Aotearoa New Zealand’s primary sector is operating in an increasingly complex environment. Economic pressure, regulatory change, climate expectations and intergenerational transition are placing strain on farm businesses and the relationships that sustain them.
This year’s AMINZ Rural Day, proudly presented in partnership with Tavendale + Partners, will focus on what happens when that pressure builds, and how conflict can be prevented, managed, and resolved in a way that supports both people and outcomes.
Bringing together farmers, advisers, mediators, lawyers and sector leaders, the day will centre on lived experience, practical insight and constructive pathways forward.
The day will conclude with networking and the opportunity to continue conversations with colleagues and peers.
AMINZ Rural Day is the only event in Aotearoa New Zealand dedicated to dispute resolution in the rural sector.
“Whether you’re a farmer, lender, insurer, lawyer or rural adviser, this day is for you,” says Executive Director Monique Pearson. “The rural sector is at the heart of our economy, and this unique event is a chance to explore the real-world challenges of resolving disputes in this sector.”
Event Details
We are proud to bring you AMINZ Rural Day 2026 in partnership with Tavendale + Partners.
Date: Thursday 27 August, 9.30am-4.30pm
Venue: Tavendale + Partners, 329 Durham Street North, Christchurch
CPD: 4 points
Registrations coming soon.
Programme Overview:
Where pressure turns into dispute: What’s coming and where it will hit
Farm debt in practice: When pressure turns into dispute
When the contract no longer works: Supply, pricing and breakdown
Succession under pressure: Family, fairness and financial reality
People in the middle: Conflict, culture and decision-making under pressure
Holding the space: Safety, boundaries and resilience for practitioners
What good looks like and what we do differently from here