type Article date 27 Aug 2025 read time 2 min to read 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 Aug 2025 read time 3 min to read 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.
OPINION type Article date 21 Aug 2025 read time 3 min to read 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 Aug 2025 read time 3 min to read 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 Aug 2025 read time 4 min to read 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
Dentons type Article date 19 Aug 2025 read time 3 min to read 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 Aug 2025 read time 3 min to read Closing the pay gap: From perception to action in boardrooms Most organisations collect gender data – far fewer act on it. Public sector Remuneration
DENTONS type Article date 8 Aug 2025 read time 3 min to read 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 8 Aug 2025 read time 5 min to read 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 8 Aug 2025 read time 3 min to read 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 7 Aug 2025 read time 3 min to read 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 6 Aug 2025 read time 2 min to read 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 6 Aug 2025 read time 2 min to read 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 1 Aug 2025 read time 3 min to read 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 Jul 2025 read time 3 min to read 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 Jul 2025 read time 1 min to read 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
KPMG type Article date 29 Jul 2025 read time 4 min to read 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 Jul 2025 read time 4 min to read 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
type Article date 25 Jul 2025 read time 3 min to read Coldplay kiss cam: When private conduct becomes a governance risk A viral scandal shows why boards must prepare for reputation-led crises – and ensure culture, conduct and CEO oversight are robust. Crisis management Privacy
type Article date 25 Jul 2025 read time 5 min to read Governance news bites – 25 July A collection of governance-related news you might have missed in the past two weeks. AI Privacy
type Article date 25 Jul 2025 read time 4 min to read The wolf at the door: Is complacency the real risk? Investor calm won’t last forever. Could muted reactions to tariffs set the stage for major trade shocks?
KORDIA type Article date 24 Jul 2025 read time 3 min to read Communication key as Qantas navigates cyber breach turbulence Boards should take note of how effectively Qantas has reacted to its recent cybersecurity breach. Crisis management Cyber security From our sponsors
type Article date 24 Jul 2025 read time 3 min to read Light on rules, heavy on responsibility: AI and the board’s role The Government’s AI plan favours flexibility. Boards now carry the weight of ensuring ethical, strategic and safe use of AI. AI
MARSH type Article date 24 Jul 2025 read time 3 min to read Economic pressure, climate risks and AI: What’s driving D&O claims Our latest D&O insurance report reveals how insolvencies, ESG demands and tech risks are reshaping directors’ liability. AI Climate change Insurance
OPINION type Article date 23 Jul 2025 read time 2 min to read IMHO: AI in the boardroom: All spin or a brave new world? From speeding up reporting to reshaping decision-making, here’s what boards need to know now. AI
type Article date 22 Jul 2025 read time 3 min to read Keeping the board on track: lessons from the driver’s seat Like an F1 race, governance moves fast. George Adams CFInstD shares the instincts that set great chairs apart. Board dynamics Chairing Leadership
type Article date 11 Jul 2025 read time 3 min to read Governance news bites – 11 July A collection of governance-related news that you might have missed in the past two weeks. AI Climate change Trade
type Article date 11 Jul 2025 read time 5 min to read Liquidation nation: A governance wake-up call for directors As liquidations surge, New Zealand directors must understand insolvency risks, duties and options – here’s what they need to know. Director duties Liability
type Article date 11 Jul 2025 read time 2 min to read What public sector boards can teach emerging directors Navigating risk, reputation and accountability – Ange Nash MInstD shares what she’s learned from working with experienced directors. Member profiles Public sector
type Article date 10 Jul 2025 read time 3 min to read What I’m Reading – Jess Kumar Emerging director Jess Kumar MInstD shares how reading helps her build perspective, ask better questions and lead with confidence. What I'm Reading
type Article date 10 Jul 2025 read time 5 min to read A seat at the water table Water is too important to leave to chance. It demands clarity, consistency and competence – and that starts at the governance table. Decision making Leadership Public sector
type Article date 9 Jul 2025 read time 3 min to read Calm seas don’t make good sailors As global trade becomes more fragmented, directors must adapt risk governance and strategy to meet a new era of disruption. Leadership Supply chains
type Article date 9 Jul 2025 read time 2 min to read ‘Shadow AI’ signals a new digital blind spot Unmanaged AI use is creating hidden risks. Boards must act now to bring shadow AI into view — and under governance. AI Cyber security
type Article date 27 Jun 2025 read time 3 min to read Governance news bites – 27 June A collection of governance-related news that you might have missed in the past two weeks. Cyber security Transparency
type Article date 27 Jun 2025 read time 2 min to read Economic optimism rises, but long-term challenges remain Directors see signs of recovery, but productivity challenges and capital constraints continue to demand strategic focus. Productivity
type Article date 27 Jun 2025 read time 3 min to read Steering clear of storms: Hard lessons for New Zealand boards Good governance isn’t just structure – it’s vigilance, swift adaptability and tough capital calls in uncertain economic waters. Board evaluation
type Article date 26 Jun 2025 read time 1 min to read Economic ‘green shoots’ are real, say directors More than half see signs of recovery, but only 30% have budgeted for improved performance, according to our latest Pulse Check.
OPINION type Article date 26 Jun 2025 read time 2 min to read IMHO: What directors need to unlearn Letting go of operational habits, embracing discomfort and building reflective practice can support a successful shift into governance.
type Article date 26 Jun 2025 read time 3 min to read The sources of global economic uncertainty Structural shifts could reshape the global economy, upending strategies and testing business leaders’ long-term decision-making.
type Article date 24 Jun 2025 read time 3 min to read What I’m reading – Stefan Speller Director Stefan Speller shares why Patrick Lencioni’s leadership fable remains a go-to read for navigating dysfunction at the board table. Board dynamics What I'm Reading
