Guides and resources | IoD NZ

type: Guide
date: 05/08/26

Governance procedure reviews: a practical guide for charities

Governance procedure reviews: a practical guide for charities

New governance review requirements give charity boards an opportunity to strengthen governance, improve oversight and stay focused on…

Not-for-profit governance

type: Guide
date: 26/06/26

MEMBER ONLY

AI agents of change reader

AI agents of change reader

This reader explores what it means to govern AI adoption as it becomes part of mainstream business and governance.

AI
Digital transformation

type: Resource
date: 19/06/26

Pathways to Governance

Pathways to Governance

Exploring governance capability, director development and pathways into board roles.

Board composition
Diversity & inclusion

type: Guide
date: 16/06/26

Boards at speed: Decisions, data and duties reader

Boards at speed: Decisions, data and duties reader

This reader provides short, sharp guidance you can apply in the boardroom.

Decision making
Director duties

type: Guide
date: 15/06/26

Hybrid board meetings guide

Hybrid board meetings guide

Tools and techniques to help boards get the best from hybrid meetings while managing governance risks.

Board meetings

type: Guide
date: 15/05/26

member only

Governing for growth in uncertain times reader

Governing for growth in uncertain times reader

Practical governance insights for boards navigating uncertainty, resilience, productivity and long-term value creation.

Future-proofing
Innovation

type: Resource
date: 24/04/26

KORDIA

AI usage policy checklist

AI usage policy checklist

Use this checklist to build governance that keeps AI ethical and aligned with cybersecurity best practice.

AI
Cyber security
From our sponsors

type: Resource
date: 17/04/26

HSE GLOBAL

Five key health and safety actions for directors

Five key health and safety actions for directors

Practical steps for directors to strengthen oversight of critical health and safety risks and controls.

From our sponsors
Health and safety

type: Guide
date: 30/03/26

AI in the boardroom: A guide for directors

AI in the boardroom: A guide for directors

An Australian court judgment confirms AI can support board work, but directors remain accountable. IoD guidance outlines governance.

AI
Court decisions
Director duties

type: Guide
date: 06/03/26

Getting on board with diversity

Getting on board with diversity

This guide helps support diversity of thought and perspective in the boardroom and organisation.

Board composition
Diversity & inclusion
Women in governance

type: Guide
date: 18/12/25

member only

Top 5 issues for directors in 2026 reader

Top 5 issues for directors in 2026 reader

Insights and analysis to help boards focus on what matters most in 2026 and make confident, well-informed decisions.

AI

type: Guide
date: 06/11/25

Professional Development – A quick guide

Professional Development – A quick guide

Use our 5-step guide to identify your development needs, prioritise learning, and build capability for future governance challenges.

type: Guide
date: 03/11/25

Reporting cybersecurity to boards

Reporting cybersecurity to boards

This guide helps management improve reporting to the board on cybersecurity.

Cyber security
Digital transformation

type: Resource
date: 14/04/25

Accelerating AI – Leading with confidence

Accelerating AI – Leading with confidence

Download the 2025 Governing AI Forum reader.

AI
Digital transformation

type: Guide
date: 20/03/25

Cyber risk: a practical guide 2025

Cyber risk: a practical guide 2025

Cybersecurity is not just an IT issue, it is a strategic one. The 2025 edition will help you lead on cybersecurity around the board table.

Cyber security
Digital transformation

type: Guide
date: 06/03/25

Food safety governance guide

Food safety governance guide

This guide, developed by New Zealand Food Safety, helps you to understand your responsibilities in relation to food safety.

Health and safety

type: Guide
date: 21/02/25

Board Evaluation – A quick guide

Board Evaluation – A quick guide

A five-step quick guide to help you consider the key aspects of a board evaluation to ensure it delivers real value.

Board evaluation

type: Guide
date: 08/10/24

Guides for Faith-based Boards

Guides for Faith-based Boards

View our essential guides for faith-based boards.

Not-for-profit governance

type: Guide
date: 24/07/24

GUIDE

Governing AI

Governing AI

Resources to help boards understand and apply AI technology effectively.

AI
Cyber security
Digital transformation

type: Guide
date: 16/07/24

Health and Safety Governance: A Good Practice Guide

Health and Safety Governance: A Good Practice Guide

A guide to improving your organisation's health and safety.

Compliance
Health and safety

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