Finance

When GST and PAYE go unpaid: The governance red flags for directors

Tax governance isn’t optional – it’s central to solvency, reputation and director duties.

• Director duties
• Liability

Steering clear of storms: Hard lessons for New Zealand boards

Good governance isn’t just structure – it’s vigilance, swift adaptability and tough capital calls in uncertain economic waters.

• Board evaluation

A time-sensitive opportunity for charities to build financial sustainability

The JBWere Bequest Report 2025 highlights an opportunity for charitable organisations to strengthen financial resilience.

• Family business
• Not for profits
• Purpose

Credit crunch and green shoots: navigating New Zealand’s economic headwinds

Directors face a mixed bag of cautious optimism and pressing financial challenges.

Governance implications – 2024 HYEFU and Budget Policy Statement

Financial updates from Treasury may impact not-for-profit boards.

• Not for profits

A useful last resort: pursuing directors personally for unpaid company debts

What if you are owed money and you believe a director is in breach of their duties?

• From our sponsors

Towards good governance in the financial system of Aotearoa

Watch the discussion with RBNZ Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby.

What I’m Reading – Jeff Galt

In this week’s recommendation, the auditing profession is under the spotlight, revealing a need for directors to dig into the numbers. 

• Conflict of interests
• What I'm Reading