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IMHO: Des Hunt says the old boys' network is holding New Zealand back

OPINION: Many NZ companies’ underperform because their boards are conservative, lack industry experience, and lack the necessary aptitude an...

New Years Honours 2021

The IoD congratulates the following members who have received honours in recognition of the contribution made in their respective fields.

Do you understand your D&O insurance?

New legal decisions, the risk of class actions and directors’ personal risk profiles were canvassed at a Directors and Officers (D&O) Worksh...

• Insurance

COVID-19 and tax: The implications for governance

Tax developments that directors should be aware of.

• COVID-19
• Liability

A year of long tails and shop windows

The direction of travel in M&A activity and litigation in 2021.

• COVID-19
• Mergers and acquisitions

Literally moving mountains

Leading public sector governance has been recognised in the Public Service Commission Spirit of Service Awards.

• Diversity
• Public sector

The top five issues for directors in 2021

The top five issues which should be top of mind for directors in 2021.

• Climate change
• COVID-19
• Cybersecurity

The Trusts Act 2019: Implications for trustees of charitable trusts and NFPs

Webcast outlines compliance requirements, trustee obligations and issues for trustees to be aware of to prepare for the changes to the Trust...

• Director duties
• Not for profits

For those who are bold, there are opportunities

Highlights from the IoD breakfast event on climate-related disclosures held 12 November 2020.

• Climate change
• ESG
• Financial reporting

CEOs adapting to COVID-19

KPMG’s Executive Chair Matt Prichard reflects on the shift in priorities revealed in its latest CEO Outlook survey and pulse-check.

• CEOs
• Climate change
• COVID-19

Organisations upended by COVID-19, but directors see glimmers of hope ahead

MEDIA RELEASE: COVID-19 had a starring role in IoD's and ASB’s 2020 Director Sentiment Survey.

• Board composition
• COVID-19
• Insurance

Six challenges facing insider CEOS in 2021

Research in the US suggests boards should think carefully before appointing an “insider CEO” to lead through the impact of COVID-19.

• CEOs
• COVID-19

Realising the climate opportunity

The transition to a low-carbon economy will create new revenue streams and provide avenues to reduce costs.

• Climate change
• Future of work

Community spirit wins West Coaster Eric de Boer a First Steps in Governance awar...

MEDIA RELEASE: Eric de Boer has been awarded a Canterbury Branch First Steps in Governance award.

Fit to lead in the new world economy

What qualities do directors need, and what questions should they be asking, to help their organisations reset for growth and success?

• ESG

Head of the class action

The Supreme Court has decided a class action against insurance company Southern Response can proceed on an opt-out basis.

• Court decisions
• Insurance

IFRS Foundation consults on global sustainability reporting

The trustees of the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation have published a consultation paper to identify the demand from s...

• Climate change
• ESG
• Reporting frameworks

Will we ever be post-COVID?

Community Trust leaders look at the impact of COVID-19 through a lens that may be useful for directors across many organisations – commercia...

• COVID-19
• Not for profits

Webcast: How can we lift the performance of boards?

Governance fit for the future webcast held in October 2019 is available on demand for members of the Institute of Directors to view....

• Director duties
• Innovation

Lessons learned

Kiwi director Sir Colin Maiden talks about the lessons he learned in a governance career that spanned academia, energy, healthcare, the medi...