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Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Provisions relating to procedure in respect of proceedings under Parts 2 and 3A - Mediation conferences

171: Objectives of mediation conference

You could also call this:

"What a mediation conference aims to achieve: solving problems together"

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When you are at a mediation conference, the goals are to find out what the problem is and to agree on a solution to that problem. You will try to identify the issue that needs to be solved. The conference aims to help you reach an agreement on how to solve the problem, you can learn more about similar laws by checking the related legislation. The main idea is to work together to find a solution that everyone agrees on.

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Part 3Provisions relating to procedure in respect of proceedings under Parts 2 and 3A
Mediation conferences

171Objectives of mediation conference

  1. The objectives of a mediation conference are—

  2. to identify the problem in respect of which the exercise of the court's jurisdiction is sought; and
    1. to reach agreement on a solution for the problem.

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