Boardroom | IoD New Zealand

type: Sectors & perspectives
date: 08/06/26

Governance grounded in place, people and purpose

Governance grounded in place, people and purpose

The kaupapa Māori CDC takes governance learning into a culturally grounded setting.

type: Leadership
date: 05/06/26

What if your entire board heard the same message at the same time?

What if your entire board heard the same message at the same time?

Learning together helps directors test ideas and bring fresh thinking back to the board table, says Pacific Homecare chair Caren Rangi.

type: Board practices
date: 04/06/26

How to avoid big leaps in director fees

BRANZ leaders say regular, independent benchmarking gives boards a stronger basis for director fee decisions.

type: Digital
date: 28/05/26

The quantum risk hidden in old breaches

Encrypted data stolen today may become readable in future, creating a new risk for boards to address now, says Brandon Hutcheson.

type: Leadership
date: 04/06/26

Leading with heart: women in governance, diversity and courageous conversations

Leading with heart: women in governance, diversity and courageous conversations

Tough calls, limited resources and lives on the line. Natasha Harvey CMInstD explains why governing with heart and compassion matters.

type: Article
date: 29/05/26

Boardroom Premium

2026 AGM update

IoD members met in Auckland and online for updates on performance, strategy, member motions, volunteer recognition and future priorities.

type: Leadership
date: 28/05/26

Boardroom Premium

‘Big bang’ moment at New Zealand Winegrowers

As New Zealand Winegrowers names Anishka Jelicich CEO, chair Fabian Yukich MInstD talks succession, board renewal and stepping aside.

type: Director duties
date: 28/05/26

DENTONS

QEX penalties put directors’ financial reporting duties in the spotlight

QEX penalties put directors’ financial reporting duties in the spotlight

The first FMA civil proceedings remind directors of FMC reporting entities they may face personal liability for late financial statements.

type: Climate
date: 20/05/26

Turning climate risk assessment into board action

Turning climate risk assessment into board action

The 10 areas of material risk help boards focus decisions when not everything can be done at once.

type: Board practices
date: 25/05/26

Boardroom Premium

Election year governance: what boards need to know about political activity

Election year governance: what boards need to know about political activity

Boards should be clear on donations, advocacy and the risk of political alignment as scrutiny intensifies.

type: Climate
date: 22/05/26

Sustainability moves into the growth agenda

Sustainability moves into the growth agenda

Global business leaders are focusing on competitiveness, energy, AI and resilience as climate and nature risks intensify.

type: Director duties
date: 28/05/26

DENTONS

QEX penalties put directors’ financial reporting duties in the spotlight

QEX penalties put directors’ financial reporting duties in the spotlight

The first FMA civil proceedings remind directors of FMC reporting entities they may face personal liability for late financial statements.

Compliance
From our sponsors

type: Digital
date: 20/05/26

Kordia

What an AI model “too dangerous” for public release means for directors

What an AI model “too dangerous” for public release means for directors

Faster vulnerability discovery may leave organisations more exposed if remediation cannot keep up.

AI
Cyber security
From our sponsors

type: Resource
date: 24/04/26

KORDIA

AI usage policy checklist

AI usage policy checklist

Use this checklist to build governance that keeps AI ethical and aligned with cybersecurity best practice.

AI
Cyber security
From our sponsors

type: Climate
date: 22/04/26

BOFFA MISKELL

Nature: a practical lens for ESG and climate risk

Nature: a practical lens for ESG and climate risk

Board expectations are shifting as environmental and societal pressures intensify. Reframing supports clearer, more resilient decisions.

Climate change and nature governance
ESG
From our sponsors

type: Climate
date: 21/04/26

HSE GLOBAL

Governing ESG risk in a volatile trade world

Governing ESG risk in a volatile trade world

Tariff shocks, supply chain disruption and tightening sustainability rules are reshaping global trade and the risks boards must govern.

Climate change and nature governance
ESG
From our sponsors

type: Director duties
date: 17/04/26

DENTONS

Directors on notice: Court reinforces due diligence expectations under HSWA

Directors on notice: Court reinforces due diligence expectations under HSWA

High Court upholds conviction of former Ports of Auckland chief executive, reinforcing directors’ duty to actively oversee safety risks.

Director duties
From our sponsors
Health and safety

type: Resource
date: 17/04/26

HSE GLOBAL

Five key health and safety actions for directors

Five key health and safety actions for directors

Practical steps for directors to strengthen oversight of critical health and safety risks and controls.

From our sponsors
Health and safety

type: Climate
date: 09/04/26

ANTHEM

Fuel shock: what boards must expect and communicate

Fuel shock: what boards must expect and communicate

As fuel costs rise, confidence falls. Boards play a key role in maintaining trust through clear, timely communication.

Crisis management
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