Submissions | IoD NZ

type: Submission
date: 02/04/26

IoD seeks member feedback on draft cybersecurity submission

IoD seeks member feedback on draft cybersecurity submission

Draft submission backs stronger cyber regime but calls for clear board roles and caution 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
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
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
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
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
Reporting

type: Submission
date: 23/12/22

Submission on the Business Payment Practices Bill

Submission on the Business Payment Practices Bill

We applaud this Bill as a response to the concerns raised by small businesses, but suggest better adherance to governance best practice.

Director duties
SME governance

type: Submission
date: 22/12/22

Submission on the Companies (Directors Duties) Amendment Bill

Submission on the Companies (Directors Duties) Amendment Bill

While we support the Bill’s intentions there are options that may better address its objectives.

Director duties
Future-proofing
Shareholders

type: Sectors & perspectives
date: 08/12/22

IoD submission on the Charities Amendment Bill 2022

IoD submission on the Charities Amendment Bill 2022

Our submission addresses three key areas.

Accountability
Director duties
Not-for-profit governance

type: Submission
date: 17/11/22

IoD submission on the parliamentary term

IoD submission on the parliamentary term

The IoD supports a move to a four year parliamentary term.

Leadership
Public sector

type: Submission
date: 30/09/22

NZX corporate governance code review

NZX corporate governance code review

IoD supports NZX’s reviews of its Corporate Governance Code, ESG Guidance Note, and Capital Raising Settings and Listing Options.

ESG
NZX
Reporting

type: Submission
date: 29/09/22

XRB consultation on Climate-related Disclosure Standards Exposure drafts

XRB consultation on Climate-related Disclosure Standards Exposure drafts

IoD supports governance, strategy and risk elements of XRB climate-related disclosure standards.

Climate change
ESG

type: Submission
date: 06/07/22

Submission on the Future of Business

Submission on the Future of Business

IoD has submitted on MBIE’s consultation paper: The future of business for Aotearoa New Zealand.

ESG
Purpose
Transparency

type: Submission
date: 09/06/22

Submission on Modern Slavery

Submission on Modern Slavery

IoD has submitted on MBIE’s set of proposals to help prevent modern slavery and worker exploitation.

ESG
Human rights
Supply chains

type: Submission
date: 29/04/22

Submission on Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standard 1: Climate-related Disclosures (Strategy and Metrics and Targets)

Submission on Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standard 1: Climate-related Disclosur...

We continue to support the XRB's approach to developing climate-related disclosure standards.

Accountability
Climate change
Director duties

type: Submission
date: 27/01/22

Submission on NZX Corporate Governance Code

Submission on NZX Corporate Governance Code

The NZX has been seeking feedback on the scope of the proposed review of the NZX Code.

NZX
Reporting

type: Submission
date: 30/11/21

Submission on class actions and litigation funding

Submission on class actions and litigation funding

The Law Commission is undertaking a first principles review of class actions and litigation funding in New Zealand.

Accountability
Director duties
Insurance

type: Submission
date: 23/11/21

Submission on Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standard 1: Climate-related Disclosures

Submission on Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standard 1: Climate-related Disclosur...

IoD has submitted on the XRB's consultation on the first stage of their development of climate-related disclosure standards.

Accountability
Climate change
Director duties

type: Submission
date: 11/11/21

Submission to Minister on the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill

Submission to Minister on the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill

The IoD raises concerns about the proposed director liability regime.

Director duties
Liability

type: Submission
date: 23/09/21

Proposed financial reporting exemptions

Proposed financial reporting exemptions

FMA is considering introducing relief for insolvent Financial Market Conduct reporting entities

Director duties
Reporting

type: Submission
date: 22/07/21

Further consultation on modernising the Charities Act 2005

Further consultation on modernising the Charities Act 2005

The DIA has published three consultation papers for targeted stakeholder feedback on initial options for modernising the Charities Act 2005.

Accountability
Director duties
Not-for-profit governance

type: Submission
date: 31/05/21

Submission on the Incorporated Societies Bill

Submission on the Incorporated Societies Bill

The IoD welcomes efforts to modernise the legal framework for incorporated societies.

Conflict of interests
Director duties
Not-for-profit governance

type: Submission
date: 28/05/21

Submission on the Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other Matters) Amendment Bill

Submission on the Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other Matter...

The Bill mandates climate-related disclosures by certain FMC reporting entities.

Climate change
Director duties
ESG

type: Submission
date: 30/04/21

Submission on strengthening body corporate governance

Submission on strengthening body corporate governance

The IoD submitted on the Unit Titles (Strengthening Body Corporate Governance and Other Matters) Amendment Bill.

Accountability
Conflict of interests
Director duties

type: Submission
date: 11/03/21

Submission on class actions and litigation funding

Submission on class actions and litigation funding

The Law Commission is undertaking a first principles review of class actions and litigation funding in New Zealand.

Accountability
Director duties
Insurance

type: Submission
date: 13/01/21

Submission on IFRS Foundation’s consultation paper on sustainability reporting

Submission on IFRS Foundation’s consultation paper on sustainability reporting

The IFRS Foundation have published a consultation paper to identify the demand in the area of sustainability reporting.

ESG
Reporting

type: Submission
date: 21/10/20

Submission on Phase 2 of the Reserve Bank Act review - consultation 3

Submission on Phase 2 of the Reserve Bank Act review - consultation 3

Phase 2 of the Reserve Bank Act Review is a broad review of the Reserve Bank’s governance and accountability framework and its financial…

Accountability
Compliance
Director duties

type: Submission
date: 21/08/20

Submission on Phase 2 of the Reserve Bank Act review - consultation 2

Submission on Phase 2 of the Reserve Bank Act review - consultation 2

The Institute of Directors’ submission on Phase 2 of the Reserve Bank Act review - Consultation 2.

Public sector

type: Submission
date: 30/03/20

Submission on the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Bill

Submission on the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Bill

The IoD supports the intent of the Bill to improve culture and conduct in financial institutions in New Zealand.

Accountability
Director duties
Liability

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