Governance in Focus: 2026 Roadshow

Workshop

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Speaker(s): Herman Visagie, Helen Potiki, Judene Edgar
Date: 5:00pm — 7:30pm, 9 September 2026
Venue: The George
Location: 50 Park Terrace, Christchurch Central City
Price: $0.00 incl GST

Overview

The annual Governance in Focus Roadshow is your once-a-year opportunity to explore the key issues directors need to be across. Together, we'll unpack the latest legislative developments, topical governance issues and emerging trends shaping governance practice, and most importantly, what they mean for you as a director.

This year's roadshow combines a governance update with an interactive workshop, giving you the opportunity to hear the IoD's perspective on the issues that matter most, explore the practical implications with Governance Leadership Centre experts, and discuss the challenges and opportunities with fellow directors. More than an update, this event is designed to help you understand what matters, why it matters, and how to highlight it in your governance practice.

The Governance Leadership Centre is the IoD's trusted centre of governance expertise. We bring together research, global best practice and the practical experience of directors to provide practical, relevant guidance and thought leadership that helps directors navigate today's governance challenges.

Exclusive to IoD members and complimentary to attend, this event is a valuable opportunity to stay informed, connect with peers and strengthen your governance practice.

Herman Visagie

MInstD

As General Manager of the Governance Leadership Centre and Registrar, Herman leads the organisation’s research, advocacy, policy agenda, and governance support for directors and boards.

Prior to joining the Institute, Herman held executive level and governance roles across the private, not-for -profit, and public sectors. Previous roles include CEO of Telecommunications Dispute Resolution Limited, General Counsel at the Real Estate Authority, and Executive General Counsel, Chief of Staff, and Company Secretary roles at TSB Bank.

He has held a number of governance roles, including Chair of the Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee for the Law Society of New Zealand, and has supported a governance education and improvement processes for organisations in NZ and the wider region in the areas of strategy, risk management, and organisational design.

Helen Potiki

MInstD

Helen Potiki has over 30 years of public service experience, including senior executive and governance roles across multiple government agencies. Her leadership and governance has included directing two Royal Commissions of Inquiry—into Covid-19 Lessons Learned and Abuse in State and Faith-Based Care.

Helen has chaired governance committees at the Department of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and has designed kaupapa Māori governance frameworks. She is a skilled financial manager, strategist, and incident leader, with deep expertise in organisational development, and risk assurance. Helen’s motivation to serve is rooted in her desire to strengthen whānau wellbeing. Helen affiliates to Kāi Tahu, Tapuika and Ngāti Porou.

Judene Edgar

CMInstD

Judene is a Principal Governance Adviser with the Institute of Directors’ Governance Leadership Centre and Chapter Zero NZ lead providing best practice advice, guidance and advocacy for directors. She is also chair of the Nelson Historic Theatre Trust, deputy chair of the Rātā Foundation, and a trustee for the Network Tasman Trust.

Prior to joining the IoD she ran her own consultancy for over 20 years, specialising in governance, policy, strategy and communications working across a wide range of sectors, including housing, health, solid waste, aviation, energy, not-for-profit and infrastructure.

Judene was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to governance, local government and the community in the 2026 New Year Honours. She was a local government elected member for 12 years and a director on a range of private and public entity boards. She has a background in behavioural science and communications and is a Chartered Member of the IoD.

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