The Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand has been highly commended in the Not For Profit category in the prestigious 2015 AUT Faculty of Business and Law Excellence in Business Support Awards.
AMINZ was among the finalists in 10 categories in this year’s awards.
The Institute’s President, David J Patten, said the commendation reflected both the growing commercial importance of professional dispute resolution expertise and the Institute’s work in fostering, training and supporting it in New Zealand.

Brett Marsh (Board Chair, NZ Business Excellence Foundation), David Patten, President Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand, Professor Geoff Perry (Dean, AUT Faculty of Business and Law)
“We’re thrilled to receive this acknowledgement not only on behalf of the Institute but those we serve,” Mr Patten said.
Added Executive Director Deborah Hart: “AMINZ has worked resolutely to be the pre-eminent provider of dispute resolution support services in New Zealand and to be internationally recognised as a centre of excellence.
“AMINZ showing in the AUT Excellence in Business Support Awards is an exciting milestone in our work supporting the businesses and activity of our growing number of members.”
Now into its 10th year the AUT Excellence in Business Support Awards is the only national performance measure for New Zealand business support organisations.
AMINZ extends congratulations to the New Zealand Dispute Resolution Centre, which was a joint winner its category, with Altris Limited.
Winners and highly commended in the 10 category awards were named at a gala dinner on Friday night in Auckland.
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