type Article date 06/10/25 Staying curious: Erica Seville on the art of governance The Public Sector Director of the Year 2025 shares how she approaches trust, leadership and learning in the boardroom. Public sector Purpose
type Article date 06/10/25 Trust deficit: what it means for directors in government Public trust is declining and boards are under scrutiny. Directors must govern not only for performance, but also for credibility. Public sector Transparency
type Article date 03/10/25 What shifting gender attitudes mean for your boardroom Slipping equality in leadership risks shrinking the talent pipeline – hurting boards’ competitiveness if action isn’t taken. Diversity Leadership
type Article date 03/10/25 A radicalised threat to your data, business and customers Could a disgruntled employee steal cyber secrets from your company? Cyber security
type Article date 03/10/25 Pulse check: Economic flatline worries directors Directors expect interest rate cuts, unstable inflation and an uncertain recovery ahead.
type Article date 01/10/25 Use it or lose it: re-register your incorporated society or risk deregistration With six months to go, now’s the time to update your constitution and protect your society’s future.
type Article date 29/09/25 Creating culture and civility in the workplace Incivility erodes trust, wellbeing and performance. Directors who embed civility protect their people and their licence to operate. Wellbeing
type Article date 26/09/25 What I’m reading – Gracie MacKinlay From beehives to boardrooms, Gracie MacKinlay MInstD on imposter syndrome, AI dilemmas and lessons from a failed $9 billion startup. What I'm Reading
type Article date 24/09/25 School boards are teams, not personal agendas New school board members need a clear induction, shared goals and collective decision-making to govern effectively. Board meetings Schools
type Article date 24/09/25 Espionage is an emerging vulnerability for New Zealand companies Foreign states will be keeping a close eye on sectors of the economy that incorporate scientific and technological innovation. Cyber security Trade
type Article date 22/09/25 Leadership Conference ‘We are human first, before we are directors’ What happens when directors feel safe to speak – and challenge? Leadership
type Article date 22/09/25 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Judgement at the heart of governance: hard lessons from corporate crises Joe Aston tells directors that ignoring red flags and over-relying on CEOs leaves boards exposed. CEOs Leadership
type Article date 22/09/25 Leadership Conference Entry to impact: making your mark in the first 90 days Your board seat is earned. Now here’s how to make it count. Leadership
type Article date 22/09/25 Leadership Conference Boards that adapt: trust, ambition and humanity in practice From execution discipline to human-centred leadership, here’s how boards can lift performance and create long-term value.
type Article date 22/09/25 Leadership Conference Boards in the age of grievance: leading when trust is fragile Edelman’s global research warns directors to act with courage, empathy and clarity. Leadership
type Article date 22/09/25 Leadership Conference David Kirk: leading a board of strangers Inside New Zealand Rugby’s governance reset: building trust, setting board values early and balancing community with commercial. Board composition Leadership
type Article date 22/09/25 Leadership Conference Contribution over comfort: the mindset of a high-performing chair Dame Rosanne Meo, George Adams and Marama Royal on leading boards with courage, conviction and meaningful connection. Chairing Leadership
type Article date 22/09/25 Leadership Conference Boards that win: Bowen Pan’s challenge to directors Ambition, pace and relentless execution are essential if New Zealand companies are to scale globally and lift Aotearoa’s future growth. Decision making Leadership
type Article date 19/09/25 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Trust, technology and talent: key themes from the 2025 Leadership Conference Courageous chairing, demographic change and the challenge of leading new boards are reshaping effective governance in Aotearoa New Zealand. Leadership
type Article date 19/09/25 HSE Global Lead the way: why boards must prioritise workplace health and safety Despite repeated calls for change, workplace harm still costs $5.4 billion a year. Directors are urged to lead from the front line. From our sponsors Health and safety
