The Benefits of Membership
The Institute of Directors offers a range of benefits to stimulate new membership and to encourage the ongoing development of current members. These benefits include networking and events, research and policy, purchasing benefits, boardroom magazine, meeting facilities, board appointment opportunities, and accreditation.
1. Networking and Events
15/12/2006
The IoD has six branches based in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch and Dunedin – which host regular networking events including eminent guest speakers.
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2. Research and Policy
4/07/2008
The research and policy unit maintains a Code of Practice for Directors and develops best practice guidelines for New Zealand directors. The unit also has responsibility for developing submissions to Government and regulatory bodies on changes that affect enterprise in New Zealand.
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3. Purchasing Benefits
15/12/2006
Organisations offer valuable discounts to members on a range of products and services.
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4. Boardroom Magazine
15/12/2006
A complimentary copy is distributed to members every month. Boardroom keeps members informed of relevant national and international matters, upcoming events and is the voice of the IoD and its members.
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5. Meeting Facilities
21/07/2008
Members are entitled to the complimentary use of meeting facilities in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin as well as the United Kingdom Institute of Directors’ premises in London.
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6. Board Appointments
15/12/2006
The IoDs' impartial and professional director recruitment service provides members with access to board appointment opportunities in commercial and not-for-profit boards.
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7. Accreditation
15/12/2006
Accreditation enhances corporate governance standards in New Zealand by providing a register of directors who can show evidence of their professional status in terms of their knowledge and experience.
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