type Board practices date 05/02/26 Boardroom Premium Warbirds over Wānaka: holding the flight path on governance Good governance is not about avoiding politics, but about disciplined decision-making anchored in mandate, purpose and statutory duty. Director duties Not-for-profit governance Purpose
type Board practices date 05/02/26 Boardroom Premium Abstaining in the boardroom: myth or governance reality? Saying “I abstain” rarely removes responsibility. Directors must dissent or step aside to avoid being treated as supporting a decision. Decision making Director duties
type Sectors & perspectives date 04/02/26 What public sector boards can learn from private sector discipline Public governance operates within a distinct statutory and political context. As complexity grows, discipline matters more than ever. Accountability Public sector
type Sectors & perspectives date 04/02/26 Boardroom Premium When the board isn’t divided, it’s entrenched Rob Campbell CNZM, CFInstD offers a chair’s-eye view on navigating deep disagreement – and leading through it with integrity. Board dynamics Chairing
type Sectors & perspectives date 03/02/26 Governing digital trust in the public sector As AI and digital systems embed in public services, boards face a critical task: sustaining trust, legitimacy and accountability. Public sector
type IMHO date 03/02/26 OPINION Boardroom Premium IMHO: Why strategic latency is the boardroom’s greatest risk By the time many boards approve a strategy, the assumptions behind it are already under strain. That lag is becoming a governance risk.
type Board practices date 03/02/26 OPINION Boardroom Premium IMHO: What the Manage My Health breach reveals about board oversight A high-profile cyber incident exposed deeper failures in accountability, leadership and organisational responsibility. Accountability Cyber security Privacy
type Board practices date 02/02/26 Get cyber smart now Stakeholders now view ineffective response to a cyber incident as evidence of governance and management failure. Cyber security
type Sectors & perspectives date 02/02/26 ‘Compliance is the floor, not the ceiling’ Aaron Hape MInstD reflects on governing for growth across philanthropic, cultural and iwi boards – and resisting retreat under pressure. Māori governance
type Climate date 30/01/26 OPINION IMHO: B Corp Certification: why directors should care about building accountabil... Values don’t survive pressure unless they’re built into governance structures and board decision-making. Accountability Climate change ESG
type Climate date 30/01/26 OPINION IMHO: Life cycle assessment: the pillar of proof for circular governance In a tight, high-risk economy, boards must weigh sustainability claims with care. Climate change Sustainability
type Climate date 29/01/26 Nature is the next material horizon Boards sleepwalking through nature risk won’t survive the wake-up. Climate change Nature
type Climate date 29/01/26 Still talking ESG? It’s time to govern it Strategic sustainability needs structure. Double materiality gives boards the edge. Climate change ESG Sustainability
type Board practices date 27/01/26 Governing trust under pressure: what not-for-profit boards need in 2026 Trust now lies where strategy, culture, risk and relationships meet – a test of governance discipline, not just reputation. Not-for-profit governance
type Climate date 27/01/26 The power of biomass – unlocking low-carbon heat in New Zealand While NZ businesses face energy uncertainty, wood pellets from Taupō are powering homes and industries in Japan. Climate change
type Profiles date 27/01/26 Boardroom Premium Volatility is a given. Governance is the difference New ONZM recipient Andy Macfarlane CMInstD reflects on a lifetime in agribusiness leadership and the hallmarks of prepared boards. Leadership
type Board practices date 23/01/26 Boardroom Premium When the numbers smile and the projects frown: restoring oversight Long term contracts need hard evidence. Boards must trace claims from project files to accounts and test them against facts. Audit
type Board practices date 23/01/26 Boardroom Premium Sir Rob McLeod leads Sanford surge in Boardroom Table rankings Chair jumps 11 places amid record results as three directors enter the top 20 and primary sector boards evolve ahead of record exports.
type Digital date 23/01/26 Boardroom Premium Your new recruit brings their digital twin: the next governance frontier As digital co-workers arrive alongside humans, boards must consider the implications for value, risk, culture and the future of governance. AI
type Climate date 22/01/26 Global risks 2026: why waiting is no longer a governance option As geoeconomic confrontation escalates, climate risk is slipping down agendas. Boards face hard trade-offs with long-term consequences. Climate change
