Guides and resources | IoD NZ

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Getting on board with diversity

Getting on board with diversity

This guide helps support diversity of thought and perspective in the boardroom and organisation.

Board composition
Diversity & inclusion

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Top 5 issues for directors in 2026 reader

Top 5 issues for directors in 2026 reader

Insights and analysis to help boards focus on what matters most in 2026 and make confident, well-informed decisions.

AI

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Professional Development – A quick guide

Professional Development – A quick guide

Use our 5-step guide to identify your development needs, prioritise learning, and build capability for future governance challenges.

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Reporting cybersecurity to boards

Reporting cybersecurity to boards

This guide helps management improve reporting to the board on cybersecurity.

Cyber security
Digital transformation

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Accelerating AI – Leading with confidence

Accelerating AI – Leading with confidence

Download the 2025 Governing AI Forum reader.

AI
Digital transformation

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Cyber risk: a practical guide 2025

Cyber risk: a practical guide 2025

Cybersecurity is not just an IT issue, it is a strategic one. The 2025 edition will help you lead on cybersecurity around the board table.

Cyber security
Digital transformation

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Food safety governance guide

Food safety governance guide

This guide, developed by New Zealand Food Safety, helps you to understand your responsibilities in relation to food safety.

Health and safety

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Board Evaluation – A quick guide

Board Evaluation – A quick guide

A five-step quick guide to help you consider the key aspects of a board evaluation to ensure it delivers real value.

Board evaluation

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Guides for Faith-based Boards

Guides for Faith-based Boards

View our essential guides for faith-based boards.

Not-for-profit governance

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GUIDE

Governing AI

Governing AI

Resources to help boards understand and apply AI technology effectively.

AI
Cyber security
Digital transformation

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Health and Safety Governance: A Good Practice Guide

Health and Safety Governance: A Good Practice Guide

A guide to improving your organisation's health and safety.

Compliance
Health and safety

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NACD resources on AI and Board Governance

NACD resources on AI and Board Governance

Equipping directors with practical AI governance resources for informed decision-making.

AI

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Putting AI to work for better board management

Putting AI to work for better board management

For today’s boards, the ability to make sound, strategic decisions have never been more complex or more critical. Directors must be able to…

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Cybersecurity resources for boards

Cybersecurity resources for boards

The reliance on online technology since 2020 has increased the risk of data privacy breaches, fraud and cyber attacks.

Cyber security
Privacy

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Interests register and disclosure of conflicts templates

Interests register and disclosure of conflicts templates

Templates for directors to help manage conflict of interests.

Conflict of interests
Transparency

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Mastering the art of managing conflict of interests

Mastering the art of managing conflict of interests

Recent cases show the pitfalls of disclosing and managing conflict of interests. Avoid unnecessary drama with IoD guidance for directors.

Conflict of interests

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Kordia

Cyber incident response executive checklist

Cyber incident response executive checklist

Includes checklists for boards and management.

Crisis management
Cyber security
From our sponsors

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Hautū app

Hautū app

Start your journey into te ao Māori with our free app.

Māori governance

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Digital transformation: A GNDI quick guide

Digital transformation: A GNDI quick guide

Download this GNDI quick guide produced to help directors lead successful digital transformation.

Digital transformation

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Board appointment checklist

Board appointment checklist

Self-assess your suitability for a board role.

Board evaluation
Due diligence

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Conflict of interests practice guide

Conflict of interests practice guide

This guide helps directors manage conflicts of interest in the boardroom and model good practice.

Conflict of interests

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D&O checklist

D&O checklist

Assess the effectiveness of your D&O insurance cover.

Insurance
Liability

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ABC of D&O insurance

ABC of D&O insurance

Understand D&O policy structures.

Insurance
Liability

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Chairing the board - video resource for community organisations

Chairing the board - video resource for community organisations

Video series designed to help leaders of community organisations step up to the role of chair.

Board dynamics
Chairing
Compliance

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Forecasting the future board

Forecasting the future board

Boards have a critical role in leading sustainable success for business and society – but they are under pressure.

Board-management relationship
Digital transformation
Purpose

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Co-operatives in New Zealand

Co-operatives in New Zealand

Co-operatives are a major part of New Zealand’s economy. We provide an overview of the sector and governance values and principles.

Board composition
Director duties

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Audit quality – a director’s guide

Audit quality – a director’s guide

The FMA's 2020 guide sets out how directors can contribute to an audit, as well as what they can expect from the FMA and auditors.

Audit
Compliance
Reporting

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Takeovers Code quick guide

Takeovers Code quick guide

This guide helps directors meet their obligations under the Takeovers Code.

Director duties

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The new Privacy Act - key resources for directors

The new Privacy Act - key resources for directors

The Act comes into force from December 2020. Is your board and management team ready for the changes in compliance?

Privacy

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Policy and legislative developments

Policy and legislative developments

On this page we provide an overview of policy and legislative developments relevant to board members

Accountability
Climate change
Director duties

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Global resources for members

Global resources for members

Key reports and resources from member organisations that will also be of interest to board members in New Zealand.

Cyber security
ESG
Future-proofing

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The board's role in a crisis

The board's role in a crisis

Findings from interviews with chairs, board members and chief executives who have experienced major crises over the last 10 years.

Crisis management
Decision making
Leadership

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Solvency test checklist for directors

Solvency test checklist for directors

IoD checklist for directors which sets out considerations for assessing solvency.

Liability

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Governance resources for SMEs

Governance resources for SMEs

The IoD, working with business.govt.nz and the Companies Office, has produced a new suite of governance resources for directors of SMEs.

SME governance

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Develop your director skills

Develop your director skills

No matter what stage you are at on your governance journey, good directors take every opportunity to enhance their skills.

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Board evaluation tips

Board evaluation tips

Regular evaluation of board performance is governance best practice. These 10 tips help you get the most from your board evaluation

Board evaluation

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Whistleblowing, speak up culture, and the board

Whistleblowing, speak up culture, and the board

IoD's July 2018 Directors Brief explores whistleblowing, speak up culture and the board

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Top ten tips for better board papers

Top ten tips for better board papers

The impact of board papers can have a strong influence on the efficiency and effectiveness of the board, read for guidance for board papers.

Board meetings
Decision making

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The essentials of being a director, Ngā mea Waiwai o te Tūranga Whakataka

The essentials of being a director, Ngā mea Waiwai o te Tūranga Whakataka

This guide is a quick reference and overview of the main director responsibilities.

Director duties
Due diligence
Māori governance

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Sample letter of appointment

Sample letter of appointment

Sample letters of appointment for your board.

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