date 04 Apr 2024 read time 4 min to read ‘Just start trading’: how to open the door to India Keynote speaker Dr Reuben Abraham gives a taste of what to expect at the IoD’s Leadership Conference in May. Trade
date 08 Feb 2024 read time 4 min to read How to Enforce Climate Agreements with Trade Measures Is there a better response to climate change than focusing on international climate conferences that rely on hollow voluntary commitments? Trade
date 16 Jan 2024 read time 4 min to read The global economy has yet to turn the corner The World Bank’s latest forecast finds that most economies will grow slowly in 2024 and 2025 than they did in the decade before Covid-19. Trade
date 17 Nov 2023 read time 4 min to read Clash of sentiment on seasonal workers NZ wants more seasonal workers – but Pacific nations no longer want to be the ‘outposts’ that ‘grow’ them. Supply chains Trade
date 30 Oct 2023 read time 3 min to read What I’m reading - Phil Veal Phil shares why a book by Peter Zeihan prompted some big questions around the challenges facing NZ. Climate change Trade
date 19 Oct 2023 read time 4 min to read Entering uncharted waters: Governance outtake Summary and actions for boards from Tim Groser's 2023 Leadership Conference presentation. Climate change Covid-19 Supply chains
date 04 Oct 2023 read time 4 min to read Author says sufficient due diligence needed to do business in China New bookThe China Tightrope sets out the faultlines that NZ businesses will need to navigate. Due diligence Human rights Supply chains
date 25 Aug 2023 read time 3 min to read Implications of OECD responsible business conduct guidelines for NZ directors OECD guidelines on responsible business conduct for multinationals may catch small NZ entities through supply chain, or other, relationships Ethics Not for profits SME
date 30 Jun 2023 read time 4 min to read How to survive and thrive in a shaky economy Businesses can rely on old- fashioned deal-making to weather stormy times, says experienced chair and director Mike O’Donnell. Supply chains Trade
date 04 May 2023 read time 5 min to read Passion, innovation and the Kraken of Doom The opening day of the Institute of Directors Leadership Conference included humour, insight and profoundly difficult conversations. Disruption Innovation Trade
date 06 Mar 2023 read time 3 min to read Growing the avocado world – respect, people and the future Referred to as the superstar of fruits, this fleshy, green, buttery produce will be under the spotlight at The World Avocado Congress. Supply chains Trade
date 27 Jan 2023 read time 4 min to read The next globalisation Will be fundamentally different from the last one. Trade
date 22 Nov 2022 read time 3 min to read How intangible assets can boost the primary sector What's your story? Intangible assets Trade
date 10 Nov 2022 read time 2 min to read Biosecurity governance guide for boards The Biosecurity Business Pledge group has launched two new biosecurity guides. Board management relationship Trade
date 30 Sep 2022 read time 3 min to read Chilling trade winds Rising inflation and labour shortages have added to the Covid-19 melting pot, crippling global supply chains and trade growth. Covid-19 Disruption Supply chains
date 04 Aug 2022 read time 2 min to read Open minds on open border Directors are urged to capitalise on new opportunities now our borders have reopened to a changed world. Disruption Long-termism Talent
date 06 Jul 2022 read time 3 min to read What does the future hold? Chief Economist Nick Tuffley looks into his crystal ball to see what might lie ahead. Trade
date 06 Jul 2022 read time 5 min to read Thinking long term Celia Tarrant CMInstD on creating sustainable value in organisations. Climate change Covid-19 Trade
date 06 Jul 2022 read time 4 min to read Understanding Asia New Zealand businesses would be wise to invest in growing Asia-related skills. Covid-19 Trade
date 06 Jul 2022 read time 4 min to read Competing with the world The Prime Minister's world charm offensive. Climate change Covid-19 Trade
date 11 May 2022 read time 2 min to read An opportunity for impact Recommendations for regulating modern slavery in supply chains in Aotearoa New Zealand. Director duties ESG Supply chains
date 01 Apr 2022 read time 5 min to read Translating the unsaid Craig Pettigrew can speak Japanese but says the secret is reading body language, nuance and helping in "lost in translation" situations. Covid-19 Trade
date 01 Apr 2022 read time 4 min to read China training wheels There is growing opportunity in China for Kiwi producers who are prepared to learn the local business culture. Covid-19 Trade
date 10 Mar 2022 read time 6 min to read Russia-Ukraine conflict and long-distance, long-term board governance Is the current conflict on your board agenda? Cyber security Purpose Supply chains