New members’ lunch – taking the next step in your governance journey

Presentation

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Speaker(s): Hannah Doney
Date: 12:15pm — 1:45pm, 21 November 2025
Venue: The George
Location: 50 Park Terrace, Christchurch Central City
Price: $40.00 incl GST

Overview

Members who have recently joined the IoD (or those keen to re-connect) are invited to attend an informal lunch hosted by branch chair Hannah Doney and branch committee members.

This is an opportunity to network with local members and learn more about the IoD’s governance resources and services, helping you get the most from your membership. We will also discuss some tips for developing your governance career, including putting together an effective governance CV.

Hannah Doney

CMInstD

Hannah's governance career started within high performance sport when she retired as a player and took up the role of Chair of the NZ Women's Lacrosse Association 15 years ago. After completing an MBA, being appointed to the board of Girl Guiding New Zealand and winning the IoD's Emerging Director Award in 2017, a career in governance began to take shape.

Now, a professional director, Hannah is Chair of the New Zealand Institute of Directors’ Canterbury Branch and holds board roles with Harness Racing New Zealand (Deputy Chair), Swimming New Zealand, UMF Honey Association, Jane Goodall Institute of New Zealand, and Standardbred Stable to Stirrup Charitable Trust. She is also an advisory board member for Hantt & Co, Livestock Visibility Solutions and Pomeroy Group.

Hannah's professional experience is in marketing. and she has worked across a broad and diverse range of sectors and organisational structures in New Zealand and overseas.

Additional information

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