Guides and resources

Director Download

Director Download is our fortnightly governance email update to members. We provide a list of back issues on this page.

Cybersecurity resources for boards

The reliance on online technology since 2020 has increased the risk of data privacy breaches, fraud and cyber attacks.

• Cyber security
• Privacy

Cyber risk: a practical guide 2023

Cybersecurity is not just an IT issue, it is a strategic one. This updated guide will help you lead on cybersecurity around the board table.

• Cyber security

Interests register and declaration of conflicts

IoD templates for directors to help manage conflict of interests.

• Conflict of interests
• Transparency

Mastering the art of managing conflicts of interest

Recent cases show the pitfalls of disclosing and managing conflict of interests. Avoid unnecessary drama with IoD guidance for directors.

• Conflict of interests

Cyber incident response executive checklist

Includes checklists for boards and management. 

• Crisis management
• Cyber security
• Risk oversight

Hautū

Start your journey into te ao Māori with our new app.

• Te Ao Māori

Digital transformation quick guide

GNDI quick guide to help directors lead successful digital transformation.

Board appointment checklist

Self-assess your suitability for a board role.

• Board evaluation
• Due diligence

Conflicts of interest practice guide

This guide helps directors manage conflicts of interest in the boardroom and model good practice.

• Conflict of interests

Climate risk - key resources for boards

Boards must respond to climate-related issues to ensure the sustainability of their organisations.

• Climate change
• Reporting frameworks
• Risk oversight

D&O checklist

Assess the effectiveness of your D&O insurance cover.

• Insurance
• Liability

ABC of D&O insurance

Understand D&O policy structures.

• Insurance
• Liability

Chairing the board - video resource for community organisations

Video series designed to help leaders of community organisations step up to the role of chair. 

• Board dynamics
• Chairing
• Compliance

Forecasting the future board

Boards have a critical role in leading sustainable success for business and society – but they are under pressure.

• Board management relationship
• Purpose
• Stakeholders

Four Pillars 2021 edition - key updates

This information sheet provides an overview of the 2021 edition of The Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice for New Zealand Directors.

Co-operatives in New Zealand

Co-operatives are a major part of New Zealand’s economy. We provide an overview of the sector and governance values and principles.

• Board composition
• Director duties

Audit quality – a director’s guide

The FMA's 2020 guide sets out how directors can contribute to an audit, as well as what they can expect from the FMA and auditors.

• Audit
• Board committees
• Compliance

Takeovers Code quick guide

This guide helps directors meet their obligations under the Takeovers Code.

• Director duties
• Mergers and acquisitions

Guidance for distressed companies

Guidance paper provides practical guidance for directors who are considering issues of solvency.

• Covid-19
• Solvency