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Economic ‘green shoots’ are real, say directors
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Economic ‘green shoots’ are real, say directors

More than half see signs of recovery, but only 30% have budgeted for improved performance, according to our latest Pulse Check.

Built to last: Infrastructure governance needs a hard reset
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Built to last: Infrastructure governance needs a hard reset

NZ is ‘sweating’ its infrastructure beyond design life. A new report says the fix lies not just in engineering, but in governance.

What I’m reading – Stefan Speller
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What I’m reading – Stefan Speller

Director Stefan Speller shares why Patrick Lencioni’s leadership fable remains a go-to read for navigating dysfunction at the board table.

Seize the power
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Seize the power

The lower unit costs of self-generated electricity will save your business money, if you do it right.

Governance news bites – 27 June
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Governance news bites – 27 June

A collection of governance-related news that you might have missed in the past two weeks. 

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Boardroom magazine - Autumn 2025

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How New Zealand’s largest company delivers optimal value
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How New Zealand’s largest company delivers optimal value

By leveraging its comparative advantages and de-risking the co-op, Fonterra has a strategy for success.

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    Raising the anchor on ROC

    While New Zealand’s ports are not generating a sufficient return on capital, it can be fixed over time, says Sue Sheldon DistFInstD.

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    ‘Backcasting’ to the future

    Hypothetical scenario-based exercises highlight key strategic questions for board action, says Chorus Chair Mark Cross CFInstD.

  • Jan Dawson: Focus on the fundamentals
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    Jan Dawson: Focus on the fundamentals

    Chair of the Year Jan Dawson CNZM, CFInstD says the board should determine the appropriate metrics and monitor performance regularly.

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Webcasts

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Ransomware – to pay or not to pay?
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Ransomware – to pay or not to pay?

Join Conan Bradley from Kordia, as he discusses the options board’s have when faced with a ransom demand.

2025 IoD Annual General Meeting
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2025 IoD Annual General Meeting

This webcast includes 2024 highlights and board and chair announcements. Also hear from guest speaker, Dame Fran Wilde DNZM QSO DistFInstD.

A Thought-Provoking Session with Sir John Kay
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A Thought-Provoking Session with Sir John Kay

This webcast features Sir John Kay, one of the most respected economic thinkers in the UK.

Engagement and takeovers; building shareholder trust and navigating minority interests
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Engagement and takeovers; building shareholder trust and navigating minority int...

This webcast explores key strategies for building and maintaining strong relationships with shareholders.

Podcasts

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Podcast: Board Matters Season 4
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Podcast: Board Matters Season 4

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 

Podcast: Board Matters Season 3
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Podcast: Board Matters Season 3

Delve into what it means to carve out an environment in the boardroom that is equitable and without judgement.

Podcast: Board Matters Season 2
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15-20 min to listen

Podcast: Board Matters Season 2

Directors share their unique perspectives on governance in this podcast series.

Podcast: Across the Board
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Podcast: Across the Board

7-part podcast series investigates why good governance is essential in our everyday lives.

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