Purpose

type: Article
date: 06/10/25

Staying curious: Erica Seville on the art of governance

Staying curious: Erica Seville on the art of governance

The Public Sector Director of the Year 2025 shares how she approaches trust, leadership and learning in the boardroom.

Public sector
Purpose

type: Article
date: 29/07/25

Agility, values and purpose drive good public sector governance

Agility, values and purpose drive good public sector governance

Experienced in water services, energy and forestry governance, Brendon Green shares how boards can help deliver ‘Local Water Done Well’.

Public sector
Purpose

type: Article
date: 14/05/25

Public sector governance: Balancing purpose and pressure

Public sector governance: Balancing purpose and pressure

Why public boards must lead with clarity, resilience and long-term vision in a shifting political landscape.

Public sector
Purpose

type: Article
date: 04/04/25

Open eyes under water reforms

Open eyes under water reforms

Local Water Done Well could result in the creation of around 50 boards. Directors who join the new entities should have their eyes open.

Public sector
Purpose

type: Article
date: 01/04/25

Wellington changemakers receive governance top honour

Wellington changemakers receive governance top honour

Pushing for change and contributing to positive outcomes. Read about the significant mark two women have left on Aotearoa New Zealand.

Board composition
Purpose

type: Article
date: 28/03/25

Balancing governance, kaupapa Māori and commercial success

Balancing governance, kaupapa Māori and commercial success

Successfully governing Māori entities requires a unique mixture of boardroom skills.

Purpose
Te Ao Māori

type: Article
date: 20/03/25

A time-sensitive opportunity for charities to build financial sustainability

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

type: Article
date: 06/03/25

Multiplying the impact

Multiplying the impact

Could collaboration ease the pain in the for-purpose sector? Suzanne Cookson believes it can and that change can be multiplied by doing so.

Board meetings
Chairing
Not for profits