Liability

COVID-19 updates 21 September

Some IoD courses and events may be affected by changes to alert levels. Read more

Future IoD

We are now working on transitioning to the new IoD Rules. Find out more

Brave new world – Trusts post the Trusts Act 2019

date: 01 Jul 2021
read time: 3 min to read

Brave new world – Trusts post the Trusts Act 2019

The new Act has changed the trust landscape in New Zealand.

Liability
Not for profits

D&O checklist

date: 04 May 2021
read time: 1 min to read

D&O checklist

Assess the effectiveness of your D&O insurance cover.

Insurance
Liability

ABC of D&O insurance

date: 03 May 2021
read time: 13 min to watch

ABC of D&O insurance

Understand D&O policy structures.

Insurance
Liability

Why not be a director?

date: 20 Apr 2021
read time: 3 min to read

Why not be a director?

Being a director is not for the faint hearted. It can be a full on, demanding and daunting role.

COVID-19
Director duties
Liability

Cartel criminalisation now in force

date: 08 Apr 2021
read time: 1 min to read

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

Hard knocks

date: 15 Mar 2021
read time: 3 min to read

Hard knocks

Concussion in rugby is now understood to provide short-term and long-term health risks.

Health and safety
Liability

Submission on class actions and litigation funding

date: 12 Mar 2021
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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

COVID-19 and tax: The implications for governance

date: 07 Jan 2021
read time: 3 min to read

COVID-19 and tax: The implications for governance

Tax developments that directors should be aware of.

COVID-19
Liability