date 02 May 2024 read time 4 min to read What I’m reading – Kevin Jenkins Disruption, the rise of social media and some governance horror stories feature in this week's must-read. Director duties Disruption Future of work
date 24 Apr 2024 read time 3 min to read More than good intentions Scholarship recipient and Chair of Pregnancy Help, Rachel Vicars MInstD, says finance course gave her confidence to ask questions. Director duties Financial reporting Not for profits
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
date 23 Jun 2023 read time 3 min to read Making directors’ lives harder isn’t always bad Directors might act in a more self-interested way if they better understood legal risks . Director duties Liability
date 20 Mar 2023 read time 5 min to read GST on directors’ fees: Professional directors’ fees not eligible for GST New rulings by Inland Revenue on director's fees and GST will require some directors to review their current arrangements. Director duties Director remuneration
date 07 Mar 2023 read time 4 min to read Speaking out: clarity on expectations and values This is one of three opinion articles published as a package, looking at the issue of political neutrality in the public sector. Director duties Ethics
OPINION date 07 Mar 2023 read time 3 min to read IMHO: Applying the Four Pillars in a public sector setting This is one of three opinion articles published as a package, looking at the issue of political neutrality in the public sector. Director duties Ethics
OPINION date 07 Mar 2023 read time 3 min to read IMHO: Political neutrality in the public service This is one of three opinion articles published as a package, looking at the issue of political neutrality in the public sector. Director duties Ethics
date 10 Feb 2023 read time 2 min to read Seismic safety: Health and safety at work governance Are their inconsistencies in directors duties under the Building Act and HSWA? Director duties Health and safety Risk oversight
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
Opinion date 30 Jan 2023 read time 3 min to read Directors are already ahead of the curve on ESG Casting a governance lens over the Companies Amendment Bill it is difficult to see much risk to directors. Compliance Director duties ESG
date 27 Jan 2023 read time 2 min to read Challenging times ahead How to help your business deal with a recession in 2023 Director duties Wellbeing
date 23 Dec 2022 read time 5 min to read Submission on the Business Payment Practices Bill We applaud this Bill as a response to the concerns raised by small businesses, but suggest better adherance to governance best practice. Director duties SME
date 22 Dec 2022 read time 5 min to read Submission on the Companies (Directors Duties) Amendment Bill While we support the Bill’s intentions there are options that may better address its objectives. Director duties Long-termism Shareholders
date 20 Dec 2022 read time 4 min to read Directing business in heavy weather With New Zealand facing a series of macroeconomic and existential challenges, fresh and clear thinking is needed. Climate change Director duties Stakeholders
date 08 Dec 2022 read time 7 min to read IoD submission on the Charities Amendment Bill 2022 Our submission addresses three key areas. Accountability Director duties Not for profits
date 06 Dec 2022 read time 4 min to read Climate knowledge is invaluable Boards need to take their “treehugging” executive directors very seriously say Sir Jonathan Porritt. Climate change Director duties
date 01 Nov 2022 read time 2 min to read Directors lens on the transport sector Freight and passengers will need to be moved in new ways if New Zealand is to reach the government's net zero carbon target. Climate change Director duties ESG
date 27 Oct 2022 read time 3 min to read Directors duties: When should directors take creditor interests into account? Do directors need to consider the interests of creditors, in addition to shareholders, into account? Court decisions Director duties Solvency
date 05 Oct 2022 read time 4 min to read Risky business Can you be found to be a de facto director if you’ve resigned from office? Court decisions Director duties
PODCAST date 04 Oct 2022 read time 14 min to listen Board Matters podcast: "Wayfinding Pae Ora" with Chris Webber Wayfinding comes from the Pacific navigation methodology – how do we find our way to places? Director duties Te Ao Māori Wellbeing
date 30 Sep 2022 read time 6 min to read Turn the heat on directors Dr Rod Carr says action will happen fast if directors are made liable for the consequences of their decisions. Climate change Compliance Director duties
date 30 Sep 2022 read time 4 min to read Fair is fair The Financial Markets Authority has new responsibilities, new powers and a new approach based around outcomes. Climate change Compliance Director duties
date 30 Sep 2022 read time 4 min to read Balancing act Listed company boards have a tricky risk environment to manage, says Joost van Amelsfort, chief executive of NZ RegCo. Compliance Director duties Financial reporting
Opinion date 30 Sep 2022 read time 6 min to read IMHO: The future of corporate governance: what if the trees had a say? Four implications of the extension of legal person-hood to living ecosystems which might affect you sooner than you think. Director duties Long-termism Stakeholders
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