OPINION type Article date 17 Sep 2025 read time 4 min to read 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 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read 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.
OPINION type Article date 15 Sep 2025 read time 1 min to read 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 Sep 2025 read time 4 min to read 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 9 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read 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 9 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read 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
OPINION type Article date 8 Sep 2025 read time 4 min to read 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 5 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read 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 5 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read 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 5 Sep 2025 read time 4 min to read 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 4 Sep 2025 read time 1 min to read 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 4 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read 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
OPINION type Article date 4 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read 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 3 Sep 2025 read time 4 min to read 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
OPINION type Article date 3 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read 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 2 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read 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 2 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read 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 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?
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
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
