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Liquidation nation: A governance wake-up call for directors
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Liquidation nation: A governance wake-up call for directors

As liquidations surge, New Zealand directors must understand insolvency risks, duties and options – here’s what they need to know.

What I’m Reading – Jess Kumar
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What I’m Reading – Jess Kumar

Emerging director Jess Kumar MInstD shares how reading helps her build perspective, ask better questions and lead with confidence.

What public sector boards can teach emerging directors
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What public sector boards can teach emerging directors

Navigating risk, reputation and accountability – Ange Nash MInstD shares what she’s learned from working with experienced directors.

A seat at the water table
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5 min to read

A seat at the water table

Water is too important to leave to chance. It demands clarity, consistency and competence – and that starts at the governance table.

Governance news bites – 11 July
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Governance news bites – 11 July

A collection of governance-related news that you might have missed in the past two weeks.

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Boardroom magazine - Winter 2025

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What makes a great chair
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What makes a great chair

Eight experienced New Zealand chairs (and IoD members) share their perspectives on the realities of leading a board.

  • The view from Australia
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    The view from Australia

    Three experienced Australian governance leaders – David Gonski AG, Bob Garratt and Marina Go – share what really matters in the role.

  • Risk is not the enemy
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    Risk is not the enemy

    Strong risk culture starts with boards asking the right questions and modelling the right mindset – David Sutton MInstD.

  • Governing for collective impact – without centralising control
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    Governing for collective impact – without centralising control

    A federated model helps NFPs collaborate while protecting identity, enabling alignment, and building trust.

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Webcasts

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Ransomware – to pay or not to pay?
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Ransomware – to pay or not to pay?

Join Conan Bradley from Kordia, as he discusses the options board’s have when faced with a ransom demand.

2025 IoD Annual General Meeting
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2025 IoD Annual General Meeting

This webcast includes 2024 highlights and board and chair announcements. Also hear from guest speaker, Dame Fran Wilde DNZM QSO DistFInstD.

A Thought-Provoking Session with Sir John Kay
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Webcast

A Thought-Provoking Session with Sir John Kay

This webcast features Sir John Kay, one of the most respected economic thinkers in the UK.

Engagement and takeovers; building shareholder trust and navigating minority interests
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Webcast

Engagement and takeovers; building shareholder trust and navigating minority int...

This webcast explores key strategies for building and maintaining strong relationships with shareholders.

Podcasts

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Podcast: Board Matters Season 4
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Podcast: Board Matters Season 4

In season 4 of Board Matters, host Steven Moe MInstD is joined by a panel of directors to unpack the big issues facing boardrooms in 2025 

Podcast: Board Matters Season 3
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Podcast: Board Matters Season 3

Delve into what it means to carve out an environment in the boardroom that is equitable and without judgement.

Podcast: Board Matters Season 2
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Podcast
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15-20 min to listen

Podcast: Board Matters Season 2

Directors share their unique perspectives on governance in this podcast series.

Podcast: Across the Board
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Podcast
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35-45 min to listen

Podcast: Across the Board

7-part podcast series investigates why good governance is essential in our everyday lives.

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