Course Information and Resources

The following materials are referenced throughout the course and provide a strong foundation for your learning. We encourage you to explore them before the training or use them afterwards as a reference to support your ongoing development as a mediator.

Mediator Resources

Video Resources

Recommended Texts

Setting the Scene: Opening with a Karakia and Waiata

We begin each Mediation Skills Intensive with a karakia and a waiata. This opening is not religious but a meaningful way to set the tone for the week ahead. Rooted in tikanga Māori, these practices are about connection and creating a safe, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.

The karakia focuses our intentions, grounding us as we start the journey together. The waiata fosters unity, weaving a sense of shared purpose and mutual support among the group. These traditions help establish a foundation of respect and collaboration, essential for the deep learning and growth we will share throughout the course.

Whakataka te hau ki te uru
Whakataka te hau ki te tonga
Kia mākinakina ki uta
Kia mātaratara ki tai
E hī ake ana te atakura
He tio, he huka, he hau hū
Tīhei mauri ora!
Cease the winds from the west
Cease the winds from the south
Let the breeze blow over the land
Let the breeze blow over the ocean
Let the red-tipped dawn come with a sharpened air.
A touch of frost, a promise of a glorious day.
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Te aroha
Te whakapono
Me te rangimarie
Tatou Tatou e

Love, hope, peace, for us all
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Karakia by Mero Ihirhapeti
Hā ki roto
Hā ki waho
Kia tau te mauri te kōkiri nei
i ngā piki me ngā heke
Ko te rangimārie
tāku e rapu nei
Tihei mauri ora!
Breathe in
Breathe out
Settle the mauri
that stirs inside of me
Through the ups and downs
It's peace that I seek
Let me be at one with
the breath of life
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Resources for Mediators

AMINZ offers a range of resources to support mediators and dispute resolution professionals. These resources provide practical guidance and help uphold the standards of the profession.

Learn more about:

AMINZ Governance and Code of Ethics

Agreements, Forms and Clauses

Protocols, Guides and Guidelines

Evidence Act 2006 particularly its provisions on Privacy, Privilege, and Confidentiality in mediation. Note Sections 57, 65 and 69. The Act is referenced in the Legal Aspects presentation and we recommend familiarising yourself with the mentioned sections.