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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
type Sectors & perspectives 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 Sectors & perspectives 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 Sectors & perspectives 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 & inclusion Leadership
type Digital 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 Finance date 03/10/25 Pulse check: Economic flatline worries directors Directors expect interest rate cuts, unstable inflation and an uncertain recovery ahead.
type Director duties 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. Not-for-profit governance
type Leadership 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 My governance playlist 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. My governance playlist
type Climate date 26/09/25 From policy to practice: transition planning as a boardroom imperative Boards are under growing pressure to deliver credible climate strategies. Transition planning is where governance meets execution. Climate change Reporting
type Climate date 26/09/25 Business at risk: How does your company stack up against “1.5 degrees for nature... Boards that embed nature into decisions will be better placed to manage regulatory change – but what does this look like in practice? Climate change
type IMHO date 25/09/25 OPINION IMHO: The climate transition is inevitable – and directors play a key role in am... It's not too late to act. Every step to cut emissions now makes future adaptation easier and less costly. Climate change Director duties
type Climate date 25/09/25 Running toward the hard conversations: Agriculture and climate resilience Boards must connect the paddock and the plan – climate change demands long-term thinking. Climate change Innovation
type Climate date 25/09/25 Climate investment in New Zealand: building the foundations A new investor survey reveals growing board-level engagement with climate issues, but action and capital flow into solutions remain limited. Climate change
type Board practices 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 Digital 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 Leadership 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 Leadership 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 Leadership 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. Leadership
type Leadership 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 Leadership 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 Board practices 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 Leadership 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 Leadership 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 Leadership 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 Director duties 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 IMHO date 19/09/25 OPINION IMHO: Nature as shareholder: Reimagining governance in a time of change Aotearoa has granted personhood to rivers and maunga. Could companies be next? Climate change Innovation Māori governance
type Leadership 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 IMHO date 18/09/25 OPINION 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 IMHO 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 Leadership 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 Finance 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 & inclusion
type IMHO 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 Māori governance
type Leadership 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 IMHO 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 & inclusion Health and safety
type Climate date 10/09/25 Climate reporting across the Tasman: Lessons for New Zealand boards Australia’s climate-reporting curve shows why oversight matters most – and how we should respond. Climate change Reporting
type Board practices 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 Director duties 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 Sectors & perspectives 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 IMHO 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 & inclusion Health and safety
type Finance 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 & inclusion
