date 25 Jan 2022 read time 4 min to read Potential double liability for directors of insolvent companies A director of an insolvent company may potentially have concurrent liability under the Companies Act 1993 and the Fair Trading Act 1986. Court decisions Director duties Solvency
date 17 Dec 2021 read time 4 min to read Enabling directors The Companies (Directors Duties) Amendment Bill makes it clear that companies are able to act as responsible corporate citizens. Director duties
date 02 Dec 2021 read time 2 min to read Independent review of Westpac provides good reminders for all boards The report into Westpac New Zealand’s risk governance practices provides useful reminders for boards. Director duties Risk oversight
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 1 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 29 Oct 2021 read time 3 min to read One bad decision can be life changing for directors Being on boards isn’t something you should take lightly. Decision making Director duties
date 22 Oct 2021 read time 1 min to read Company director fined under HSWA 2015 A reminder for directors to comply with health and safety obligations under the Act. Court decisions Director duties Health and safety
