Institute of Directors in New Zealand

Branch Events

This is a list of all upcoming branch events around New Zealand. Use the drop down box to search for events in your local area. To find out more information or register for an event please click on the read more link.

Branch:

Christchurch lunch function with Marsh - guest speaker, Mr Peter Goodall ~ Canterbury

10 September 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm ~ The George, 50 Park Terrace, Christchurch

This event has been postponed. read more

Rotorua lunch function - guest speaker, Michael Stiassny ~ Bay of Plenty

14 September 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm ~ The Heritage Hotel, Cnr Froude and Tyron Streets, Rotorua

The universal truths of good governance

Based on his experience as a Senior Partner of Korda Mentha and a high profile receiver in some of New Zealand’s largest insolvencies, Michael will address us on ‘The Universal Truths of Good Governance’. read more

Christchurch cocktail function – guest speaker, His Excellency Admiral (Retd.) Sureesh Mehta ~ Canterbury

20 September 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm ~ The George, 50 Park Terrace, Christchurch

Contemporary India – Perspectives for partnership

We are delighted to have India’s High Commissioner to New Zealand as our speaker on Monday 20 September. His Excellency Admiral (Retd.) Sureesh Mehta will speak to members on contemporary India and the opportunities for partnership between our countries. read more

Christchurch Fellows and Distinguished Fellows Annual Dinner ~ Canterbury

20 September 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ The George, 50 Park Terrace, Christchurch

The Canterbury Branch Committee invites Fellows and Distinguished Fellows to join them for dinner on Monday 20 September. read more

Wellington Branch Committee led luncheon - guest speaker, Mary Lewis ~ Wellington

21 September 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm ~ The IoD Offices, Tower Building, 50 Customhouse Quay, Wellington

Women on Boards – the launch of a supportive and interactive network

Mary Lewis, Wellington Branch Committee member, will lead a discussion at this luncheon on how we can most support women to not only become directors, but also, to become outstanding directors. read more

Nelson Cocktail function - Setting a standard for directors ~ Nelson Marlborough

23 September 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ~ Trailways Hotel, Trafalgar Street, Nelson

Panel: Nicki Crauford, John McCliskie and Sarah Astor

Recently the quality of governance in New Zealand has been under the spotlight and questions asked about what New Zealand business is doing to raise the standard of governance across the business spectrum. read more

Dunedin cocktail function - guest speaker, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman KNZM ~ Otago Southland

29 September 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm ~ The Dunedin Club, 33 Melville Street,Dunedin

Innovation and science

Professor Sir Peter Gluckman KNZM is the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor and was the founding Director of the Liggins Institute in Auckland. He is one of New Zealand’s best known scientists. read more

Christchurch cocktail function - Setting a standard for directors ~ Canterbury

4 October 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ~ The George, 50 Park Terrace, Christchurch

Panel - Nicki Crauford, Warren Larsen, Sarah Astor

Hamilton lunch function - guest speaker, Brian Corban CNZM, QSO, MA (Hons), LLB, AFInstD, FNZIM ~ Waikato

7 October 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm ~ The Ferrybank Reception and Conference Centre, Hamilton

It takes two to tango - the chairman/CEO relationship

A professional Company Chairman and Director, businessman and community leader, Brian Corban has served on the boards of a wide range of companies and community organisations in New Zealand. read more

Taranaki regional cocktail function - guest speakers, Jane Diplock and Phillip Meyer ~ Wellington

7 October 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ~ The Plymouth International Hotel, Cnr Courtenay and Leach Streets, New Plymouth

Why we need new regulatory framework and How to survive stock market volatility

Phillip Meyer is an experienced company director and investment banker. He is Deputy Chairman of the Wellington Branch and has been an IoD National Council Member since April 2008. read more

Nelson lunch function - guest speaker, Mr John Palmer ~ Nelson Marlborough

13 October 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm ~ Trailways Hotel Nelson, Trafalgar Street, Nelson

Realising the SOE potential. Solid Energy prospects and challenges.

John is a full time company director with more than 20 years experience, operating largely in the agribusiness and finance sectors. read more

Hamilton cocktail function - guest speaker, Tureiti Moxon, Te Kohao Health Ltd ~ Waikato

13 October 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ~ Kirikiriroa Marae, Hamilton

Governance - a matter of vision, leadership and courage

Tureiti Moxon LLB AMinsD (Ngati Pahauwera, Ngāti Kahungunu, Kai Tahu) holds extensive experience and in depth knowledge of governance within Maori organisations and the not for profit sector. read more

Tauranga cocktail function - Setting a standard for directors ~ Bay of Plenty

13 October 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ~ The Sebel Trinity Wharf, 51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga

Panel: Nicki Crauford, Denham Shale and Alison Paterson

Wellington breakfast function - guest speaker, Don Elder ~ Wellington

19 October 7:15 am - 9:00 am ~ The Wellington Club, Level 6, 88 The Terrace, Wellington

Managing our resource potential - having the right discussions

Dr Don Elder is CEO, Solid Energy New Zealand Ltd. read more

October - New/Aspiring Director luncheon ~ Auckland

20 October 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm ~ Northern Club, Logan Campbell Room, 19 Princes Street, Auckland

The Auckland Branch invites you to attend this year's luncheons for new and aspiring directors. read more

Wellington cocktail function - Setting a standard for directors ~ Wellington

2 November 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ~ The IoD Offices, Tower Building, 50 Customhouse Quay, Wellington

Panel: Nicki Crauford, Bill Baylis and David Newman

Auckland cocktail function - Setting a standard for directors ~ Auckland

9 November 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ~ The Northern Club, 19 Princes Street, Auckland

Panel - Nicki Crauford, Denham Shale, Brian Corban

Hamilton cocktail function - Setting a standard for directors ~ Waikato

15 November 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ~ Ferrybank Reception and Conference Centre, Grantham Street, Hamilton

Panel: Nicki Crauford, Denham Shale, John Avery

Wellington breakfast function - guest speaker, Dr Alan Bollard ~ Wellington

16 November 7:15 am - 9:00 am ~ The Wellington Club, 88 The Terrace, Wellington

This presentation by Dr Bollard will be under Chatham House Rule. He will look at how interest rates are effecting growth and give a summary of his current book “Crisis: One Central Bank Governor and the Global Financial Collapse”. read more

Auckland Annual Dinner and Distinguished Fellow Award - guest speaker, Ricki Herbert ~ Auckland

16 November 6:15 pm - 10:00 pm ~ Northern Club, 19 Princes Street, Auckland

All Whites coach Ricki Herbert is the guest speaker at the Annual Auckland Branch dinner in November. read more

Auckland breakfast function - guest speaker, Hon Tim Groser ~ Auckland

19 November 7:30 am - 9:00 am ~ Northern Club, 19 Princes Street, Auckland

Free trade agreements in Asia - what boards need to know

Tim Groser is Minister of Trade and Minister responsible for International Climate Change Negotiations. read more

November - New/Aspiring Director luncheon ~ Auckland

23 November 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm ~ Northern Club, Logan Campbell Room, 19 Princes Street, Auckland