type Article date 24 Apr 2025 read time 2 min to read New season of Board Matters 2025 In season 4 of Board Matters, host Steven Moe MInstD is joined by a panel of directors to unpack the big issues facing boardrooms in 2025.
type Article date 22 Apr 2025 read time 4 min to read Peter Cox: "It's about respecting the past and not being frozen by it" Peter Cox shares why directors shouldn't forget history, a need for new voices on boards, and the challenges of long term strategy. Decision making Succession Planning
type Article date 22 Apr 2025 read time 4 min to read Kiriwaitingi Rei-Russell: Guided by the past to walk towards the future Kiriwaitingi Rei-Russell was reluctant to join her first board but hasn't looked back. She's among a new group of young Māori changemakers. Board composition Decision making Future-proofing
type Article date 16 Apr 2025 read time 3 min to read Trump trade war could challenge US credibility, says Jamie Dimon JPMorgan chief says Washington and Beijing ‘should engage’ as tariffs escalate. Trade
type Article date 16 Apr 2025 read time 3 min to read IMHO: How to get your board working as a team Building trust is essential on a high-performing board.
OPINION type Article date 15 Apr 2025 read time 3 min to read IMHO: Ensure third parties are safe with your data Directors should require ISO/IEC 27001-certified partners for customer data handling. Cyber security Supply chains
type Article date 15 Apr 2025 read time 3 min to read Governance news bites A collection of governance-related news that you might have missed in the past two weeks. Trade
type Article date 15 Apr 2025 read time 3 min to read Signals ignored: the UK Post Office scandal and the cost of governance silence A recent webinar on the UK Post Office scandal highlights what boards must do to challenge culture, data and direction. Board dynamics
type Article date 14 Apr 2025 read time 3 min to read Governance on the edge: Directors, dominance and the competition reset From groceries to banking, competition reform is on the agenda. Boards should brace – and lead. Stakeholders Transparency
type Article date 14 Apr 2025 read time 2 min to read OpenAI and open wounds: What New Zealand boards can learn What happens when a board fires a CEO, then begs for his return? The OpenAI saga holds warnings for New Zealand boards. AI Board composition Stakeholders
type Article date 14 Apr 2025 read time 4 min to read Getting started with AI: why the first conversation matters most Here’s how to talk about AI with your board. AI Chairing
Dentons type Article date 4 Apr 2025 read time 4 min to read Health and safety reforms: a legal perspective Whether the changes reduce the confusion, uncertainty and cost associated with compliance remains to be seen. From our sponsors Health and safety
HSE Global type Article date 4 Apr 2025 read time 2 min to read Health and safety reforms: why directors must still hold firm The bottom line is directors still need to apply good governance in how their organisations manage risk. Compliance From our sponsors Health and safety
type Article date 4 Apr 2025 read time 3 min to read Open eyes under water reforms Local Water Done Well could result in the creation of around 50 boards. Directors who join the new entities should have their eyes open. Public sector Purpose
type Article date 3 Apr 2025 read time 1 min to read A win for governance: Minister signals support for directors’ role in H&S New health and safety reforms confirm the board’s role is oversight, not operations, echoing the IoD’s long-held position. Health and safety
type Article date 3 Apr 2025 read time 2 min to read Governance news bites – 4 April 2025 A collection of governance-related news that you might have missed in the past two weeks. Diversity
type Article date 2 Apr 2025 read time 2 min to read Simple steps to build a solid foundation for privacy Training, empowerment and leadership from the boardroom are vital in establishing an effective privacy culture. Privacy Public sector
type Article date 2 Apr 2025 read time 3 min to read What I'm reading – Suneil Connor Time is a hugely important commodity for leaders - this week's book provides advice on how to make the most of it. Decision making Leadership Productivity
type Article date 2 Apr 2025 read time 2 min to read IoD welcomes clarification of health and safety duties, says more could be done The Government is clarifying the duties of directors in health and safety, a move we advocated for. Health and safety Liability
type Article date 1 Apr 2025 read time 3 min to read Wellington changemakers receive governance top honour Pushing for change and contributing to positive outcomes. Read about the significant mark two women have left on Aotearoa New Zealand. Board composition Purpose
type Article date 1 Apr 2025 read time 2 min to read Tackling the climate crisis and growth go hand in hand Climate Minister Simon Watts expects investment in climate action to generate economic benefits. Climate change
type Article date 28 Mar 2025 read time 4 min to read No success without succession Janine Stewart says the Mainzeal case highlighted the importance of skill sets at the board table and the need for succession planning. Due diligence Future-proofing Liability
type Article date 28 Mar 2025 read time 3 min to read Balancing governance, kaupapa Māori and commercial success Successfully governing Māori entities requires a unique mixture of boardroom skills. Purpose Te Ao Māori
type Article date 28 Mar 2025 read time 3 min to read Make time for AI in 2025 The people who benefit the most from AI are those with less competence, says GenAI leader Matt Ensor CMInstD. AI
type Article date 25 Mar 2025 read time 4 min to read IMHO: Executives need more support from boards Boards need to ensure CEOs and managers are well-supported in often stressful roles. Board-management relationship Wellbeing
type Article date 21 Mar 2025 read time 2 min to read Governance news bites – 21 March 2025 A collection of governance-related news that you might have missed in the past two weeks. Board composition Shareholders Stakeholders
type Article date 20 Mar 2025 read time 3 min to read Letter from Australia*: Notes from a sunburnt boardroom From superannuation woes to AI governance, Australia’s boardrooms offer lessons for Kiwi directors in an era of complexity. AI Climate change
type Article date 20 Mar 2025 read time 2 min to read Kordia report shows AI cyberattacks front of mind AI attacks were cited as a problem by 28 per cent of respondents to the latest Kordia cybersecurity survey. Cyber security From our sponsors
type Article date 20 Mar 2025 read time 3 min to read What I’m reading – Amy Cavanaugh What does resilience look like in effective leadership and decision making, and what needs to change to embrace true diversity? Board composition Leadership What I'm Reading
type Article date 20 Mar 2025 read time 3 min to read Building an inclusive boardroom together Boards play a critical role in setting the tone for inclusive leadership. Board composition Diversity
type Article date 20 Mar 2025 read time 3 min to read A time-sensitive opportunity for charities to build financial sustainability The JBWere Bequest Report 2025 highlights an opportunity for charitable organisations to strengthen financial resilience. Family business Not for profits Purpose
OPINION type Article date 17 Mar 2025 read time 3 min to read IMHO: The post-war consensus has gone The world has fundamentally changed. Business and government must work together to protect the NZ economy. Supply chains Trade
type Article date 12 Mar 2025 read time 1 min to read Strategic focus needed to future-proof New Zealand’s economy Traditional economic strengths may no longer be sufficient to ensure our future prosperity, new report claims.
type Article date 11 Mar 2025 read time 3 min to read The wake you leave behind The wake you leave behind needs to be about normalising the presence of women in governance, not as the exception, but as the expectation. Board composition Board dynamics Chairing
type Article date 11 Mar 2025 read time 2 min to read Why microaggressions could send women off the glass cliff Burn out and distress might be a result of microaggressions and could be derailing women from getting to the top – and staying there. Board dynamics Diversity Leadership
type Article date 11 Mar 2025 read time 4 min to read Walking on broken glass Calling out poor behaviour is the first step towards avoiding broken glass and having to walk away from toxic behaviour in the boardroom. Board dynamics Conduct Diversity
type Article date 10 Mar 2025 read time 3 min to read Mentoring: A safe harbour Mentoring can enable you to stay the course, overcome challenges or obstacles and move forward with clarity. Find out more. Chairing Leadership
type Article date 7 Mar 2025 read time 4 min to read Governance news bites A collection of governance-related news that you might have missed in the past two weeks. AI Board composition Succession Planning
type Article date 7 Mar 2025 read time 1 min to read App ban the right move Should you ban these apps from your work devices? Cyber security Digital
type Article date 6 Mar 2025 read time 4 min to read Multiplying the impact Could collaboration ease the pain in the for-purpose sector? Suzanne Cookson believes it can and that change can be multiplied by doing so. Board meetings Chairing Not for profits
