IoD Northland Christmas Connect

Networking

Speaker(s): Ross Buckley, More speakers announced soon
Date: 4:00pm — 6:00pm, 3 December 2026
Venue: McKay Stadium
Location: 97 Western Hills Drive, Whangarei
Price members: $0.00 incl GST
Price non-members: $0.00 incl GST

Overview

Join the IoD members and local governance, business and iwi leaders in Northland/Te Tai Tokerau at our end-of-year networking function and Christmas celebration.

Listen to IoD Board Chair, Ross Buckley, share reflections on the year that has passed and what directors and organisations should look out for in 2027.

You will have an opportunity to ask questions and network with IoD members and our local committee over drinks and canapés.

Ross Buckley

CFInstD

Ross Buckley CFInstD began his professional governance career in October 2020 after retiring from KPMG, where he was executive chair of the New Zealand firm from 2011 to 2020. Ross joined KPMG in Wellington in 1983 and held a variety of roles in New Zealand and overseas including serving as a board member of KPMG Asia Pacific and a member of KPMG’s Global Council.

Ross is an independent board director of ASB Bank, he chairs the Audit Committee and is a member of ASB’s Appointment and Remuneration, and Risk Committees. He is also the independent chair of Service Foods and a member of Massey University’s Council and chairs their Finance and Assurance Committee. Ross is an independent director at Investore Property Limited and independent director at Stride Property Group and chairs the Audit and Risk Committee. Ross is also a member of the Audit Oversight Committee at Financial Markets Authority.

Ross has a BBS (Massey University) and is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) and Fellow Certified Practising Accountant (FCPA). Ross is a Chartered Fellow of the IoD and was appointed Chair of the Board in June 2023.

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Accessibility and companion tickets

If you have a disability or accessibility requirement, we can provide a complimentary ticket for a support person to attend with you. Please register as usual through the IoD website, then email the Auckland Branch team at auckland.branch@iod.org.nz to arrange your companion’s complimentary registration.

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