We speak with Dr Petra Butler, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Canterbury and AMINZ Fellow, about the Christchurch Conference on International and Transnational Legal Frameworks (CCITLF): its origins and purpose, key topics, and the exciting speaker line-up.   

We are delighted to announce that AMINZ, together with the New Zealand International Arbitration Centre (NZIAC), have been selected as prospective co-hosts for the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) Congress in 2030. 

We speak with Bill Gambrill and Janine Stewart, our 2024 Fellows in Arbitration, about their motivation for undertaking Fellowship, the most rewarding aspect to achieving Fellowship, and key advice for anyone looking to begin their Fellowship journey. 

AMINZ President Malcolm Wallace and Vice President Dr Anna Kirk share exciting news and upcoming events this February.

2025 was another eventful year at AMINZ as we continued to put our ideas into action and deliver on our refreshed strategy: to shape the future of our profession, to deliver outstanding membership value and education, and to foster a thriving dispute resolution community. Malcolm Wallace shares some the year’s highlights.

On Friday 28 November 2025 AMINZ welcomed a delegation from the Hainan International Arbitration Court (HIAC) to discuss international arbitration best practices, dispute resolution innovations, and opportunities for joint initiatives to strengthen our international ties.

AMINZ is thrilled to announce that Jenny Williams has achieved Fellowship in Mediation, the highest professional recognition offered by AMINZ.  

We speak with AMINZ Council Member, Fellow, and Expert Determiner Steve Alexander who has curated the new AMINZ Expert Skills Intensive (AESI) to find out more about how the course came about, who should attend, what sets the course apart from other expert training, and more. 

Executive Director Monique Pearson and AMINZ Mediator and Arbitrator Mark Copeland spoke with Andy Thompson on The Rural Roundup.

AMINZ Wellington Network Convenor and Commercial Mediator, Pauline Courtney gives us an insight into workplace mediation, including the types of disputes that are well-suited to mediation, the benefits of mediation for workplace disputes, and what HR professionals can do to help with mediation.

We ask Monique and Mark about their upcoming webinar with the Institute of Rural Professionals New Zealand and AMINZ's role in supporting farmers, advisers, and mediators, through the Farm Debt Mediation (FDM) Scheme. 

We ask AMINZ Council Member Heidi van Eeden our fast five questions about AMINZ Construction Day 2025.

We are excited to announce a new collaboration with the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), further strengthening our network and enhancing collaborative practice.

Achieving excellence in dispute resolution is not only about what happens during an appointment, but also about what happens in the spaces between. AMINZ Executive Director Monique Pearson considers the value of safeguarding that space for your craft, and how can you protect it. 

A highlight at AMINZ Conference, our Awards Dinner brings together delegates, speakers, and distinguished guests, for an evening that honours excellence, contribution, and leadership across our sector. Held at Peppers Clearwater Resort, we celebrated our newest Fellows and awarded two special members with Te Tohu Ngākau Nui | The Big Heart Award, and Honorary Life Membership, respectively. 

AMINZ Vice President Dr Anna Kirk reflects on arbitration in Aotearoa New Zealand, and recaps AMINZ Arbitration Day 2025, in a piece originally published on the Kluwer Arbitration Blog.  

AMINZ Vice President Dr Anna Kirk, previous AMINZ President Royden Hindle, and Young AMINZ co-chair Diana Qiu have just released the Second Aotearoa New Zealand Arbitration Survey, the follow-up from their pioneering Inaugural Aotearoa New Zealand Arbitration Survey in August 2022.  

A trained mediator and internationally recognised expert in leadership and inclusion, Suran Dickson works with organisations and leaders to improve psychological safety, navigate conflict and create environments where people thrive. We sat down to ask her our fast five questions about her AMINZ Conference presentation, her work in dispute resolution overseas and in Aotearoa, and her mediation philosophy.

While we may understand the importance of shaping our brand and public perception, for many it can feel too much like ‘self-promotion’. AMINZ Executive Director Monique Pearson provides practical insights into branding for dispute resolution professionals – including small, actionable steps you can take now to strengthen your presence and, importantly, ensure your information is up to date. 

AMINZ was invited to take part in New Zealand Institute of Forestry (NZIF)’s conference this year. Representing AMINZ were dispute resolution specialists and past Presidents Royden Hindle and Mark Kelly, who contributed their expertise to important discussions on strengthening the sector’s approach to managing conflict.