoming Events

AUCKLAND BREAKFAST MEETING

The Weathertight Homes Tribunal - A User's Perspective

ARBITRATION SEMINAR

Hawkes Bay Breakfast Meeting

Palmerston North Breakfast Meeting

Mediator Network Dinner

What is Peer Mediation? How does it differ from classical mediation, and what are its advantages and disadvantages?

International Master Conference – “New Frontiers in Dispute Management and Resolution in the Globalised World

Transformative Mediation: Core Principles and Practice

CONDUCTING SAFE INVESTIGATIONS

Investigations are often necessary in the workplace, but getting a good result is challenging

Transformative Mediation: Ideological Foundations and Practice

RURAL DISPUTES SEMINAR

This intensive seminar will help develop in-depth tools to help anyone with a rural dispute resolution practice or anyone wanting to more fully understand how to deal with disputes in the rural context.

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