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Focus closely

WorkSafe CEO Phil Parkes wants directors to focus closely on wellbeing and productivity in their organisations rather than trying to second ...

• Health and safety
• Productivity
• Wellbeing

President Biden’s Made in America Tax Plan

President Biden's wide-ranging set of corporate tax measures have made headlines around the world this week. 

Cartel criminalisation now in force

Cartel conduct is now a criminal offence and can result in a prison sentence of up to 7 years.

• Director duties
• Liability

Court of Appeal confirms liability of Mainzeal directors

The Court of Appeal has delivered its eagerly anticipated judgment in proceedings brought by the liquidators of Mainzeal...

• Court decisions
• Director duties

The slow & painful demise of accounting standards

As the financial year closes, do your P&L and balance sheets really present an accurate reflection of your company's value?

• Auditing
• Financial reporting
• Intangible assets

West Coast sharemilker’s director skills recognised

Hokitika sharemilker Siobhan O’Malley has received an Emerging Director Award from the IoD Canterbury Branch.  

Digital ninja

Ninja Kiwi has just sold for a reported $203m. Founder Chris Harris discusses the strength digital businesses bring to the economy.

• COVID-19
• Fast-growth entities
• Talent

What leaders of incorporated societies need to know about the new Bill

The introduction of the Incorporated Societies Bill into Parliament last week was a landmark moment for not-for-profit governance in NZ.

• Conflicts of interest
• Director duties
• Not for profits

Institute of Directors welcomes long-awaited Incorporated Societies Bill

The IoD was pleased to see the Incorporated Societies Bill introduced into Parliament yesterday. Reform has been underway for over a decade ...

• Conflicts of interest
• Director duties
• Not for profits

Why diversity of thought should be your board’s superpower

Whether boards wear capes, or not, together they can possess the superpower of diversity of thought.

• Board dynamics
• Diversity

There's a disconnect between cyber-security reporting and behaviour—and that is ...

Research commissioned by Aura Information Security reveals that NZ businesses aren't as secure as they say they are. 

• Board management relationship
• Cybersecurity
• Risk oversight

Emerging benefits

When Emerging Director Award winner Laurissa Cooney took her seat at the table of host board Tourism Bay of Plenty...

Webcast: One year on - The state of the NZ economy

Brad Olsen, Senior Economist with Infometrics, looks at the state of the New Zealand economy one year on from the start of the pandemic.

• COVID-19
• Disruption
• Innovation

Obituary: Lindsay Fergusson CNZM FInstD

Lindsay Fergusson's influence, generosity and stories rippled beyond any room he entered and stretched across nations.

Senior business leaders call for New Zealand to set a clear path out of COVID-19

A group of senior chairs and directors of major NZX companies call for more openness and clarity from the Government on i...

• COVID-19
• NZX

Climate-related financial disclosures: Driving capital markets and corporate go...

The proposal for a Reporting Standard for Climate-related Financial Disclosures will signal a step-change in New Zealand’s climate change jo...

• Climate change
• Compliance
• Financial reporting

Four Pillars 2021 edition - key updates

This information sheet provides an overview of the 2021 edition of The Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice Governance for New Zealand D...

IMHO: One responsibility directors often forget - Not sticking around too long

OPINION: Mike O'Donnell MInstD offers his views on what boards should deliver for their organisations.

• Chairing
• Director duties

Casino's broken Crown

Inquiry report into ASX-listed Crown Resorts Ltd  focuses on governance failures, risk management and culture. 

• Governance failures
• Organisational culture
• Risk oversight

Zoom room unlikely to replace the boardroom for New Zealand directors

MEDIA RELEASE: Findings from the latest GNDI Survey report

• COVID-19
• ESG
• Risk oversight