MFE-You-Mediation-and-the-Environment-Court.pdf [pdf, 673 KB]
...›› able to create a comfortable atmosphere ›› able to deal with tense moments ›› able to focus on what the parties need ›› able to ask the right questions. Crucially, the mediator must have sensitivity to such matters as legal process, environmental legislation, scientific and technical issues, local government and business culture, and Ma-ori protocol. Such sensitivity may be more important than a demonstrated knowledge of these matters. In addition, iwi may need a mediator w...