date 25 Jan 2024 read time 3 min to read Shareholder activism Shareholder activism isn’t a black swan; it is a risk that must be managed alongside any other corporate risk. Shareholders Stakeholders
date 18 Dec 2023 read time 5 min to read Spreading its wings World-renowned ecosanctuary Zealandia gives its whole board the opportunity to fly. Covid-19 Innovation Stakeholders
date 22 Sep 2023 read time 3 min to read Lessons from a leading director: Governance outtake Want to learn from a leading director? Try this 2023 IoD Leadership Conference outtake. Long-termism Not for profits Stakeholders
date 20 Sep 2023 read time 3 min to read The rising cost of audit fees KPMG’s 2023 Audit Quality Transparency Report. Audit ESG Stakeholders
OPINION date 05 Sep 2023 read time 3 min to read IMHO: The power of PR and communications professionals at the board table Experienced communications practitioners can provide boards with a valuable strategic advantage. Crisis management Stakeholders
OPINION date 25 Aug 2023 read time 4 min to read IMHO: The five key roles of the board chair At the 2023 Not-For-Profit Chairs Forum, Richard Westlake CFInstD outlined five key considerations when chairing a board. Chairing Shareholders Stakeholders
date 08 Aug 2023 read time 3 min to read 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
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 Jun 2023 read time 4 min to read Embracing stakeholder capitalism: Governance outtakes Engaging with, and delivering for, key stakeholders, and understanding their needs, is crucial for long-term sustainability. Leadership Long-termism Stakeholders
date 22 May 2023 read time 2 min to read Budget 2023 - Governance highlights Pre-budget announcements didn’t take all the surprises out of the Budget, when viewed through a governance lens. Climate change Stakeholders
date 23 Mar 2023 read time 4 min to read Faith, hope and...choice: Larry Fink’s latest chairman’s letter to investors Blackrock chair's long-awaited annual letter is here. Here are the highlights. ESG Shareholders Stakeholders
date 16 Mar 2023 read time 2 min to read Transparency and the non-negotiables Impact reporting is becoming non-negotiable where the facts have to speak for themselves, according to KPMG’s Kay Baldock. Accountability Organisational culture Stakeholders
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 11 min to read Top 5 issues for directors in 2023 Boards and directors are facing myriad challenges and many of these will only increase in scale and importance. Climate change Cyber security Long-termism
date 20 Dec 2022 read time 4 min to read The emperor’s new clothes Stakeholders are looking for substance so it’s time to make decisions about sustainability ambitions for the organisations you lead. CEOs Climate change Reporting frameworks
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