Submissions | IoD NZ

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

type: Submission
date: 25/03/20

Emergency petition to empower directors to govern in extraordinary times

Emergency petition to empower directors to govern in extraordinary times

The IoD urges the government to provide interim relief from personal liability (under the Companies Act 1993) where an organisation is…

Liability

type: Submission
date: 28/02/20

Feedback on the Sustainable Finance Forum’s Interim Report

Feedback on the Sustainable Finance Forum’s Interim Report

The Sustainable Finance Forum’s Interim Report summarises why New Zealand needs to shift to a sustainable economy and sets out priority…

Purpose
Reporting
Stakeholders

type: Submission
date: 14/02/20

Submission on the Education and Training Bill

Submission on the Education and Training Bill

The Education and Training Bill (Bill) replaces all major existing education and training legislation. Our submission focuses on provisions…

Accountability
Director duties
Not-for-profit governance

type: Submission
date: 16/12/19

Submission on climate-related financial disclosures

Submission on climate-related financial disclosures

The IoD recognise the importance of climate-related financial disclosure and agree that the TCFD recommendations would be appropriate in NZ.

Climate change

type: Submission
date: 04/12/19

Submission on addressing temporary migrant worker exploitation

Submission on addressing temporary migrant worker exploitation

IoD support the goal and objectives of the Temporary Migrant Exploitation Review being carried out by MBIE.

Future-proofing

type: Submission
date: 05/09/19

Submission on the Productivity Commission’s draft report into local government funding and financing

Submission on the Productivity Commission’s draft report into local government f...

The Institute of Directors’ submission on the Productivity Commission’s draft report into local government funding and financing.

Public sector

type: Submission
date: 09/07/19

Submission on the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill

Submission on the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill

The Institute of Directors’ submission on the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill.

Climate change

type: Submission
date: 12/06/19

Submission on the Credit Contracts Legislation Amendment Bill

Submission on the Credit Contracts Legislation Amendment Bill

Institute of Directors' submission on the Credit Contracts Legislation Amendment Bill.

Compliance
Liability

type: Submission
date: 07/06/19

Submission on conduct of financial institutions options paper

Submission on conduct of financial institutions options paper

Institute of Directors' submission on conduct of financial institutions options paper.

Director duties
Liability

type: Submission
date: 07/06/19

Feedback on Capital Markets Review

Feedback on Capital Markets Review

Institute of Directors' feedback on the Capital Markets Review.

type: Submission
date: 31/05/19

Submission on the technological change and the future of work

Submission on the technological change and the future of work

Institute of Directors' submission on the technological change and the future of work.

Digital transformation
Future-proofing

type: Submission
date: 31/05/19

Submission on Extended External Reporting Assurance

Submission on Extended External Reporting Assurance

Institute of Directors' submission on Extended External Reporting Assurance.

Audit
Reporting

type: Submission
date: 28/05/19

Submission on modernising the Charities Act

Submission on modernising the Charities Act

The Institute of Directors' submission on modernising the Charities Act.

Not-for-profit governance

type: Submission
date: 05/04/19

Submission on the report by the Tomorrow’s Schools Independent Taskforce

Submission on the report by the Tomorrow’s Schools Independent Taskforce

The Institute of Directors' submission on the independent taskforce's report on the Tomorrow's Schools' review.

Public sector
Schools

type: Submission
date: 05/04/19

Submission on the Reform of Vocational Education

Submission on the Reform of Vocational Education

The Institute of Directors' submission on the Government's consultation discussion document on vocational education reform.

Public sector

type: Submission
date: 29/01/19

Submission on Phase 2 of the Reserve Bank Act Review

Submission on Phase 2 of the Reserve Bank Act Review

Institute of Directors' submission on the Treasury's consultation document on the Reserve Bank Act 1989 review phase 2.

Board composition
Public sector

type: Submission
date: 29/11/18

Submission on the review of the Protected Disclosures Act 2000

Submission on the review of the Protected Disclosures Act 2000

The Institute of Directors' submission on the State Services Commission's discussion document on the Protected Disclosures Act 2000 review…

type: Submission
date: 19/11/18

Submission on draft NZX Guidance Notes

Submission on draft NZX Guidance Notes

The Institute of Directors' submission on the NZX draft guidance notes consultation.

NZX

type: Submission
date: 30/10/18

Submission to the Tax Working Group on the proposal to introduce director personal liability for PAYE and GST debts of companies

Submission to the Tax Working Group on the proposal to introduce director person...

The Institute of Directors' submission on the Tax Working Group's proposal to introduce director personal liability for PAYE and GST…

Liability

type: Submission
date: 19/10/18

Submission on the reform of the State Sector Act 1988

Submission on the reform of the State Sector Act 1988

The Institute of Directors' submission on the State Services Commission's discussion document on the proposed reform of the State Sector…

Public sector

type: Submission
date: 02/10/18

How scheduler payment rules apply to non-resident directors’ fees

How scheduler payment rules apply to non-resident directors’ fees

The Institute of Directors' submission on the Inland Revenue's exposure draft on how scheduler payment rules apply to non-resident…

type: Submission
date: 25/09/18

Companies (Clarification of Dividend Rules in Companies) Amendment Bill

Companies (Clarification of Dividend Rules in Companies) Amendment Bill

The Institute of Directors' submission on the Companies (Clarification of Dividend Rules in Companies) Amendment Bill.

Shareholders

type: Submission
date: 14/08/18

Increasing the transparency of beneficial ownership of companies and limited partnerships

Increasing the transparency of beneficial ownership of companies and limited par...

The Institute of Directors' submission on increasing the transparency of the beneficial ownership of New Zealand companies and limited…

type: Submission
date: 07/08/18

Submission on publishing directors’ residential addresses

Submission on publishing directors’ residential addresses

The Institute of Directors' submission to MBIE on the future of publishing directors’ residential addresses on the Companies Register.

type: Submission
date: 23/07/18

Submission on the review of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Principles and Recommendations

Submission on the review of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Principles an...

The Institute of Directors' submission on the ASX Corporate Governance Council's consultation draft updating its Principles and…

type: Submission
date: 18/07/18

Submission on the development of the Zero Carbon Bill

Submission on the development of the Zero Carbon Bill

The Institute of Directors' submission on the Ministry for the Environment's discussion document on the development of the Zero Carbon Bill.

Climate change

type: Submission
date: 08/06/18

Submission on the exposure draft of the NZX Listing Rules

Submission on the exposure draft of the NZX Listing Rules

The Institute of Directors' submission on the exposure draft of the NZX Listing Rules.

NZX

type: Submission
date: 23/05/18

Submission on the Privacy Bill

Submission on the Privacy Bill

The Institute of Directors' submission on the Privacy Bill which will replace the Privacy Act 1993.

Privacy

type: Submission
date: 27/04/18

Submission on the future of tax in New Zealand

Submission on the future of tax in New Zealand

The Institute of Directors' submission on the Future of Tax paper published by the Tax Working Group.

type: Submission
date: 11/04/18

The State Sector and Crown Entities Reform Bill

The State Sector and Crown Entities Reform Bill

The Institute of Directors' submission on the State Sector and Crown Entities Reform Bill.

Public sector

type: Submission
date: 03/04/18

Submission on the criminalisation of cartels

Submission on the criminalisation of cartels

The Institute of Directors' submission on the Commerce (Criminalisation of Cartels) Amendment Bill.

Liability

type: Submission
date: 29/03/18

Submission on management banning orders under the Fair Trading Act

Submission on management banning orders under the Fair Trading Act

The Institute of Directors' submission on MBIE's consultation on a proposed amendment to management banning orders under the Fair Trading…

type: Submission
date: 05/03/18

Submission on the Trusts Bill

Submission on the Trusts Bill

the Institute of Directors' submission on the Trusts Bill which will replace the Trustee Act 1956.

Director duties
Not-for-profit governance

type: Submission
date: 18/12/17

Submission on the FMA corporate governance handbook

Submission on the FMA corporate governance handbook

The Institute of Directors' submission to the FMA on the proposed revisions to the FMA Corporate Governance Handbook.

type: Submission
date: 11/12/17

Submission on personalised digital advice

Submission on personalised digital advice

The Institute of Directors' submission on the Financial Market Authority's draft exemption to enable personalised digital advice.

type: Submission
date: 01/12/17

Submission on the NZX Listing Rules review

Submission on the NZX Listing Rules review

The Institute of Directors' submission on the NZX Listing Rule Review discussion paper.

NZX

type: Submission
date: 31/07/17

Service Performance Reporting

Service Performance Reporting

The Institute of Directors' submission to XRB on revised service performance standard.

Reporting

type: Submission
date: 29/06/17

Submission on introducing director identification numbers and insolvency law reform

Submission on introducing director identification numbers and insolvency law ref...

The Institute of Directors' submission on introducing director identification numbers and insolvency law reform.

type: Submission
date: 06/06/17

Submission on Inland Revenue exposure draft

Submission on Inland Revenue exposure draft

Institute of Directors' submission on the Inland Revenue’s exposure draft.

Remuneration

type: Submission
date: 07/04/17

Submission to the FMA on disclosing non-GAAP financial information

Submission to the FMA on disclosing non-GAAP financial information

The Institute of Directors' submission to the FMA on disclosing non-GAAP financial information.

Reporting

type: Submission
date: 08/03/17

Submission on the review of the Unit Titles Act 2010

Submission on the review of the Unit Titles Act 2010

The Institute of Directors' submission on the review of the Unit Titles Act 2010.

type: Submission
date: 19/12/16

Submission on the exposure draft of the Trusts Bill

Submission on the exposure draft of the Trusts Bill

The-Institute of Directors' submission on the exposure draft of the Trusts Bill.

type: Submission
date: 09/12/16

Submission on NZX Continuous Disclosure (Correcting Consensus Guidance)

Submission on NZX Continuous Disclosure (Correcting Consensus Guidance)

The Institute of Directors' submission on NZX Continuous Disclosure (Correcting Consensus Guidance).

NZX

type: Submission
date: 01/12/16

Submission on the Regulatory Systems (Commercial Matters) Amendment Bill

Submission on the Regulatory Systems (Commercial Matters) Amendment Bill

The Institute of Directors' submission on the Regulatory Systems (Commercial Matters) Amendment Bill.

type: Submission
date: 31/10/16

Submission on the FMA's conduct guide

Submission on the FMA's conduct guide

The Institute of Directors' submission on the FMA's conduct guide.

type: Submission
date: 20/10/16

Submission on the NZX Corporate Governance Code

Submission on the NZX Corporate Governance Code

The Institute of Directors' submission on the NZX Corporate Governance Code.

NZX

type: Submission
date: 03/10/16

Submission on the review of corporate insolvency law

Submission on the review of corporate insolvency law

The Institute of Directors' submission on the review of corporate insolvency law.

type: Submission
date: 27/07/16

Submission on Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 2)

Submission on Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 2)

The Institute of Directors' submission on the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 2).

Public sector

type: Submission
date: 06/07/16

Submission on the Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill

Submission on the Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill

The Institute of Directors' submission on the Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill.

Māori governance

type: Submission
date: 01/07/16

Exposure Draft NZASB 2016-6 Service Performance Reporting

Exposure Draft NZASB 2016-6 Service Performance Reporting

The Institute of Directors' submission on the exposure draft of the PBE Standard on service performance reporting.

Reporting

type: Submission
date: 28/06/16

Submission on Exposure Draft of the Incorporated Societies Bill

Submission on Exposure Draft of the Incorporated Societies Bill

The Institute of Directors' submission on Exposure Draft of the Incorporated Societies Bill.

type: Submission
date: 25/02/16

Submission to NZX on the review of Corporate Governance Reporting Requirements

Submission to NZX on the review of Corporate Governance Reporting Requirements

The Institute of Directors' submission to NZX on the review of Corporate Governance Reporting Requirements.

NZX

type: Submission
date: 15/09/15

Submission to RBNZ on Regulatory Stocktake of the Prudential Requirements applying to Registered Banks

Submission to RBNZ on Regulatory Stocktake of the Prudential Requirements applyi...

The Institute of Directors' submission to RBNZ on Regulatory Stocktake of the Prudential Requirements applying to Registered Banks.

type: Submission
date: 10/08/15

Submission to XRB on Exposure Draft NZAuASB 2015-1 and reporting on Key Audit Matters

Submission to XRB on Exposure Draft NZAuASB 2015-1 and reporting on Key Audit Ma...

The Institute of Directors' submission to XRB on Exposure Draft NZAuASB 2015-1 and reporting on Key Audit Matters.

Audit

type: Submission
date: 10/08/15

Submission to XRB on Exposure Draft NZAuASB 2015-2 and directors’ responsibilities

Submission to XRB on Exposure Draft NZAuASB 2015-2 and directors’ responsibiliti...

The Institute of Directors' submission to XRB on Exposure Draft NZAuASB 2015-2 and directors’ responsibilities.

Director duties

type: Submission
date: 05/08/15

Submission on draft Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill

Submission on draft Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill

The Institute of Directors' submission to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Review Panel on draft Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill.

Director duties
Liability
Māori governance

type: Submission
date: 29/05/15

NZX review of NZ Markets Disciplinary Tribunal penalties

NZX review of NZ Markets Disciplinary Tribunal penalties

The Institute of Directors' submission to NZX on its Review of penalties available within NZ Markets Disciplinary Tribunal Rules and…

NZX

type: Submission
date: 05/05/15

Submission on Draft Public Ruling: Goods and Services Tax - Directors' Fees

Submission on Draft Public Ruling: Goods and Services Tax - Directors' Fees

The Institute of Directors' submission to Inland Revenue on Draft Public Ruling: Goods and Services Tax - Directors' Fees.

Remuneration

type: Submission
date: 23/12/14

Submission on the 2014 review of the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance

Submission on the 2014 review of the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance

The Institute of Directors' submission to OECD Corporate Governance Committee: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

type: Submission
date: 05/12/14

Submission to FMA on the consultation paper: Going Public – a Directors’ Guide

Submission to FMA on the consultation paper: Going Public – a Directors’ Guide

Institute of Directors' submission to FMA on the consultation paper: Going Public – a Directors’ Guide.

type: Submission
date: 01/12/14

Submission to FMA on Corporate Governance Principles

Submission to FMA on Corporate Governance Principles

Institute of Directors' submission to FMA on the draft Corporate Governance Principles

type: Submission
date: 01/11/14

Submission on Long Association of Personnel with an Audit Client

Submission on Long Association of Personnel with an Audit Client

Institute of Directors' submission on Long Association of Personnel with an Audit Client.

Audit

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