Adjudication
Adjudication is a low cost, quick and confidential way to resolve construction disputes under the Construction Contracts Act 2002. After the construction company collapses of the 1990s, the Construction Contracts Act was necessary to guarantee the continued flow of money within construction contracts, Construction Contracts Act 2002.

About Us
The Adjudicators Association of New Zealand Inc (AANZ) is an organisation made up of trained adjudicators. Unlike most dispute resolution organisations the majority of our members are involved in the construction industry and have a deep understanding of it.

• Arose from the introduction of the Construction Contracts Act 2002
• The Act provides for the possibility to have payment disputes in the building industry determined by an independent person called an "adjudicator"
• AANZ is an organisation in which trained adjudicators participate to further the development of this new profession in such aspects as educating the public, mentoring and monitoring professional development of adjudicators.
• AANZ also promotes adjudication in solving construction disputes and to promote members as adjudicators
• Suitably qualified adjudicators are encouraged to apply for membership
• AANZ is a conduit where enquiries for advice and requests for adjudicators to be nominated jointly by the parties can be made.
• AANZ is an ANA under the Act and is able to nominate adjudicators if the parties can not agree.

Dispute
If you feel that you have a dispute related to a construction contract, you need to consider if the time is right for adjudication. If you believe it is, then you need to start the process to select an adjudicator, Starting the Process.

Downloads
Notice of Adjudication and related documents can be found in our download section.
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Contact us
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