Guides and resources | IoD NZ

type: Resource
date: 17/09/26

Board appointments checklist

Board appointments checklist

A step-by-step checklist for making strategic board appointments and setting new directors up for success.

Due diligence
Succession Planning

type: Resource
date: 17/09/26

Advisory board toolkit

Advisory board toolkit

Improve your business performance with an advisory board. This toolkit covers the four phases of an advisory board’s life cycle.

Board composition
SME governance

type: Guide
date: 02/09/26

Stepping into the chair toolkit

Stepping into the chair toolkit

Practical guidance and tools for directors taking on their first chair role – from understanding what changes to navigating the first 180…

Chairing

type: Guide
date: 21/08/26

member only

The rise of advisory boards and committees reader

The rise of advisory boards and committees reader

This reader explores how boards can draw on committees, advisory boards and specialist expertise while keeping decision-making focused and…

type: Guide
date: 05/08/26

Governance procedure reviews: a practical guide for charities

Governance procedure reviews: a practical guide for charities

New governance review requirements give charity boards an opportunity to strengthen governance, improve oversight and stay focused on…

Not-for-profit governance

type: Guide
date: 26/06/26

MEMBER ONLY

AI agents of change reader

AI agents of change reader

This reader explores what it means to govern AI adoption as it becomes part of mainstream business and governance.

AI
Digital transformation

type: Resource
date: 19/06/26

Pathways to Governance

Pathways to Governance

Exploring governance capability, director development and pathways into board roles.

Board composition
Diversity & inclusion

type: Guide
date: 16/06/26

Boards at speed: Decisions, data and duties reader

Boards at speed: Decisions, data and duties reader

This reader provides short, sharp guidance you can apply in the boardroom.

Decision making
Director duties

type: Guide
date: 15/06/26

Hybrid board meetings guide

Hybrid board meetings guide

Tools and techniques to help boards get the best from hybrid meetings while managing governance risks.

Board meetings

type: Guide
date: 15/05/26

member only

Governing for growth in uncertain times reader

Governing for growth in uncertain times reader

Practical governance insights for boards navigating uncertainty, resilience, productivity and long-term value creation.

Future-proofing
Innovation

type: Resource
date: 24/04/26

KORDIA

AI usage policy checklist

AI usage policy checklist

Use this checklist to build governance that keeps AI ethical and aligned with cybersecurity best practice.

AI
Cyber security
From our sponsors

type: Resource
date: 17/04/26

HSE GLOBAL

Five key health and safety actions for directors

Five key health and safety actions for directors

Practical steps for directors to strengthen oversight of critical health and safety risks and controls.

From our sponsors
Health and safety

type: Guide
date: 30/03/26

AI in the boardroom: A guide for directors

AI in the boardroom: A guide for directors

An Australian court judgment confirms AI can support board work, but directors remain accountable. IoD guidance outlines governance.

AI
Court decisions
Director duties

type: Guide
date: 06/03/26

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
Women in governance

type: Guide
date: 18/12/25

member only

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

type: Guide
date: 06/11/25

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.

type: Guide
date: 03/11/25

Reporting cybersecurity to boards

Reporting cybersecurity to boards

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

Cyber security
Digital transformation

type: Resource
date: 14/04/25

Accelerating AI – Leading with confidence

Accelerating AI – Leading with confidence

Download the 2025 Governing AI Forum reader.

AI
Digital transformation

type: Guide
date: 20/03/25

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

type: Guide
date: 06/03/25

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

type: Guide
date: 21/02/25

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

type: Guide
date: 08/10/24

Guides for Faith-based Boards

Guides for Faith-based Boards

View our essential guides for faith-based boards.

Not-for-profit governance

type: Guide
date: 24/07/24

GUIDE

Governing AI

Governing AI

Resources to help boards understand and apply AI technology effectively.

AI
Cyber security
Digital transformation

type: Guide
date: 16/07/24

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

type: Resource
date: 27/03/24

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

type: Resource
date: 12/03/24

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…

type: Resource
date: 08/08/23

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

type: Resource
date: 26/07/23

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

type: Guide
date: 29/06/23

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

type: Resource
date: 29/09/22

Kordia

Cyber incident response executive checklist

Cyber incident response executive checklist

Includes checklists for boards and management.

Crisis management
Cyber security
From our sponsors

type: Resource
date: 29/07/22

Hautū app

Hautū app

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

Māori governance

type: Guide
date: 21/06/22

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

type: Resource
date: 09/03/22

Board appointment checklist

Board appointment checklist

Self-assess your suitability for a board role.

Board evaluation
Due diligence

type: Guide
date: 19/11/21

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

type: Resource
date: 04/05/21

D&O checklist

D&O checklist

Assess the effectiveness of your D&O insurance cover.

Insurance
Liability

type: Resource
date: 03/05/21

ABC of D&O insurance

ABC of D&O insurance

Understand D&O policy structures.

Insurance
Liability

type: Resource
date: 14/04/21

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

type: Resource
date: 18/03/21

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

type: Resource
date: 26/02/21

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

type: Guide
date: 01/12/20

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

type: Guide
date: 03/11/20

Takeovers Code quick guide

Takeovers Code quick guide

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

Director duties

type: Resource
date: 14/10/20

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

type: Resource
date: 03/09/20

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 and nature governance
Director duties

type: Resource
date: 31/07/20

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

type: Guide
date: 03/07/20

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

type: Guide
date: 01/04/20

Solvency test checklist for directors

Solvency test checklist for directors

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

Liability

type: Resource
date: 23/01/20

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

type: Resource
date: 01/12/19

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.

type: Resource
date: 01/11/19

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

type: Guide
date: 01/07/18

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

type: Resource
date: 16/06/18

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

type: Guide
date: 01/03/18

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

type: Resource
date: 04/11/17

Sample letter of appointment

Sample letter of appointment

Sample letters of appointment for your board.

type: Resource
date: 01/04/17

Sample risk matrix for boards

Sample risk matrix for boards

Download a sample risk matrix for boards which can be used to assess the likelihood of risks and their consequences.

type: Resource
date: 01/01/17

Board meeting resources

Board meeting resources

Board meeting resources including agenda, board papers, minutes and annual plan.

Board meetings
Decision making

type: Guide
date: 01/04/16

Farming directorships: A due diligence guide

Farming directorships: A due diligence guide

This guide helps prospective independent directors of farming companies undertake due diligence and decide whether to join the board.

Due diligence

type: Guide
date: 01/09/15

Board meetings practice guide

Board meetings practice guide

This board meetings practice guide helps directors to participate effectively in board meetings.

Board meetings
Decision making

type: Resource
date: 01/05/15

Director competency framework

Director competency framework

This framework helps directors and boards develop governance capability and measure their performance.

Board evaluation
Chairing

type: Resource
date: 04/11/14

Committee sample charter templates

Committee sample charter templates

Access a range of sample committee charters for your board.

Board meetings

type: Resource
date: 04/11/14

Guide: Creating a governance CV

Guide: Creating a governance CV

This guide helps directors develop a governance CV.

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