Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland Network
The Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland Network brings together local dispute resolution professionals for regular breakfast meetings at The Northern Club in Auckland CBD. The network is convened by Kate Wiseman, with support from Peter Martin, who together help foster a welcoming space for discussion, connection, and the exchange of ideas within the local ADR community. These meetings are held monthly, with a set registration fee that includes a full breakfast.
Meet the convenors
Kate Wiseman
Convenor
Kate is a dispute resolver active in mediation, arbitration and collaborative resolution. Her work encompasses a broad range of commercial, property and family disputes. She has particular expertise in resolving family disputes concerning trusts, estates, companies and relationship property. She has a special interest in governance disputes, especially those concerning shareholders, incorporated societies, charitable trusts and body corporates.
Before coming to the law she had a 20 year career in business. She has held governance roles continuously since 2004, currently as an elected member of the governing bodies of the Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ) and the Collaborative Law Association of New Zealand.
Peter Martin ONZM
Supporting Convenor
A long-time and active member of AMINZ with Associate status via Massey University, Peter Martin, JP, was recently appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM)
Peter brings a strong background in electrical and contract management, which underpins his current full-time role with Auckland Transport. With extensive experience as a senior manager across both the private and public sectors, he combines technical expertise with a deep commitment to community service.
Over the past 50 years, Peter has volunteered his time and leadership to a wide range of organisations, consistently contributing to causes that support equity, inclusion, and wellbeing across Aotearoa.