type Article date 17 Jun 2025 read time 4 min to read Built to last: Infrastructure governance needs a hard reset NZ is ‘sweating’ its infrastructure beyond design life. A new report says the fix lies not just in engineering, but in governance. Climate change
type Article date 13 Jun 2025 read time 3 min to read Governance news bites – 13 June A collection of governance-related news you might have missed in the past two weeks. CEOs Compliance Diversity
type Article date 13 Jun 2025 read time 3 min to read Trump vs a United ASEAN By spurring cooperation among ASEAN countries, U.S. tariffs could bring about a more prosperous and resilient grouping. Trade
type Article date 12 Jun 2025 read time 3 min to read Ethics on the edge: How New Zealand directors can lead with integrity Leading with conscience, not just compliance – governance must evolve to keep pace with today’s ethical risks. Diversity Ethics
type Article date 12 Jun 2025 read time 3 min to read Why inclusion belongs in the boardroom Pride Month is a reminder that LGBTQIA+ inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good governance. Leadership
KPMG type Article date 12 Jun 2025 read time 5 min to read Investment boost – game changer for business or white elephant? Significant benefit to some businesses is likely. To others, less so. Audit From our sponsors
type Article date 11 Jun 2025 read time 3 mins to read Cultivating courage: Psychological safety in the boardroom Do you feel safe enough to be brave? Diversity
type Article date 9 Jun 2025 read time 4 min to read Time to recognise the invisible asset One million Kiwis volunteer each year – yet many boards still don’t quantify or track their contribution. That needs to change. Not for profits
type Article date 6 Jun 2025 read time 3 min to read Keeping a human in the AI loop The power of inclusion in training AI to avoid bias. AI Diversity
OPINION type Article date 6 Jun 2025 read time 4 min to read IMHO: Emotion, aggression or just plain talking? Different styles of communicating can have positive or negative outcomes. Find out why women in leadership face a constant balancing act. Board dynamics Leadership
type Article date 30 May 2025 read time 3 min to read Look beyond ‘what comes next’, James Shaw tells directors Former Minister for Climate Change outlines global, environmental and tech forces shaping board decisions in the decade ahead. Climate change Supply chains
type Article date 30 May 2025 read time 3 mins to read Governance news bites – 30 May A collection of governance-related news that you might have missed in the past two weeks. ESG Supply chains
Dentons type Article date 29 May 2025 read time 3 min to read AI in the boardroom: balancing efficiency with prudence Directors who rely on AI outputs without proper oversight risk exposing themselves to personal liability. AI From our sponsors
type Article date 29 May 2025 read time 3 min to read A Mar-a-Lago Accord could break $US Whereas previous efforts to depreciate the dollar merely failed, the Trump administration's effort could backfire catastrophically. Trade
type Article date 29 May 2025 read time 5 mins to read What I'm reading – Rowena Davenport This week's review explores boardroom culture, the importance of open and honest conversations, and why discomfort is necessary for change. Leadership What I'm Reading
type Article date 28 May 2025 read time 3 min to read Why independent chairs matter for water governance Independent chairs bring expertise and impartiality to in-house water business units, strengthening governance and public trust. Chairing Public sector
type Article date 28 May 2025 read time 3 mins to read Courage, connection and authenticity: Leadership lessons from the front line Leadership doesn’t live in models or mission statements – it lives in experience, says Dr Ellen Joan Ford. Leadership
type Article date 28 May 2025 read time 3 min to read From Aotearoa to Arup: New Zealand’s health and safety governance guide goes glo... What connects Arup’s boardrooms and New Zealand’s directors? A shared toolkit for governing health and safety well. Health and safety
type Article date 27 May 2025 read time 5 mins to read How to break a toxic organisational culture A board’s failure to govern culture risks not just performance but legacy and reputation. Leadership
type Article date 26 May 2025 read time 1 min to read Budget 2025: A strategic tightrope for New Zealand directors ASB, Dentons and KPMG have provided useful perspectives for directors on the 2025 Budget. From our sponsors
