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
Opinion date 23 Nov 2022 read time 5 min to read IMHO: ESG - where is the love for the ‘S’? Time for it to be given equal measure to the E and G at the board table. ESG Not for profits Reporting frameworks
Opinion date 30 Sep 2022 read time 6 min to read IMHO: The future of corporate governance: what if the trees had a say? Four implications of the extension of legal person-hood to living ecosystems which might affect you sooner than you think. Director duties Long-termism Stakeholders
PODCAST date 28 Sep 2022 read time 17 min to listen Board Matters podcast: "Value creation" with Jonathan Mason Jonathan Mason CFInstD’s list of important director duties is strongly focussed on the practical needs of a business. Director duties Not for profits Shareholders
date 13 Sep 2022 read time 4 min to read Whither the ESG revolution? Progress on ESG will require effective incentives, and creating them is far from being straightforward. ESG Reporting frameworks Stakeholders
date 02 Sep 2022 read time 3 min to read Governing for the long-term A consistent theme emerges from analysis in both Australia and New Zealand. Director duties Long-termism Shareholders
PODCAST date 30 Aug 2022 read time 11 min to listen Board Matters podcast: "Where to from here?" with Melanie Templeton Melanie Templeton MInstD on the evolution of governance and the role of directors shaping New Zealand's future. Long-termism Stakeholders Te Ao Māori
date 18 Aug 2022 read time 6 min to read Demand for “ethical” investments not matched by quality information (yet) FMA review highlights difficulty for investors to assess ESG disclosures. Data ESG Financial reporting
PODCAST date 09 Aug 2022 read time 15 min to listen Board Matters podcast Directors share their unique perspectives on governance in this new podcast series. ESG Long-termism Stakeholders
date 06 Jul 2022 read time 2 min to read ESG “backlash” – Fact, fiction or a bit of both? Questions have been raised about the efficacy of ESG investing. Compliance ESG Long-termism
date 06 Jul 2022 read time 8 min to read Perfect storm There is light on the horizon but challenges remain as New Zealand navigates through the global supply chain chaos. Covid-19 Director duties Stakeholders
date 05 Jul 2022 read time 3 min to read Unifying force Dr Jim Mather CMInstD on the new Kotahitanga – Principles of Māori Governance course. Board composition ESG Stakeholders
OPINION date 03 Jun 2022 read time 5 min to read IMHO: Four reasons not-for-profit governance is hard NFPs lack crucial feedback loops that are a natural feature of commercial operations. Not for profits Productivity Purpose
date 26 May 2022 read time 4 min to read Governance in our time Kirsten Patterson on the stakeholder v shareholder panel discussion at the 2022 Leadership Conference. Shareholders Stakeholders
date 01 Apr 2022 read time 3 min to read Three questions directors should ask about net-zero transition US public and large private companies are under pressure to publicly disclose their plans to transition to net-zero carbon emissions. Climate change Reporting frameworks Stakeholders
date 01 Apr 2022 read time 4 min to read Larry Fink’s shell game BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s version of stakeholder capitalism is based on conceptual sleight of hand. CEOs Shareholders Stakeholders
date 27 Jan 2022 read time 1 min to read On the 2022 board agenda Eight issues for boards to keep in mind as they consider and carry out their 2022 agendas. Climate change Cyber security Diversity