type Climate date 26/11/25 Boardroom Premium When the language changes: from climate to energy In the US, the language has shifted. What directors say (and don’t say) reflects evolving pressures and priorities. Climate change
type Leadership date 25/11/25 IoD recognises five new Distinguished Fellows Our 2025 Distinguished Fellows bring deep governance experience across energy, construction, education, textiles and more
type IMHO date 24/11/25 OPINION Boardroom Premium IMHO: Leading the AI shift: why boards must build literacy New Zealand can lead in AI – agile enough to move fast, big enough to matter. But only if our boards and CEOs act now. AI
type IMHO date 21/11/25 OPINION IMHO: Planning for the next generation of buildings Steel, timber or concrete – whatever the material, boards must ask: what will this building become after we’re gone? Climate change Director duties
type Director duties date 21/11/25 Optimism and activism: key themes in 2025 Director Sentiment Survey Directors are cautiously optimistic about the economy as shareholder and member activism rises, especially in the public sector. Stakeholders
type Board practices date 21/11/25 Boardroom Premium Biggest mover in Datamine’s new director rankings revealed Freightways and Auckland Airport director David Grant Devonport rises 26 places into the top 20 in the Boardroom Table. Accountability Board evaluation NZX
type IMHO date 20/11/25 OPINION IMHO: Ditch the matrix. Lead with uncertainty Risk isn’t about what might go wrong – it’s about making the right call when the future is unclear. Climate change
type Profiles date 20/11/25 The value of Tautua Pasifika Mentoring and growing as a director With the programme nearing completion for 2025, find out what mentee Lisa Meto Fox has discovered. Decision making Diversity & inclusion Leadership
type IMHO date 18/11/25 OPINION IMHO: Beyond flat-packs: What IKEA’s arrival means for purpose-driven governance IKEA shows that you can scale globally, serve meatballs and still lead with integrity. Climate change
type Leadership date 14/11/25 ‘You listened us to agreement’ – leading with humility Sir Ashley Bloomfield on the power of listening, governance and learning from every seat at the table. Public sector
type Boardroom confidential date 14/11/25 Boardroom Premium He spoke the most. She got interrupted. Don’t assume your boardroom is immune. I tracked who spoke, who stayed silent and who got shut down. The results should concern us all. Board dynamics Diversity & inclusion
type Leadership date 14/11/25 Boardroom Premium Merging to lead, not just survive Intentional governance, independent facilitation and shared values shaped a new model for disability leadership. Board composition Diversity & inclusion
type Digital date 14/11/25 Boardroom Premium Tech with teeth: navigating hype in the boardroom Boards need to know when tech is useful – and when it’s just grift in disguise. AI
type My governance playlist date 14/11/25 Boardroom Premium My governance playlist – Ana Ika Ana Ika shares how faith, service and one powerful book reshaped her view of governance – and why purpose must always stay anchored. My governance playlist
type Digital date 14/11/25 Data is power – but whose power? Māori data governance frameworks challenge boards to bring context, ethics and sovereignty to every digital decision. Māori governance
type Director duties date 14/11/25 New Companies Register privacy law a step forward – but more to do The IoD welcomes new protections for directors’ home addresses but continues to call for an easier process and clearer implementation. Privacy
type Board practices date 14/11/25 Boardroom Premium Inside a $16.9 million regulatory breach: what the chair did next Melissa Clark-Reynolds ONZM, CFInstD opens up on transparency, board culture and stepping up when everything is on the line. Accountability Director duties
type Board practices date 14/11/25 MARSH When familiar risks become blind spots Chartered Members join Marsh to explore key risks where directors may be underestimating the speed, complexity or convergence of change. From our sponsors
type Board practices date 14/11/25 Boardroom Premium From honey to high-tech: boards at the centre of New Zealand’s M&A wave With deals such as Xero-Melio and Comvita-Florenz, boards must lead with discipline, from due diligence to integration.
type Board practices date 14/11/25 Boardroom Premium One system, one vision: New Zealand Football’s bold governance overhaul Reforms replace elections with appointments to better align board capability with strategic priorities. Board composition Succession Planning
type Board practices date 14/11/25 Boardroom Premium Did I get it right? Looking back to lead forward Boards haven’t kept pace with a changing world. To lead effectively, directors must embrace greater curiosity, accountability and courage. Future-proofing
type Profiles date 14/11/25 Seeing the unseen: Rohan O’Neill-Stevens on the quiet power of governance At 19, he became Nelson’s youngest councillor. Two terms later, he’s reflecting on lessons from the council chamber and the boardroom. Diversity & inclusion Leadership Member profiles
type Board practices date 14/11/25 HSE GLOBAL The strategic value of business continuity in the boardroom Boards must take a strategic view – shifting the question from ‘How would we respond?’ to ‘How can we anticipate?’ From our sponsors
type Digital date 14/11/25 KPMG Data and AI governance: building trust in a digital future A clear, future-fit framework is essential for managing AI risk, enabling innovation, and earning a social licence to operate. AI From our sponsors
type Climate date 14/11/25 HOBSON LEAVY Capability in the climate era: Are boards ready for what’s next? A pulse survey at the 2025 IoD and Chapter Zero NZ Climate Forum revealed how directors are building confidence, competence and capacity. Climate change From our sponsors
type Climate date 14/11/25 ANTHEM Muted voices: how greenhushing and media cuts stall climate conversations As boards and media go quiet on climate, directors must find new ways to communicate sustainability with clarity and credibility. Climate change From our sponsors Reporting
type Digital date 14/11/25 OPINION IMHO: Why your AI pilot failed – governance is the missing key Treating emerging tools as tech upgrades misses the point – and the deeper opportunity to rethink how we create and deliver value. AI Digital transformation
type Digital date 14/11/25 KORDIA Cyber security is a governance challenge, not just a technical one Preparation beats documentation. The best responses come from boards that have practised. Crisis management Cyber security From our sponsors
type Board practices date 14/11/25 DENTONS Employee ownership trusts: a potential solution for family business succession EOTs can help ensure the long-term prosperity of our SMEs. Family business From our sponsors Succession Planning
type IMHO date 14/11/25 OPINION Boardroom Premium IMHO: Why Bitcoin isn’t just for crypto enthusiasts anymore Bitcoin’s volatility is real – but so is its strategic relevance.
type Sectors & perspectives date 14/11/25 How we got to the board table Eight directors across Aotearoa share the stories and lessons that shaped their path to the board table – and what drives them today. Diversity & inclusion Leadership Member profiles
type Setting the table date 14/11/25 Boardroom Premium Damned if you do: the AI trust paradox facing directors Boards are under pressure to be open about AI use, but disclosure may actually reduce trust. What now? AI Decision making Transparency
type Climate date 14/11/25 ASB Don’t centralise sustainability – embed it: Michael Kobori at Chapter Zero At Chapter Zero NZ’s final 2025 event, global corporate sustainability leader Michael Kobori shared lessons from Levi’s and Starbucks. From our sponsors Leadership
type Sectors & perspectives date 14/11/25 Beyond the permission slip: How boards can govern outdoor learning safely School boards aren’t risk managers, but they are accountable. Fiona McDonald explains how to govern EOTC safely. Health and safety Schools
type Climate date 13/11/25 Climate as a brand hygiene factor In 2025, directors and boards have an opportunity to leverage climate-focused regulations and international frameworks, turning compliance… Climate change
type Board practices date 12/11/25 Why the softening of DEI won’t derail meaningful change Organisational structures are essential for productivity, but could yours be limiting growth for future leaders and diverse stakeholders? Diversity & inclusion Leadership
type Board practices date 12/11/25 What’s your business really worth? The role of governance in valuation Good governance drives confidence, continuity and value – and it matters more than ever when planning your business exit or succession. SME governance Succession Planning
type Climate date 11/11/25 Rebuilding resilience: Canterbury Linen Services turns crisis into climate leade... A devastating quake forced CLS to rethink its future, creating one of Aotearoa’s most efficient industrial laundries. Climate change
type Board practices date 31/10/25 New platform ranks NZX directors by performance and reputation Drawing on more than 200 data points, The Boardroom Table tracks how directors affect shareholder value and public perception. Leadership NZX
type Board practices date 31/10/25 Tō tātou waka, tō tātou huarahi A taonga marks a shared journey in governance, where kaupapa Māori and mainstream leadership move forward together.
type Climate date 30/10/25 Changes to climate reporting drive complex choices for directors Fewer firms must report, but directors should assess if stopping is the right call, given stakeholder expectations and future regulation. Director duties Reporting
type Climate date 28/10/25 Climate and corporate risk: Michael Kobori responds to the ‘woke’ question Was this discussion of climate change too hot, too cold – or just right?
type Sectors & perspectives date 24/10/25 Better together: The governance case for mergers and collaboration When purpose matters more than pride, collaboration can move boards from fragile to future-ready.
type Leadership date 23/10/25 What rising acceptance of violence means for boards In a time of heightened division, directors must act as custodians of civility – trust, stability and effective governance depend on it.
type Climate date 23/10/25 Getting started with sustainability reporting: lessons from practice and leaders... Four leaders share how they’ve navigated early steps, built engagement and kept reporting grounded in strategy. Climate change Director duties
type IMHO date 23/10/25 KPMG IMHO: “We can’t work at pace if trust is broken” Lessons from Adaptation Futures: trust, funding and indigenous leadership. Climate change From our sponsors
type IMHO date 22/10/25 OPINION IMHO: 880 million-year-old manufacturer seeks partnerships Nature is your supply chain’s supply chain – and it’s time to invest in your most valuable asset. Climate change
type Media release date 22/10/25 IoD welcomes climate reporting reform that removes personal liability for direct... Changes announced by Minister Scott Simpson aim to make climate reporting more proportionate and support better governance. Climate change Liability
type Board practices date 22/10/25 How far is too far? Balancing ambition and culture in the boardroom Bowen Pan’s call to “execute relentlessly” at the IoD conference sparks debate on driving performance without compromising culture. Leadership
type Board practices date 21/10/25 DENTONS Value for money at heart of Government Procurement Rules The fifth edition of the Government Procurement Rules has been published and the new Rules come into effect on 1 December 2025. From our sponsors Public sector
type Finance date 17/10/25 Is the global economy as resilient as it looks? Despite steady global growth, rising debt, political gridlock and trade tensions suggest resilience may soon be tested.
type Climate date 17/10/25 Coffee, jeans and ‘woke’ capitalism The globally renowned Michael Kobori is coming down under to talk up sustainability. Climate change
type Leadership date 16/10/25 Trust with teeth: managing chair-CEO tension for performance Behind every high-functioning board lies a dynamic that shapes decisions, sharpens oversight and builds strategic clarity. CEOs Chairing Leadership
type Leadership date 16/10/25 Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger DistFInstD remembered as a ‘towering figure’ A long-serving member of the Institute of Directors, Bolger is being remembered for his leadership in politics and governance. Leadership
type My governance playlist date 15/10/25 What I’m Reading – Daniel Tulloch A fresh take on strategy, sharper questions and why boards should embed learning – not just oversight – into their governance rhythm. My governance playlist
type Board practices date 15/10/25 The road ahead: reform, risk and resilience for boards Economic fragility and regulatory change dominate – directors must lead with foresight and confidence. Compliance
type Director duties date 14/10/25 MARSH Five global risks New Zealand directors should be watching New guidance from Marsh on building organisational resilience in response to rising economic, climate and tech-related risks. Climate change From our sponsors
type Director duties date 13/10/25 Safe at home? Not directors, not this year Many New Zealand directors say they have faced similar threats at home as Winston Peters. Health and safety
type Sectors & perspectives date 13/10/25 Beyond business as usual: how boards govern reform Change demands new skills, stronger alignment and clarity of role as directors guide entities through complex public sector reform. Public sector
type Climate date 08/10/25 Mobilising finance for a low-carbon future: Lessons from Lord Adair Turner You don’t need to predict every detail – but as a director, you must be prepared for the transition ahead. Climate change Director duties
