date 29 Sep 2023 read time 3 min to read Great expectations In an era of climate change litigation, the duties of directors will evolve to reflect changing social expectations. Climate change Director duties
date 25 Aug 2023 read time 1 min to read Institute of Directors’ Mainzeal statement The Supreme Court has released its decision in the Mainzeal case, and it may have far-reaching effects on New Zealand’s director community Court decisions Director duties Liability
date 25 Aug 2023 read time 3 min to read Mainzeal – creditor protection, but cold comfort for directors The Supreme Court dismissed appeals by the directors in Richard Ciliang Yan v Mainzeal Property and Construction Limited. Court decisions Director duties Liability
date 25 Aug 2023 read time 3 min to read Eating the environment for breakfast?: Governance outtakes Climate change frequently dominates the E in ESG, but what should boards be considering in relation to “the environment”. Director duties ESG
date 03 Aug 2023 read time 2 min to read The Companies (Directors Duties) Amendment Act 2023 is now law The Act amends section 131 of the Companies Act 1993 to “clarify” directors may consider a wide range of factors in making decisions. Director duties ESG Stakeholders
date 27 Jul 2023 read time 3 min to read GNDI Survey Report reveals long-term focus critical for success A survey by the Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI) reveals long-term strategy is now critical. Director duties Diversity
date 30 Jun 2023 read time 2 min to read How to deal with insolvency Insolvency can have a number of implications for directors. Here is what you should – and shouldn’t – do. Director duties Liability Solvency
date 23 Jun 2023 read time 2 min to read Transparency is your shield You don’t have to make an improper decision for a conflict of interests to get you into hot water. Conflict of interests Director duties Transparency
Panel Discussion • 1 CPD Unpacking governance for SMEs: Adding value time 5:15pm—6:45pm date 28 May 2024 location Dunedin
Panel Discussion • 1 CPD Unpacking governance for SMEs and start-ups time 5pm—6:30pm date 30 May 2024 location Wanaka
Panel Discussion • 1 CPD Unpacking governance for SMEs: Advisory boards time 5pm—6:30pm date 25 Jul 2024 location Wanaka
Panel Discussion • 1 CPD Unpacking governance for SMEs: Adding value time 5pm—6:30pm date 26 Sep 2024 location Wanaka
