date 18 Dec 2023 read time 5 min to read Mixing politics and governance Strong governance provides community confidence. Diversity Leadership Public sector
date 14 Sep 2023 read time 4 min to read Public accounting for public accountability Governments impose accounting standards on private entities but rarely meet the same standards themselves. Public sector Reporting frameworks
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 09 Jun 2023 read time 30 mins to read Governance Update – May 2023 Our May 2023 Governance Update summarises domestic and international changes in the governance landscape over the preceding year. Climate change Diversity ESG
date 31 Mar 2023 read time 2 min to read Renewables are the new oil National’s Christopher Luxon promises to enable renewable electricity projects. Climate change ESG Public sector
date 09 Mar 2023 read time 4 min to read Future of local governance Dame Kerry Prendergast gives her views on governance issues raised in the IoD submission on the Future for Local Government draft report. Public sector
date 02 Mar 2023 read time 16 min to read Submission on the Future for Local Government draft report Directors play a key role in local government and local governance through CCOs, port companies, independent appointments and more. Public sector
date 20 Dec 2022 read time 3 min to read Does Aotearoa need a minister of cyber security? It’s only a matter of time before the world follows Australia’s lead and turns cyber security into a dedicated portfolio. Cyber security Public sector
date 13 Dec 2022 read time 4 min to read This board will not get bored The directors of our new public media company will face a fascinating set of challenges. Public sector Purpose
date 13 Dec 2022 read time 4 min to read CCO governance during transition The absence of trust or transparency should be a warning sign to CCO boards and to councillors. Public sector Purpose
date 17 Nov 2022 read time 3 min to read IoD submission on the parliamentary term The IoD supports a move to a four year parliamentary term. Leadership Public sector
date 30 Sep 2022 read time 6 min to read Vision of health Co-governance structure brings a unique opportunity for transformational change. Crisis management Public sector
date 30 Sep 2022 read time 5 min to read An ace in the pack Dr Ashley Bloomfield is ready to sit at a different table after his high-stakes hand in New Zealand’s Covid-19 response. Board management relationship CEOs Covid-19
Opinion date 01 Sep 2022 read time 4 min to read IMHO: Opening the boardroom door Should the board meetings of large publicly-funded entities be open to the public? Public sector
WEBCAST date 31 May 2022 read time 45 min to watch The Technical Series: Office of the Auditor General (OAG) The key challenges and opportunities for public sector entities to improve how they report on their performance. Audit Public sector Reporting frameworks
date 27 May 2022 read time 3 min to read An informal climate public private partnership The Budget signalled a policy of collaboration with New Zealand’s business leaders. Climate change Public sector
OPINION date 02 Mar 2022 read time 2 min to read IMHO: How green is your Budget? Review of Murray Petrie’s Environmental Governance and Greening of Fiscal Policy. Climate change Public sector
date 17 Dec 2021 read time 4 min to read Where is your auditor? A shortage of auditors is threatening the ability of companies to meet their statutory reporting obligations. Audit Public sector
OPINION date 27 Aug 2021 read time 4 min to read IMHO: A vote for blockchain in local body elections Our current voting methods are not serving us as well as they used to. AGM Decision making Public sector
date 28 Dec 2020 read time 3 min to read Literally moving mountains Leading public sector governance has been recognised in the Public Service Commission Spirit of Service Awards. Diversity Public sector
date 18 Dec 2020 read time 60 min to read Boardroom magazine - December January 2021 Building your professional body for the future | The top 5 issues directors face in 2020 | IoD Rules review | D&O insurance Climate change Covid-19 Cyber security
OPINION date 09 Nov 2020 read time 14 min to read Local government: A case for governance repair Peter McKinlay, strategic public policy consultant, provides a view on local government governance and how it can be strengthened. Leadership Organisational culture Public sector
date 15 Oct 2020 read time 1 min to read A new Public Service Act The Government has implemented the most significant overhaul of New Zealand’s Public Service in 30 years by replacing the State Sector Act… Public sector
date 21 Aug 2020 read time 9 min to read Submission on Phase 2 of the Reserve Bank Act review - consultation 2 The Institute of Directors’ submission on Phase 2 of the Reserve Bank Act review - Consultation 2. Public sector
date 14 Aug 2020 read time 2 min to read State Sector Act reform The State Sector Act 1988 has now been repealed and replaced with a new Public Service Act 2020 (which came into force on 07 August 2020). Public sector
MEDIA RELEASE date 28 May 2020 read time 1 min to read Latest state sector diversity stats bode well for state bodies and country, says... Diverse and innovative governance of New Zealand’s state sector boards and committees is now more important than ever. Board composition Diversity Public sector
date 05 Sep 2019 read time 3 min to read Submission on the Productivity Commission’s draft report into local government f... The Institute of Directors’ submission on the Productivity Commission’s draft report into local government funding and financing. Public sector
MEDIA RELEASE date 10 Apr 2019 read time 2 min to read Fundamental change to school boards not justified The Institute of Directors (IoD) is concerned by recommendations of the Tomorrow’s Schools Independent Taskforce. Public sector
date 05 Apr 2019 read time 10 min to read Submission on the report by the Tomorrow’s Schools Independent Taskforce The Institute of Directors' submission on the independent taskforce's report on the Tomorrow's Schools' review. Public sector
date 05 Apr 2019 read time 7 min to read Submission on the Reform of Vocational Education The Institute of Directors' submission on the Government's consultation discussion document on vocational education reform. Public sector
date 29 Jan 2019 read time 4 min to read Submission on Phase 2 of the Reserve Bank Act Review Institute of Directors' submission on the Treasury's consultation document on the Reserve Bank Act 1989 review phase 2. Board composition Public sector
date 19 Oct 2018 read time 5 min to read Submission on the reform of the State Sector Act 1988 The Institute of Directors' submission on the State Services Commission's discussion document on the proposed reform of the State Sector… Public sector