date 18 Mar 2024 read time 3 min to read Worker exploitation: Ignorance is no longer a defence Modern slavery is out in the open and benefits businesses says Tania Donaldson, Manager of Employment System Guidance & Engagement (MBIE). Accountability Liability Supply chains
date 18 Dec 2023 read time 4 min to read The pressing issues for Kiwi CEOs Heading into 2024 and facing tougher conditions, flexibility will be key. CEOs Cyber security ESG
date 24 Nov 2023 read time 35 min to read Director Sentiment Survey 2023 report Inflation and the cost of living has emerged as the issue that has boards most worried, according to the Director Sentiment Survey 2023. Board evaluation Climate change Conflict of interests
date 17 Nov 2023 read time 4 min to read Clash of sentiment on seasonal workers NZ wants more seasonal workers – but Pacific nations no longer want to be the ‘outposts’ that ‘grow’ them. Supply chains Trade
date 15 Nov 2023 read time 2 min to read Risky business: Thinking about board oversight Usual business risks are mounting, joined by climate, cyber and other risks. Is your board thinking about its risk oversight? Risk oversight Supply chains
date 10 Nov 2023 read time 3 min to read Real climate strategy, not aspirational thinking Decarbonising the economy will require a new, realistic assessment of options, according to KPMG’s 30 Voices on 2030 report. Climate change Supply chains
date 02 Nov 2023 read time 5 min to read Five key risks facing global food and beverage companies Directors of New Zealand food and beverage companies need to be across five key global risks facing their sector. Insurance Supply chains
date 19 Oct 2023 read time 4 min to read Entering uncharted waters: Governance outtake Summary and actions for boards from Tim Groser's 2023 Leadership Conference presentation. Climate change Covid-19 Supply chains
date 04 Oct 2023 read time 4 min to read Author says sufficient due diligence needed to do business in China New bookThe China Tightrope sets out the faultlines that NZ businesses will need to navigate. Due diligence Human rights Supply chains
date 29 Sep 2023 read time 4 min to read Facing up to human rights risk In a complex geopolitical environment, boards must ensure an appropriate oversight of practices that have an impact on human rights. Due diligence Human rights Risk oversight
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 30 Jun 2023 read time 4 min to read Pulling their socks up A century-old business knows how to respond in a crisis thanks to resilience being part of its DNA. Supply chains Talent
date 30 Jun 2023 read time 4 min to read How to survive and thrive in a shaky economy Businesses can rely on old- fashioned deal-making to weather stormy times, says experienced chair and director Mike O’Donnell. Supply chains Trade
date 04 May 2023 read time 5 min to read A new playbook for combating supply chain disruption Boards must think outside the square, monitoring and re-evaluating their supply chain processes to ensure they can minimise disruptions. Long-termism Supply chains
date 31 Mar 2023 read time 5 min to read Modern slavery exists, but where? Modern boards need to govern faster than the speed of change. Unlocking digital board agility will be crucial to future success. Accountability Ethics Human rights
date 06 Mar 2023 read time 3 min to read Growing the avocado world – respect, people and the future Referred to as the superstar of fruits, this fleshy, green, buttery produce will be under the spotlight at The World Avocado Congress. Supply chains Trade
date 07 Feb 2023 read time 4 min to read The next ESG frontier is genetically modified food The next test for the ESG purists is likely to be food security. Climate change ESG Supply chains
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 How to tackle the labour market From global conditions to immigration settings to fair pay agreements, boards need to be more attuned than ever. Organisational culture Supply chains Talent
OPINION date 11 Nov 2022 read time 6 min to read IMHO: Getting on top of supply chain emissions Blockchain and the future of supply chains, ESG traceability and reporting. Supply chains
date 30 Sep 2022 read time 4 min to read It starts at the top Toitū Tahua chair Bridget Coates says clear board leadership is arguably the most important lever for change in the climate battle. Climate change Leadership Reporting frameworks
date 30 Sep 2022 read time 3 min to read Chilling trade winds Rising inflation and labour shortages have added to the Covid-19 melting pot, crippling global supply chains and trade growth. Covid-19 Disruption Supply chains
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 09 Jun 2022 read time 60 min to read Submission on Modern Slavery IoD has submitted on MBIE’s set of proposals to help prevent modern slavery and worker exploitation. ESG Ethics Human rights