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Chapter Zero New Zealand

Join a community of directors building capability in climate and nature to support informed board decisions.

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Chapter Zero New Zealand is the IoD home for climate and nature insights for directors and part of a global network of board directors supporting climate and nature-informed governance.

Join us as a supporter for access to curated resources, preferential rates, free webinars, case studies and learning opportunities designed to build your governance capability on climate and nature risks and opportunities.

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  • Chapter Zero New Zealand Board Toolkit

    Updated for New Zealand directors, this toolkit helps boards govern climate and nature with confidence.

  • Climate Governance Credential

    This credential allows directors to visibly demonstrate their annual commitment to climate governance learning. It is available exclusively for IoD members.

  • Climate change and nature governance hub

    Explore our climate change and nature governance content hub - your one place for IoD governance-related climate and nature insights, news, and resources.

Latest news

  • What supply chain dashboards leave out
    Climate / 27 August 2026

    What supply chain dashboards leave out

    Stock levels and supplier data tell part of the story. So do the ecosystems, knowledge and relationships behind supply.
    • Nature
    • Supply chains
    • Trade
  • Tighter budgets put nature investment to the test
    Climate / 26 August 2026

    Tighter budgets put nature investment to the test

    Nature investment needs a clear business case, measurable returns and the right scale to hold its place when budgets come under pressure.
    • Nature
  • Agribusiness’ future is electric
    Climate / 25 August 2026

    Agribusiness’ future is electric

    Clean ‘energy sovereignty’ for competitiveness and resilience is an emerging trans-Tasman consensus.
    • Sustainability
  • Was this our fault – or Mother Nature?
    Climate / 12 August 2026

    Was this our fault – or Mother Nature?

    After Cyclone Gabrielle, I asked harder questions about forestry, accountability and what it means to be a good director.
    • Adaptation
    • Climate change and nature governance
    • Nature

Latest resources

  • Chapter Zero New Zealand Board Toolkit
    Resource / 30 July 2026

    Chapter Zero New Zealand Board Toolkit

    Updated for New Zealand directors, this toolkit helps boards govern climate and nature with confidence.
    • Climate change and nature governance
    • ESG
    • Sustainability
  • Five questions on nature governance for boards
    Resource / 23 April 2026

    Five questions on nature governance for boards

    Extreme weather is pushing boards to rethink climate governance—shift from risk to financial quantification to unlock resilience and value
  • Financial quantification: from climate risk to value creation
    Resource / 23 March 2026

    Financial quantification: from climate risk to value creation

    Connecting climate and nature-related risks and opportunities to your organisation’s long-term value.
    • Climate change and nature governance
    • From our sponsors
  • Climate Governance in Action: Chapter Zero NZ 2025
    Resource / 18 March 2026

    Climate Governance in Action: Chapter Zero NZ 2025

    The Institute of Directors is pleased to present the fourth Chapter Zero New Zealand impact report for the year 2025.
    • Climate change and nature governance
    • Leadership
    • Reporting

Upcoming events

  • Chapter Zero Toolkit – What really matters?
    Online / 13 October 2026

    Chapter Zero Toolkit – What really matters?

    1 CPD
    • Webcast
  • Four sectors. Four stories: Climate action in practice
    Auckland / 28 October 2026

    Four sectors. Four stories: Climate action in practice

    2 CPD
    • Presentation

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