Anya Gartner

Anya Gartner is Ngati Tuwharetoa. She has two adult children and has lived in Christchurch for the past 18 years. Anya has worked as a lawyer in the Family Court for over 30 years both as a lawyer for parties and as a lawyer for children. She has worked as a mediator with parents for over fifteen years and has assisted children as Voice of Child Specialist since the inception of the role.

Anya is also experienced working with people from a wide variety of cultures. She has spent three periods working with UNHCR in Africa and assists asylum seekers in New Zealand.

Anya conducts her mediations in one of two locations. Either in a home like setting in Richmond, Christchurch or in a more formal venue. She is also experienced in conducting interviews and meetings via video conferencing.