Economy and society

The Economic Power of Gender Equality

Reasearch shows that diversity and equal roles for women delivers better results for people, for the planet and for profits.

• Climate change
• Diversity

Insights from Māori directors

Is progress being made on fair remuneration for directors in the Māori economy?

‘Just start trading’: how to open the door to India

Keynote speaker Dr Reuben Abraham gives a taste of what to expect at the IoD’s Leadership Conference in May.

• Trade

Directors’ fees on the move?

Economic volatility is likely to be driving movement in directors’ fees.

KPMG review shows bank profit plateau for 2023

Banking sector review challenges New Zealand directors to add value to their organisations.

• Cyber security

Company Directors' Course Rarotonga

Held in Rarotonga, this Company Directors’ Course is for those wanting to disconnect from work to focus on deep diving into governance.

• Board meetings
• ESG
• Ethics

IMHO: Driving productivity while minimising risk

Boards need to understand innovation if they are to drive productivity in their organisations.

• Productivity

Embrace diversity because the ‘tipping point’ is close

Demographer Paul Spoonley says a great transformation is under way in New Zealand.

• Diversity
• Talent

The global economy has yet to turn the corner

The World Bank’s latest forecast finds that most economies will grow slowly in 2024 and 2025 than they did in the decade before Covid-19.

• Trade

Don’t extrapolate last year’s trends for the global economy

Given persistent market volatility, the chances of a robust worldwide economic recovery appear slim despite unexpected resilience in 2023.

Confronting Our Four Biggest Economic Challenges

New thinking is needed to address climate change, faltering development strategies and the breakdown of globalisation.

• Climate change

Director Sentiment Survey 2023: NFP insights

Key insights into the views and concerns of directors in the NFP sector.

• Not for profits

Director Sentiment Survey 2023 report

Inflation and the cost of living has emerged as the issue that has boards most worried, according to the Director Sentiment Survey 2023.

• Board evaluation
• Climate change
• Conflict of interests

Clash of sentiment on seasonal workers

NZ wants more seasonal workers – but Pacific nations no longer want to be the ‘outposts’ that ‘grow’ them.

• Supply chains
• Trade

Real climate strategy, not aspirational thinking

Decarbonising the economy will require a new, realistic assessment of options, according to KPMG’s 30 Voices on 2030 report.

• Climate change
• Supply chains

Five key risks facing global food and beverage companies

Directors of New Zealand food and beverage companies need to be across five key global risks facing their sector.

• Insurance
• Supply chains

Entering uncharted waters: Governance outtake

Summary and actions for boards from Tim Groser's 2023 Leadership Conference presentation.

• Climate change
• Covid-19
• Supply chains

Corporate failure is a valuable asset that’s hard to protect

It’s important for organisations to understand the economies of negative information assets.

• Intangible assets

IMHO: Five reasons charities should think about environmental sustainability

Sustainability strategy starts from a commitment to be on the right side of history.

• ESG
• Ethics
• Not for profits

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

IMHO: Mandate shift – considering the impact from investments, too

Trustees should consider the purpose of, and impact, their organisations make, not just grow investments.

• Not for profits

Having a purposeful purpose: Governance outtakes

Putting your values into action is increasingly important for engaging stakeholders and attracting and retaining employees.

• Purpose
• Stakeholders
• Supply chains

Hipkins warns climate impacts are already here

Climate change has already pushed New Zealand into recession, says Prime Minister Chris Hipkins.

• Climate change
• ESG

Immigration improves labour markets

Improved immigration policy could help relieve the pressure on a tight labour market and drive up productivity.

• Covid-19
• Talent