• School whole board membership offer

    To support the vital work of school boards, the IoD is offering a School whole board membership package available until 31 December 2025 with a 33% preferential rate, no join fees, complimentary student representative membership, and additional resources to help build governance capability. School boards that sign up during this period will retain the preferential rate for the duration of their tenure with the IoD.
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  • Company Directors’ Course

    Join our next Company Directors’ Course cohort and learn from New Zealand’s trusted governance experts in this week-long immersive learning experience. Places are filling fast.
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  • Grow your skills, grow your impact

    We have launched our new Health and Safety Scholarship, supporting IoD members who serve on not-for-profit boards. Successful applicants will earn the chance to attend two courses in our health and safety governance programme. It’s a unique opportunity to gain practical insights you can put into action and make a real difference in your organisation. Apply by 5 September.
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The Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice

The Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice

Determining purpose

The board adds value by leading the entity's purpose, goals and strategy. It must take ownership of the entity's strategic direction. Long-term business sustainability is a critical focus of the board.

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