Guides and resources | IoD NZ

type: Guide
date: 29/09/26

Geopolitical climate reader

Geopolitical climate reader

This reader explores how boards can understand geopolitical uncertainty, test its implications for strategy and make timely decisions as…

Climate change and nature governance
Supply chains
Trade

type: Resource
date: 17/09/26

Board appointments checklist

Board appointments checklist

A step-by-step checklist for making strategic board appointments and setting new directors up for success.

Due diligence
Succession Planning

type: Resource
date: 17/09/26

Advisory board toolkit

Advisory board toolkit

Improve your business performance with an advisory board. This toolkit covers the four phases of an advisory board’s life cycle.

Board composition
SME governance

type: Guide
date: 02/09/26

Stepping into the chair toolkit

Stepping into the chair toolkit

Practical guidance and tools for directors taking on their first chair role – from understanding what changes to navigating the first 180…

Chairing

type: Guide
date: 21/08/26

member only

The rise of advisory boards and committees reader

The rise of advisory boards and committees reader

This reader explores how boards can draw on committees, advisory boards and specialist expertise while keeping decision-making focused and…

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
Sports 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

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