Boardroom magazine - Winter 2025 | IoD NZ

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What makes a great chair

What makes a great chair

Eight experienced New Zealand chairs (and IoD members) share their perspectives on the realities of leading a board.

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The view from Australia

The view from Australia

Three experienced Australian governance leaders – David Gonski AG, Bob Garratt and Marina Go – share what really matters in the role.

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Risk is not the enemy

Risk is not the enemy

Strong risk culture starts with boards asking the right questions and modelling the right mindset – David Sutton MInstD.

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Governing for collective impact – without centralising control

Governing for collective impact – without centralising control

A federated model helps NFPs collaborate while protecting identity, enabling alignment, and building trust.

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From gold to governance: Sophie Pascoe jumps in the deep end

From gold to governance: Sophie Pascoe jumps in the deep end

Paralympic legend Dame Sophie Pascoe DNZM reflects on identity, influence and why the boardroom might just be her next podium.

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The view from Australia

The view from Australia

Three experienced Australian governance leaders – David Gonski AG, Bob Garratt and Marina Go – share what really matters in the role.

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An eye on the Horizon

An eye on the Horizon

Trust Horizon Chair David Glover CFInstD is helping the board think more deeply about its purpose, people and the future it is shaping.

More articles from this issue

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First among equals? Not if they are underperforming

First among equals? Not if they are underperforming

From Volkswagen to Uber, high-profile board failures show the cost of avoiding hard calls on chair performance.

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From ‘Felicity Fix-It’ to ‘Rulebook Reggie’

From ‘Felicity Fix-It’ to ‘Rulebook Reggie’

Two fictional chairs, and one very real set of insights, show what it takes to lead through startup volatility and corporate protocol.

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KPMG

Will it make the boat go faster?

Will it make the boat go faster?

Effective chairs anchor boards in mission and purpose – lifting performance, guiding decisions and having the courage to call what counts.

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Diligent

Succession is a strategy, not an exit plan

Succession is a strategy, not an exit plan

It isn’t just about who’s leaving – it’s about what the board is losing, and what it needs next.

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Are you climate-capable?

Are you climate-capable?

Climate change is one of the most significant risks boards will face, but also one of the greatest opportunities for leadership.

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Voice, vision and the value of belonging

Voice, vision and the value of belonging

New IoD President Trish Oakley CFInstD outlines her governance background and shares her thoughts on the future of the IoD.

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You never see the bullet that hits you

You never see the bullet that hits you

In the second instalment of this three-part series, eight directors share where they are on their governance journey.

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From risk to resilience: Why nature must be a boardroom concern

From risk to resilience: Why nature must be a boardroom concern

Boards that embed nature into strategy and risk are better placed to handle volatility and evolving regulations.

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Trial, error and triumph: Ben Bell on governance the hard way

Trial, error and triumph: Ben Bell on governance the hard way

At 25, Ben Bell MInstD became NZ’s youngest mayor – and was thrust into the realities of governance, leadership and hard lessons.

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Serving where it matters: Vanisa Dhiru on why diversity and identity matter, too

Serving where it matters: Vanisa Dhiru on why diversity and identity matter, too

Vanisa Dhiru MNZM, MInstD shares how purpose shapes her governance – and why identity, inclusion and intersectionality matter.

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HSE Global

Embedding insight: How health and safety practice lifts governance

Embedding insight: How health and safety practice lifts governance

Boards need more than dashboards – they need dialogue, says Helen Sadgrove, New Zealand Managing Director of HSE Global.

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Kordia

Act before attackers do

Act before attackers do

Cybersecurity is the new frontline – building a resilient Aotearoa needs bold action from both government and governance.

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What makes a great chair

What makes a great chair

Eight experienced New Zealand chairs (and IoD members) share their perspectives on the realities of leading a board.

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Risk is not the enemy

Risk is not the enemy

Strong risk culture starts with boards asking the right questions and modelling the right mindset – David Sutton MInstD.

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Governing for collective impact – without centralising control

Governing for collective impact – without centralising control

A federated model helps NFPs collaborate while protecting identity, enabling alignment, and building trust.

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From gold to governance: Sophie Pascoe jumps in the deep end

From gold to governance: Sophie Pascoe jumps in the deep end

Paralympic legend Dame Sophie Pascoe DNZM reflects on identity, influence and why the boardroom might just be her next podium.

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The view from Australia

The view from Australia

Three experienced Australian governance leaders – David Gonski AG, Bob Garratt and Marina Go – share what really matters in the role.

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An eye on the Horizon

An eye on the Horizon

Trust Horizon Chair David Glover CFInstD is helping the board think more deeply about its purpose, people and the future it is shaping.

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Dentons

Boiling the kettle, not the boardroom

Boiling the kettle, not the boardroom

Managing the heat – how high-performing chairs navigate disputes and tensions.

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