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type: Digital
date: 11/09/26

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Could you explain your organisation’s ethics to an AI?

Could you explain your organisation’s ethics to an AI?

If AI needs ethical guardrails, there is a fundamental governance question for boards: has your organisation actually defined them?

type: Leadership
date: 11/09/26

Meridian’s record result lifts Verbiest to top spot

Meridian’s record result lifts Verbiest to top spot

Mark Verbiest overtakes Alison Gerry in The Boardroom Table rankings, while Rachel Taulelei jumps 24 places after Mercury’s record year.

type: Board practices
date: 04/09/26

Induction must match the weight of school governance

New school board members carry full responsibility from day one. Strong induction helps them govern without drifting into management.

type: Climate
date: 27/08/26

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.

type: Director duties
date: 02/09/26

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Share registers: a duty directors cannot outsource

Share registers: a duty directors cannot outsource

Recent requests for shareholder information show why boards need confidence in the processes for maintaining and disclosing it.

type: Director duties
date: 03/09/26

Forestry slash and directors’ duties: when environmental risk becomes personal

A Gisborne forestry case shows how environmental compliance failures can leave directors personally liable.

type: Sectors & perspectives
date: 01/09/26

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The questions shaping women’s pathways into governance

From shoulder-tapping to unpaid roles, women are asking who is recognised as board-ready – and who can afford the pathway.

type: Director duties
date: 31/08/26

No vote, but still responsible?

No vote, but still responsible?

A vote gives formal power. Without one, a board or committee member’s influence, participation and responsibility can be harder to define.

type: Climate
date: 25/08/26

Agribusiness’ future is electric

Agribusiness’ future is electric

Clean ‘energy sovereignty’ for competitiveness and resilience is an emerging trans-Tasman consensus.

type: Board practices
date: 26/08/26

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Quantum is years away – until it isn’t. How long must data stay confidential?

Quantum is years away – until it isn’t. How long must data stay confidential?

Encrypted information stolen now may become readable in future. That makes long-term confidentiality a board issue today.

type: Climate
date: 26/08/26

Tighter budgets put nature investment to the test

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.

type: Board practices
date: 06/08/26

KORDIA

AI has entered the attack chain

AI has entered the attack chain

Two recent cases show human-directed AI finding and exploiting software flaws, making faster patching, isolation and response more urgent.

AI
Cyber security
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type: Board practices
date: 06/08/26

DENTONS

RMA replacement Bills return from select committee with key changes

RMA replacement Bills return from select committee with key changes

From climate change and environmental limits to consenting and transition arrangements, several important amendments are proposed.

From our sponsors
Policy and legislation
Regulation

type: Sectors & perspectives
date: 04/08/26

KPMG

The next phase of public sector AI: practical steps for leaders

The next phase of public sector AI: practical steps for leaders

Decisions made now will be crucial to the future of AI in government.

AI
Digital transformation
From our sponsors

type: Board practices
date: 25/06/26

KORDIA

AI is shrinking the cyber defence window

AI is shrinking the cyber defence window

A rare Five Eyes advisory warns AI is changing cyber risk timelines from months to days.

AI
Cyber security
From our sponsors

type: Director duties
date: 28/05/26

DENTONS

QEX penalties put directors’ financial reporting duties in the spotlight

QEX penalties put directors’ financial reporting duties in the spotlight

The first FMA civil proceedings remind directors of FMC reporting entities they may face personal liability for late financial statements.

Compliance
From our sponsors

type: Digital
date: 20/05/26

Kordia

What an AI model “too dangerous” for public release means for directors

What an AI model “too dangerous” for public release means for directors

Faster vulnerability discovery may leave organisations more exposed if remediation cannot keep up.

AI
Cyber security
From our sponsors

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: Climate
date: 22/04/26

BOFFA MISKELL

Nature: a practical lens for ESG and climate risk

Nature: a practical lens for ESG and climate risk

Board expectations are shifting as environmental and societal pressures intensify. Reframing supports clearer, more resilient decisions.

Climate change and nature governance
ESG
From our sponsors