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 Board practices date 22/01/26 Boardroom Premium Trust, trade and turbulence: what boards must govern for now In a low-confidence economy, trust underpins trade resilience, workforce stability and long-term performance for New Zealand organisations. Trade
type Boardroom confidential date 22/01/26 Boardroom Premium Are we there yet? What AI is really asking of boards Boards aren’t asking for an AI strategy – they’re trying to make uncertainty feel familiar. AI
type Setting the table date 21/01/26 Boardroom Premium Working for gingernuts: Should not-for-profit boards be paid? Not-for-profit directors face rising legal risk and governance demands – often unpaid. Is working for purpose (and biscuits) still enough? Director duties Not-for-profit governance Remuneration
type IMHO date 20/01/26 OPINION Boardroom Premium IMHO: Embrace boardroom conflict through psychological safety Conflict in boards and leadership teams is often avoided, but new research shows how leaders can harness disagreement productively. Board dynamics Decision making
type Director duties date 16/01/26 Managing conflicts of interest: we all need to lift our game Declaring a conflict is only the first step. Boards must ensure conflicts are properly recorded, actively managed and transparent. Conflict of interests Ethics
type IMHO date 15/01/26 OPINION Boardroom Premium IMHO: Should you be using advisory boards more? More than a sounding board – advisory boards offer strategic insight without formal governance burden. Decision making
type IMHO date 14/01/26 OPINION IMHO: Why asset governance belongs in the boardroom As pressures grow, directors need clearer oversight of the decisions and systems that support long-term value, resilience and services. Compliance Decision making
type My governance playlist date 13/01/26 My governance playlist – Angus Swainson Find out why deep connections within a group – its whakapapa, its identity and its shared story – unleash high performance. Board dynamics Leadership My governance playlist
type Board practices date 12/01/26 Ethics at the edge: a new framework for leadership in the boardroom Boards are full of smart people. So why is doing the right thing often the hardest part? Decision making Ethics
type Climate date 09/01/26 Governing climate risk at the capital’s airport Decarbonisation is no layover – Wellington Airport’s board is charting a long-haul path to net zero Climate change Emissions Net Zero
type Profiles date 08/01/26 Fourteen IoD members recognised in New Year Honours Directors honoured for their contributions to governance, business, community service and leadership across Aotearoa New Zealand. Leadership
type Digital date 23/12/25 Boardroom Premium Quantum leaps ahead in the US, but where is NZ? As technologies move closer to impact, directors must engage – not just as futurists, but as stewards of resilience and value creation. AI Cyber security
type Leadership date 22/12/25 Reading the signals: what mattered most to the governance community in 2025 Reading habits in 2025 reveal what really commanded attention in the boardroom. My governance playlist
type Digital date 19/12/25 Boardroom Premium Culture, code and courage: How Kiwa Digital is reshaping AI with an indigenous l... Steven Renata’s kaupapa-led approach to AI is creating ethical, export-ready tech with Māori values at the core. AI Māori governance
type Board practices date 19/12/25 Top 5 issues for directors in 2026: are you ready? Boards face rising pressure on performance, trust and judgement. These are the five key themes shaping governance in the year ahead.
type Article date 18/12/25 Financial markets reform: turning down the liability, turning up the signal The IoD and Chapter Zero NZ endorse changes so listed boards rely on core duties and deliver more meaningful climate reporting.
type Sectors & perspectives date 15/12/25 Borrow my boots: The power of showing up for one another When we speak someone’s name in the right room, we change the trajectory of a career. Diversity & inclusion
type Board practices date 12/12/25 Confidence isn’t capability: why director development matters Many directors lean on experience over structured training, and the skills gap starts long before they join a board. Director duties Future-proofing
type Sectors & perspectives date 12/12/25 Leadership to governance: Intentional pathways for women Opportunity isn’t enough. Women’s progress depends on visible pathways, development support and structural change. Board composition Diversity & inclusion Leadership
type Board practices date 12/12/25 Boardroom Premium Batterton moves into second as Boardroom Table rankings shift Strong gains at Scales and Briscoes lift Tony Batterton, as changes at Rakon and a new Warehouse Group appointment reshape the landscape. Leadership
type Setting the table date 12/12/25 Boardroom Premium Always available? The director’s holiday dilemma We tell executives to switch off, yet struggle to do it ourselves. A call on the Mekong shows how blurred the boundaries can become. Leadership Wellbeing
type Board practices date 11/12/25 Boardroom Premium Budget blind spots and risky decisions: a warning for every board School audits reveal universal governance risks for every board – whether in a school, a startup or a listed entity. Audit Schools
type Leadership date 11/12/25 Boardroom Premium Leading with the ‘why’: Margie Apa on board judgement and clarity Boards must ‘rationalise how we go forward’ – a level of sophistication the former Te Whatu Ora CEO says is essential in governance. Board-management relationship Decision making Purpose
type Board practices date 10/12/25 Backing the call: sand, safety and a board’s response Faced with potential asbestos exposure, the school principal acted fast – supported by a board confident in the process. Crisis management Health and safety Leadership
type Board practices date 09/12/25 Boardroom Premium The board’s new mandate: smarter oversight, stronger results Independence, challenge and self-review: five ways New Zealand directors can future-proof their governance. Accountability
type Sectors & perspectives date 08/12/25 ‘Make space for how they lead’ – Māori voices in rugby governance Tai timu, tai pari – a Māori-led pathway is growing leaders and empowering them to bring their whole selves into decision-making roles. Diversity & inclusion Māori governance
type Climate date 05/12/25 OPINION IMHO: With nature, start at the end Treating nature like any other critical risk means directors can plan for and avoid impacts now – before the bill comes due. Climate change Director duties Nature
type Board practices date 04/12/25 Boardroom Premium Board fees in Australia: scale drives pay gaps in private and NFP sectors From unpaid charity roles to six-figure private company chairs, board fees vary widely as rising expectations challenge traditional models. Not-for-profit governance Remuneration
type Board practices date 04/12/25 Boardroom Premium Fees rise for Australian directors, but expectations rise faster Despite modest increases in board fees, Australian directors face growing pressure from rising workloads, personal risk and compliance. Remuneration
type Board practices date 03/12/25 Boardroom Premium Governing AI: Why internal audit matters more than ever As AI reshapes business risk, boards must ensure innovation aligns with ethics, regulation and strategy. Accountability AI
type Leadership date 01/12/25 Emerging directors under pressure: inside a simulated governance crisis A digital failure at a fictional health provider tests the judgement, values and leadership of the next generation of directors.
type Board practices date 28/11/25 Boardroom Premium Beyond the headlines: what the BBC crisis teaches directors From editorial lapses to poor escalation, the latest controversy shows how fragile governance becomes when culture and transparency slip. Accountability Governance failures
type Finance date 28/11/25 Boards at the productivity frontier: turning policy into performance Governance is the lever that turns LTIB ambition into firm-level productivity. Here’s how directors can make it real.
type Sectors & perspectives date 28/11/25 KPMG Family business governance: the backbone of sustainable growth Strong governance empowers business families to plan ahead, navigate complexity, and protect both commercial and personal legacies. Family business From our sponsors Succession Planning
type Board practices date 28/11/25 Breaking the board evaluation stigma Board evaluations aren’t a sign that something is wrong – they’re one of the clearest signs a board is focused on doing things right. Board evaluation
type Board practices date 28/11/25 Boardroom Premium Representation isn’t enough: Prudence Walker on power and participation Why disabled voices on boards must go beyond tokenism to real influence. Diversity & inclusion Stakeholders
type Board practices date 27/11/25 Boardroom Premium Boards under pressure: Navigating rising investor demands Directors face a new reality: diverse investor priorities and active enforcement of governance standards. Stakeholders
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 Emissions
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. Case studies 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 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. Ethics 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 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 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 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
