News
CEO update | February 2019
CEO Fiona Hollier talks about recent press coverage and building brand awareness.
In fond memory of Brian Gallagher
We are sad to let our members know that Brian Gallagher passed away on 20 February 2019 aged 81 year
FJS review panel chair on Radio NZ
Hear from Rosslyn Noonan on potential chances to the family justice system.
Another 'down-under' winner of the ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition
Congratulations to the the Auckland University Law School team and all those who supported them!
CEO update | January 2019
Fiona outlines some upcoming initiatives and events for 2019.
Review Panel's initial thoughts on changes for the NZ family justice system
Consultation document outlines proposed changes.
Book review of Mediating With Families - 4th edition written by Mieke Brandon and Linda Fisher published by Thomson Reuters 2018
Member's voice AU | December 2018
Tom Stodulka reviews Mieke Brandon's and Linda Fisher's 4th edition of Mediating With Families.
Telephone conciliation: what, why, how, challenges and answers
Member's voice NZ | December 2018
Trevor Slater discusses telephone conciliation: what, why, how - challenges and answers.
CEO update | December 2018
Fiona recounts her recent tour to Jakarta, Perth, Hobart, Melbourne, Canberra & Sydney.
CEO update | November 2018
The CEO provides an overview of the AGM, attended by 25 members and held on 19 November 2018.
Retirement Villages Stakeholders Forum 20/11/2018
Member's voice NZ | November 2018
William Hursthouse reflects on his experience at the Retirement Villages Stakeholders Forum.
Paralysis by analysis, is damaging children
Member's voice NZ | November 2018
Jill Goldson discusses the effects of parental alienation on children in family law resolution.
NZ Law Awards Mediator of the Year
Congratulations to the 2018 Mediator of the Year and all the finalists.
MSB announces results of the Board election
The MSB has announced the results of the Board election, which took place at the 2018 AGM.
Why the need to fix the in-Court part of the reforms should not mean wholesale change for the out of Court FDR service
Member's voice NZ | October 2018
Keri Morris reviews the 2014 Family Justice reforms.
Mediation power imbalances: weighing the arguments
Member's voice NZ | October 2018
Nigel Dunlop examines the impact that power imbalances can have in mediation.
CEO update | October 2018
Fiona reflects on the recent learning opportunities she felt privileged to take part in.