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 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 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 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 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 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 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
type Article date 18/09/25 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Christopher Luxon to directors: lead at the speed of change At the IoD Leadership Conference, the Prime Minister calls on directors to lead strategically on technology, performance and productivity. Leadership
type Article date 18/09/25 IMHO: Rewriting the rules: governing with grace Why are women leaders pushing themselves beyond exhaustion and is it time to face the truth and break the mould?
type Article date 18/09/25 OPINION IMHO: Learning to lead with purpose – and price What’s your service worth? Dr Stephven Kolose reflects on value, contribution and learning to say no in the boardroom.
type Article date 18/09/25 The importance of shared spaces – and being heard Are boards truly making space for new voices – and how do relational aspects help create stronger governance?
type Article date 17/09/25 Governance insights from the Directors’ Fees Report 2025-26 The median fee for non-executive directors was up but downward pressure remains on fees in general. Board composition Diversity
type Article date 17/09/25 OPINION IMHO: Bringing culture into code – Why AI governance must be culturally competen... Embedding Māori perspectives in AI is not optional – it’s essential to trusted, ethical governance in Aotearoa. AI Te Ao Māori
type Article date 16/09/25 How you communicate can make or break the boardroom What we say – and how we say it – can shape boardroom culture. Linguist Dr Meredith Marra explains why communication styles matter.
type Article date 15/09/25 OPINION IMHO: Anchored by purpose, lifted by community Tautua Pasifika mentees left their first session feeling inspired, equipped – and part of something bigger. Diversity Health and safety
type Article date 10/09/25 Better a good vacancy than a bad appointment The sudden and very public departure of Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe highlights the importance of getting the appointment right. CEOs Governance failures
type Article date 09/09/25 Boards urged to ‘join dots’ on safety and productivity Workplace harm cost $5.4 billion in 2024. Injuries are down, but time off per injury has doubled over the past decade, says new report. Health and safety Leadership
type Article date 09/09/25 Governing with integrity: John Ryan on public sector challenges The former Auditor-General says boards are accountable not only for performance but for maintaining the public’s trust. Accountability Public sector Stakeholders
type Article date 08/09/25 OPINION IMHO: Putting Pacific worker safety on the governance agenda As a Pacific trailblazer in ergonomics, Dr Kolose is shaping safer workplaces through board leadership. Diversity Health and safety
type Article date 05/09/25 Director fees up but satisfaction falls High workloads and personal risk are undermining the feel-good factor of a small median rise, the latest Directors’ Fees Report shows. Board composition Diversity
type Article date 05/09/25 From subsidy to stake: Washington’s quiet ESG paradox Washington decries ESG, then buys 10% of Intel to lock in jobs, security and chip factories. Industrial policy now comes with equity. ESG
type Article date 05/09/25 Trust under pressure, but not beyond repair How can boards lead with purpose in a complex world that wants them to speak up?
type Article date 04/09/25 Global due diligence is redefining market access Supply chain expectations are shifting – boards must ensure organisations meet evolving standards, even if they do not export directly. Due diligence Supply chains Trade
type Article date 04/09/25 Bowen Pan: Boards are key to building successes that can shift a country’s traje... Why New Zealand boards need to shift from compliance to growth. Innovation
type Article date 04/09/25 OPINION IMHO: Demography and destiny – Five strategic imperatives for directors Population trends are reshaping talent, markets and strategy – boards must act with foresight. Diversity
type Article date 03/09/25 When GST and PAYE go unpaid: The governance red flags for directors Tax governance isn’t optional – it’s central to solvency, reputation and director duties. Director duties Liability
type Article date 03/09/25 OPINION IMHO: When everything looks like a nail – AI and the art of strategic thinking The real risk isn’t AI failure – it’s inaction. Culture, not code, drives adoption. AI
type Article date 02/09/25 What I’m Reading – Gina Mills What rugby can teach boards: smart playmaking, sharp comms and a culture where everyone’s set to thrive. What I'm Reading
type Article date 02/09/25 Our success is in our succession Recruitment and renewal sit at the heart of NFP boards. Succession must go beyond shoulder-tapping to keep organisations future fit. Not for profits Succession Planning
type Article date 27/08/25 The real test for boards: productivity Dame Rosanne Meo DistFInstD says New Zealand is facing its toughest governance context in decades, with productivity the most urgent issue. Productivity
type Article date 27/08/25 From trend to transformation: the rise of advisory boards Advisory boards are helping reshape governance. The Certified Chair™ Executive Program builds capability to lead this transformation.
type Article date 21/08/25 OPINION IMHO: If AI becomes everything, what does that mean for governance? Boards must act now to govern AI as a strategic force shaping risk, value and how organisations adapt. AI
type Article date 21/08/25 M&A on the horizon: What directors need to watch Boards face both opportunity and risk as M&A momentum builds in key sectors. Decision making Future-proofing
type Article date 20/08/25 What I’m Reading – Raymond Tan Exploring how boards can clarify their role, avoid micromanagement and create value – with lessons from Boards That Lead. What I'm Reading
type Article date 19/08/25 Dentons Directors in the firing line for environmental non-compliance Directors have been found personally liable, alongside their companies, for breaching Resource Management Act enforcement orders. Accountability Director duties From our sponsors
type Article date 14/08/25 Closing the pay gap: From perception to action in boardrooms Most organisations collect gender data – far fewer act on it. Public sector Remuneration
type Article date 08/08/25 DENTONS Health and safety legal update – further uncertainty for directors Court decisions and regulatory reform are changing the health and safety governance landscape. From our sponsors Health and safety
type Article date 08/08/25 Governance news bites – 8 August 2025 A collection of governance-related news you might have missed in the past two weeks. Health and safety
type Article date 08/08/25 Building future-ready boards Governing bodies must lift their capability to meet rising risks. Here’s why they should invest – and what’s standing in their way. Board evaluation
type Article date 07/08/25 Titan tragedy shows the danger of dominant CEOs From Titan to Qantas, unchecked power exposes governance flaws. Boards must question, challenge and hold CEOs to account. CEOs Governance failures
type Article date 06/08/25 Too many hats, too few heads? In the quest for specialists, don’t lose sight of your broader governance literacy and collective board responsibility. Board composition
type Article date 06/08/25 Rakon board battle shows growth in shareholder activism Shareholder unrest is a reminder that the value of governance is in leading growth, not just overseeing it. Shareholders Stakeholders
type Article date 01/08/25 Global audit insights: converging risks and what directors must know The pace and complexity of risk is accelerating, with AI, cyber threats, geopolitics and sustainability reshaping board oversight. AI Audit Cyber security
type Article date 31/07/25 Action over anxiety: why climate-conscious boards are on safer legal ground Daniel Street urges directors to prioritise climate governance – and not be paralysed by fear of litigation. Climate change
type Article date 30/07/25 Fee range widened for Crown entity boards The Government has increased the fee ranges for the boards of Crown entities and related organisations. Public sector
type Article date 29/07/25 KPMG How to swim: Governance lessons for new water boards As water reforms roll out, new CCO boards face immediate pressure to govern funding, compliance and infrastructure risks. From our sponsors Public sector
type Article date 29/07/25 Agility, values and purpose drive good public sector governance Experienced in water services, energy and forestry governance, Brendon Green shares how boards can help deliver ‘Local Water Done Well’. Public sector Purpose
