Submissions | IoD NZ

type: Submission
date: 08/09/26

Lighter NZX rules should provide flexibility, not lower governance standards

Lighter NZX rules should provide flexibility, not lower governance standards

NZX’s proposed framework for smaller listed companies aims to reduce the burden of being listed without lowering expectations of good…

type: Submission
date: 24/07/26

IoD supports measured pathway for dual class shares

IoD supports measured pathway for dual class shares

The IoD supports a limited NZX pathway for founder-led listings, with safeguards for board independence and ordinary shareholders.

NZX
Policy and legislation
Regulation

type: Submission
date: 05/06/26

IoD seeks clearer modern slavery obligations

IoD seeks clearer modern slavery obligations

A proportionate approach to modern slavery reporting can strengthen transparency and accountability.

Human rights

type: Submission
date: 02/04/26

Cybersecurity submission challenges proposed director liability

Cybersecurity submission challenges proposed director liability

The IoD supports a stronger cyber regime for critical infrastructure, but says the current proposal goes too far on director liability.

Cyber security

type: Submission
date: 20/03/26

Greater focus on governance required in health and safety reforms

Greater focus on governance required in health and safety reforms

Proposed changes leave key board responsibilities unclear, limiting their impact on workplace safety outcomes.

Health and safety

type: Submission
date: 12/12/25

Financial markets reform: turning down the liability, turning up the signal

Financial markets reform: turning down the liability, turning up the signal

The IoD and Chapter Zero NZ endorse changes so listed boards rely on core duties and deliver more meaningful climate reporting.

Climate change and nature governance
Policy and legislation
Reporting

type: Submission
date: 28/11/25

New Zealand's productivity in a changing world

New Zealand's productivity in a changing world

Empowered boards are central to unlocking innovation, capability and export-led growth.

type: Submission
date: 19/09/25

Responding to emerging trends in detecting fraud and corruption

Responding to emerging trends in detecting fraud and corruption

The Serious Fraud Office should include governance factors in its long-term planning.

type: Submission
date: 15/08/25

Strengthening the health sector’s governance framework

Strengthening the health sector’s governance framework

The IoD calls for stronger legislative clarity to support effective board leadership.

Public sector

type: Submission
date: 12/06/25

Rethinking fees and levies: The case for balance and fairness

Rethinking fees and levies: The case for balance and fairness

The IoD’s submission on MBIE’s review highlights pressure on not-for-profit boards and calls for fairer funding of enforcement activity.

Not-for-profit governance

type: Submission
date: 11/06/25

Supporting smarter international alignment in climate reporting

Supporting smarter international alignment in climate reporting

Chapter Zero NZ urges phased, principles-based alignment that supports Trans-Tasman coherence and protects local relevance.

Climate change and nature governance
Reporting

type: Submission
date: 31/03/25

Caught in the crossfire: how proposed tax reforms could undermine NFPs and governance

Caught in the crossfire: how proposed tax reforms could undermine NFPs and gover...

Proposed tax changes risk weakening not-for-profit boards and governance capability across New Zealand.

type: Submission
date: 06/03/25

Capital markets reform submission supports reassessment of liability provisions

Capital markets reform submission supports reassessment of liability provisions

A significant aspect of these reforms centred on the climate-related disclosures (CRD) regime, with a focus on director liability.

Climate change and nature governance
Reporting

type: Submission
date: 21/02/25

Strengthening governance requirements within the Local Government (Water Services) Bill

Strengthening governance requirements within the Local Government (Water Service...

Independent governance is going to be the linchpin for success of the new water organisations.

type: Submission
date: 22/01/25

New Zealand’s future productivity to 2050

New Zealand’s future productivity to 2050

We have provided a governance perspective to MBIE and MFAT for a strategic review of trends in productivity.

Productivity

type: Submission
date: 31/10/24

Strengthening the health and safety system to support governance

Strengthening the health and safety system to support governance

IoD proposes changes to clarify governance roles, promote accountability, and balance enforcement and guidance in the H&S system.

type: Submission
date: 26/05/24

Support for removing directors' home addresses on the Companies Register

Support for removing directors' home addresses on the Companies Register

Changes to the Companies (Address Information) Amendment Bill sought to remove the harmful director home address publication requirement.

Due diligence
Privacy

type: Submission
date: 10/08/23

Submission on climate-related disclosures timing challenges

Submission on climate-related disclosures timing challenges

A proposed one-month exemption to the existing climate statement disclosure timeframe is a good step, but may not be a step far enough.

Climate change and nature governance
Reporting

type: Submission
date: 02/03/23

Submission on the Future for Local Government draft report

Submission on the Future for Local Government draft report

Directors play a key role in local government and local governance through CCOs, port companies, independent appointments and more.

Public sector

type: Submission
date: 14/02/23

Submission on Assurance over Climate-related Disclosures

Submission on Assurance over Climate-related Disclosures

Occupational regulation and expanding the scope of assurance.

Climate change and nature governance
Reporting

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