Policy and advocacy

date: 09 Jun 2022
read time: 60 min to read

Submission on Modern Slavery

IoD has submitted on MBIE’s set of proposals to help prevent modern slavery and worker exploitation.

ESG
Ethics
Human rights

date: 29 Apr 2022
read time: 10 min to read

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

date: 27 Jan 2022
read time: 12 min to read

Submission on NZX Corporate Governance Code

The NZX has been seeking feedback on the scope of the proposed review of the NZX Code.

Annual reporting
NZX

date: 30 Nov 2021
read time: 3 min to read

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

date: 23 Nov 2021
read time: 5 min to read

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

date: 11 Nov 2021
read time: 3 min to read

Submission to Minister on the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill

The IoD raises concerns about the proposed director liability regime.

Director duties
Liability

date: 23 Sep 2021
read time: 3 min to read

Proposed financial reporting exemptions

FMA is considering introducing relief for insolvent Financial Market Conduct reporting entities

Director duties
Financial reporting
Solvency

date: 22 Jul 2021
read time: 4 mins to read

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 profits

date: 31 May 2021
read time: 5 min to read

Submission on the Incorporated Societies Bill

The IoD welcomes efforts to modernise the legal framework for incorporated societies.

Conflicts of interest
Director duties
Financial reporting

date: 28 May 2021
read time: 9 min to read

Submission on the Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other Matter...

The Bill mandates climate-related disclosures by certain FMC reporting entities.

Annual reporting
Climate change
Director duties

date: 30 Apr 2021
read time: 6 min to read

Submission on strengthening body corporate governance

The IoD submitted on the Unit Titles (Strengthening Body Corporate Governance and Other Matters) Amendment Bill.

Accountability
Annual reporting
Conflicts of interest

date: 11 Mar 2021
read time: 13 min to read

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

date: 13 Jan 2021
read time: 4 min to read

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 frameworks

date: 21 Oct 2020
read time: 13 min to read

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

date: 21 Aug 2020
read time: 9 min to read

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

date: 30 Mar 2020
read time: 4 min to read

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
Conduct
Director duties

date: 25 Mar 2020
read time: 1 min to read

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…

Covid-19
Liability

date: 28 Feb 2020
read time: 7 min to read

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 frameworks
Stakeholders

date: 14 Feb 2020
read time: 5 min to read

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 profits

date: 16 Dec 2019
read time: 8 min to read

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

IoD courses and events under ORANGE - update 14 April 2022

Submissions

Submission on Modern Slavery

Submission on Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standard 1: Climate-related Disclosur...

Submission on NZX Corporate Governance Code

Submission on class actions and litigation funding

Submission on Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standard 1: Climate-related Disclosur...

Submission to Minister on the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill

Proposed financial reporting exemptions

Further consultation on modernising the Charities Act 2005

Submission on the Incorporated Societies Bill

Submission on the Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other Matter...

Submission on strengthening body corporate governance

Submission on class actions and litigation funding

Submission on IFRS Foundation’s consultation paper on sustainability reporting

Submission on Phase 2 of the Reserve Bank Act review - consultation 3

Submission on Phase 2 of the Reserve Bank Act review - consultation 2

Submission on the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Bill

Emergency petition to empower directors to govern in extraordinary times

Feedback on the Sustainable Finance Forum’s Interim Report

Submission on the Education and Training Bill

Submission on climate-related financial disclosures