Our mission
Ko nga mea nui o te ao he tangata, he tangata, he tangata me to mana.
People and your mana - human rights are the most important things in the world
Our vision
We want you to live in a world where you live a safe happy life.
Our vision is to change the way you deal with your problem solving, mediation means you are in charge all the way to deciding your own destiny.
That's why we take a lot of time and care in getting to know you from the moment you reach out to us and ask for our help.
Kia ora Greetings
Kia ora, kei te aha - greetings. My name is Meng Foon, and our whānau resides in Tairawhiti-Gisborne. Service is at the core of my being, starting from working in our vegetable shop at the age of 7. Over the years, I've had the privilege of engaging in various aspects of life in Aotearoa NZ, ranging from business, and volunteer work, to serving as a Mayor and the Race Relations Commissioner.
I have hope and this is why I do what I do.
The significance of Rawhiti resonates with me, symbolising the constant energy of a new day in the East.
With decades of extensive experience in mediation and facilitation across diverse sectors, I bring a cultural intelligence (CIQ) that underpins a safe and confidential mediation process built on trust. I approach cultural needs with great respect, navigating various perspectives with sensitivity.
I am proficient in conducting mediations in te reo Māori, Chinese languages, and English, ensuring effective communication across linguistic and cultural boundaries.
I have expertise and experience in the following
Agribusiness
Te Ao Maori, whanau, whenua
NGOs - Non-Government Organisations
Human Rights
Environmental Management, conservation and RMA
Employment
Project management
Ethnic communities.
Property, equities, investment, subdivision, substandard building work
Commercial business - retailing, export, hospitality, tourism, franchising
Local and central government
Governance
I'm an experienced Mediator
I possess formal training complemented by decades of practical experience in the fields of mediation and facilitation. Our commitment revolves around prioritising your needs, emphasising respect, trust, and understanding, and maintaining absolute confidentiality subject to the law. Recognising the intricacies and emotional nature of conflicts, I bring my experience to guide us through the mediation process, empowering you every step of the way towards a potential resolution.
While reaching an agreement may not always be guaranteed, I am here to guide you through the mediation process, offering guidance that fosters a deeper understanding of both yourself and the underlying issues at hand.
Having mediated numerous complex cases, I've earned respect for my impartiality. Leveraging my lived experience, I specialize in achieving optimal outcomes by delving into a thorough exploration of each party's wants and needs.
Additionally, as a practitioner in Te Ao Māori, which is steeped in whakapapa, mana, and kaupapa, my expertise has guided many through mediation with a foundation of trust, confidentiality, and respect. Whakamanahia to mana me to mauri tangata.
My mediation process operates within a human rights framework, incorporating a cultural dimension that emphasises participation and inclusion, equality, equity, and non-discrimination, as well as transparency and accountability.