2026 AGM update
IoD members met in Auckland and online for updates on performance, strategy, member motions, volunteer recognition and future priorities.
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Abstaining in the boardroom: myth or governance reality?
Saying “I abstain” rarely removes responsibility. Directors must dissent or step aside to avoid being treated as supporting a decision.Read more -
Board talk: Off the Cuff
Our Board Talk: Off the Cuff podcast features candid conversations and useful tips and insights on a range of issues facing the governance community. Episode 7 out now!Listen now -
When the board isn’t divided, it’s entrenched
Rob Campbell CNZM, CFInstD offers a chair’s-eye view on navigating deep disagreement – and leading through it with integrity.Read more
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