date 21 Mar 2024 read time 2 min to read Diversity and the arc of influence Boards need to more closely reflect the makeup of Aotearoa, Pasifika event hears. Board composition Diversity
date 19 Feb 2024 read time 4 min to read Elections - getting the right people on board Election outcomes dominate the media, but not so for the many companies and not-for-profit organisations that have elections each year. AGM Board composition Diversity
date 24 Nov 2023 read time 3 min to read Are boards asking the hard questions about disability? How can businesses and boards benefit by employing disabled people and what are the wider impacts on company culture? Find out more. Board composition Purpose
PODCAST date 21 Nov 2023 read time 16 min to listen Ep4: Things to Know About SMEs and NFPs David Glover on why his path to governance started with a desire to help start-ups. Board composition Fast-growth entities
PODCAST date 13 Nov 2023 read time 23 min to listen Ep3: Collective Decision Making and the Future of Whānau Marama Royal on iwi governance and achieving positive outcomes for whānau. Board composition Leadership Te Ao Māori
date 04 Oct 2023 read time 3 min to read NFPs under pressure from climate change Its also increasing demand for the services they provide. Board composition Climate change Not for profits
date 29 Sep 2023 read time 3 min to read I’m not special An ability to listen and observe helps experienced chair and business leader Paul Reid understand where people are coming from. Board composition Diversity
date 29 Sep 2023 read time 4 min to read Fighting to be heard ADHD NZ chair Darrin Bull on how lived experience on the board holds true to its purpose. Board composition Diversity
date 29 Sep 2023 read time 5 min to read Getting in the game A purpose-built programme is empowering women to take governance roles in rugby across Oceania. Board composition Diversity
date 11 Sep 2023 read time 2 min to read Who do your people trust? NFP boards need to understand who has their ear if they want to build a broad sense of trust in their communities. Board composition Not for profits
date 07 Sep 2023 read time 4 min to read Elizabeth Proust: women in leadership and boys clubs Elizabeth Proust AO says hard work isn’t enough for women to cut through the old boys' network. Board composition Board dynamics Leadership
date 21 Aug 2023 read time 1 min to read Growing Pacific Peoples in Governance Free workshops aim to understand the gaps in governance and support the growing need for Pacific voices on boards. Board composition Diversity
date 27 Jul 2023 read time 2 min to read Independent company directors: A lonely road? Do independent directors add value? The evidence is mixed. Board composition NZX
OPINION date 03 Jul 2023 read time 3 min to read IMHO: Can a board be an intangible asset? A well-chosen board of directors can boost the value of a company's intangible assets, but people aren’t intangible assets in themselves. Board composition Intangible assets
date 30 Jun 2023 read time 6 min to read Fountain of youth Expect to be challenged and expect change because young people have a different attitude to problem solving, and are long-term thinkers. Board composition Diversity
date 30 Jun 2023 read time 5 min to read Public defender Rodney Scott, a proud and passionate public servant, finds the perfect fit – not-for-profit boards and governance. Board composition Public sector
date 04 Apr 2023 read time 4 min to read Changes to NZX Corporate Governance Code and ESG Guidance Note released In the recent changes directors will be held more accountable to investors with a greater focus on ESG factors and reporting. Audit Board committees Board composition
date 31 Mar 2023 read time 3 min to read Are directors getting younger? US data shows the average age of directors has fallen since the start of the pandemic. What’s happening in New Zealand? Board composition Diversity
OPINION date 10 Feb 2023 read time 4 min to read IMHO: Going “overboard” What is the right number of directorships you should take on? Board composition Director duties
date 20 Dec 2022 read time 11 min to read Star power in boardroom Bringing a high-performance career in sport to governance has its benefits, but it can be sink or swim. Board composition Chairing
date 20 Dec 2022 read time 4 min to read Making connections Tania Te Rangingangana Simpson has found her place as a ‘connector and translator’. Board composition Diversity Te Ao Māori
date 20 Dec 2022 read time 3 min to read The future starts today, not tomorrow The Future Directors’ programme has helped 102 emerging directors overcome that first hurdle of getting their foot in the door. Board composition Diversity NZX
date 20 Dec 2022 read time 2 min to read From the operating table For Dr Liz Zhu, the world of governance and boards is a dramatic shift from working directly with patients. Board composition Diversity Leadership
date 12 Dec 2022 read time 3 min to read The trickle-down effect of diversity and inclusion The second episode of Across the Board, presented by Kirsten Patterson and Sonia Yee. Board composition Diversity
date 05 Dec 2022 read time 3 min to read What does it take to get a seat at the table? The first episode of seven-part podcast series Across the Board. Board composition Diversity
Opinion date 01 Dec 2022 read time 3 min to read IMHO: Learning how to kill it in the boardroom Mike O'Donnell MInstD on aspiring drummers and aspiring directors. Board composition Diversity
date 10 Nov 2022 read time 2 min to read The all-male board is making a swift comeback in Australia Four mining firms recently added to the S&P/ASX 200 have zero women on their boards. Board composition Diversity
PODCAST date 04 Oct 2022 read time 18 min to listen Board Matters podcast: "The accidental director" with Julia Chambers Julia's journey into governance and the boardroom involved a lot of serendipity. Board composition Diversity
date 30 Sep 2022 read time 5 min to read Mindful of cultural intelligence Rachel Afeaki-Taumoepeau encourages boards to be curious and better understand the differences and benefits between governance models. Board composition Diversity Leadership
date 30 Sep 2022 read time 2 min to read The missing thousands Mind the Gap says only 63 businesses will be reporting their gender pay gaps on their registry by October. Board composition Diversity ESG
OPINION date 29 Sep 2022 read time 3 min to read IMHO: Secrets of successful induction for directors Don’t throw your new director to the wolves. Board composition
date 06 Jul 2022 read time 7 min to read Examining healthcare Associate Member, Tom Varghese, on what boards can learn from Canterbury DHB's implosion. Board composition Strategic thinking