Take a step back and reflect with us on the evolution of ADR over the past four decades and where we are heading. Here is what we’ll be covering across AMINZ Conference 2025, with more speaker announcements coming soon.

The conference opens with the AMINZ AGM followed by a networking event, both held at the venue on Wednesday evening. A relaxed opportunity to reconnect, meet new people and set the tone for our next two days together. We hope you can join us!

Rāapa | Wednesday 27 August

Rāpare | Thursday 28 August

Our first day sets the stage for shared reflection, fresh insight, and future-focused conversation. We begin together, one room, one agenda, delving into the shifts and challenges shaping dispute resolution in Aotearoa and globally.

Across keynotes, panel discussions, and cross-disciplinary kōrero, we’ll consider how our profession has evolved, where it’s heading, and what that means for practitioners across all areas of ADR. Expect a day of bold questions, diverse viewpoints, and meaningful connections.

9am Nau mai | Arrival and registration
Mihi whakatau | Welcome
Kaikōrero matua | Keynote speaker: Toby Manhire

Travel back to 1985 as Toby Manhire takes us on a journey through one of the most transformative years in Aotearoa’s political and cultural history.

Toby is an Auckland-based writer, editor and broadcaster. He is editor-at-large at The Spinoff and host of podcasts including Juggernaut: The Story of the Fourth Labour Government and Gone By Lunchtime.

The day's sessions will also explore:

Reflections on the evolution of dispute resolution.
Indigenous and Te Ao Māori perspectives.
Technology, ethics, and innovation in our work.
Navigating neutrality in times of conflict.

Celebrate Excellence in ADR at the AMINZ Awards Dinner

Held onsite at Peppers Clearwater Resort, the dinner brings delegates, speakers, and distinguished guests together for an evening that honours excellence, contribution, and leadership across our sector. Enjoy a beautiful meal, networking and the presentation of the 2025 AMINZ Awards.

Whether you’re reconnecting with colleagues or making new connections, it’s an unmissable night of recognition and celebration.

Rāmere | Friday 29 August

On day two, we move into focused streams that reflect on the diverse and evolving landscape of ADR. Choose your stream and engage in conversations that matter most to your practice and passions.

With sessions exploring property and environmental issues, cultural and psychological dimensions of conflict, and the implications of rapid technological change, this is a day for digging deeper.

Expect thoughtful, future-focused sessions on topics such as:

The relationship between dispute resolution and the courts.
Emerging challenges in property and environmental conflict.
Psychological insights and human factors in conflict.
Cultural perspectives and inclusive practice in ADR.
The impact of technology and innovation on dispute resolution.
Ethical considerations in times of global uncertainty.
Sustainability, business responsibility, and evolving dispute types.
How ADR is adapting to a rapidly changing world.

Hōtaka | Programme