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
date 11 May 2022 read time 2 min to read An opportunity for impact Recommendations for regulating modern slavery in supply chains in Aotearoa New Zealand. Director duties ESG Supply chains
date 10 Mar 2022 read time 6 min to read Russia-Ukraine conflict and long-distance, long-term board governance Is the current conflict on your board agenda? Cyber security Purpose Supply chains
date 17 Dec 2021 read time 15 min to read The top five issues for directors in 2022 Active regulators, ethics, global travel and supply chains, the talent shortage and climate – again. Climate change Ethics Leadership
date 02 Dec 2021 read time 3 min to read How well do you know your supply chain? Ethical supply chains and procurement are becoming a strategic priority for more businesses. ESG Ethics Supply chains
date 24 Sep 2021 read time 5 min to read Cyber risk and supply chains Supply chain vulnerabilities are among the most significant cyber threats facingorganisations today. Covid-19 Cyber security Supply chains
date 24 Sep 2021 read time 2 min to read Working for peanuts Pic Picot is seeking to overcome supply chain disruption by growing his own. Peanuts, that is. Fast-growth entities SME Supply chains
date 09 Sep 2021 read time 3 min to read The keys to building a more resilient business Looking at current and emerging risks, one thing is clear: Organisations must be resilient. More than ever, resilience is crucial to… Risk oversight Supply chains
date 28 Jun 2021 read time 2 min to read Have you counted your slaves? New Zealand households spend more than $30 per week on products implicated in modern slavery. Human rights Supply chains Trade
date 18 Jun 2021 read time 3 min to read NZ needs to act now to ensure resilient supply chains Resilient supply chains rank fourth in the top 10 priorities for industry leaders in the KPMG Agribusiness Agenda report for 2021. Covid-19 Supply chains Trade
date 01 Jun 2021 read time 4 min to read Ignorance is no defence for modern slavery Questions around Gloriavale’s honey production business highlight the legal and moral risks that modern slavery raises for directors. ESG Human rights Reporting frameworks
date 18 Dec 2020 read time 12 min to read The top five issues for directors in 2021 The top five issues which should be top of mind for directors in 2021. Climate change Covid-19 Cyber security
date 08 Dec 2020 read time 5 min to read CEOs adapting to COVID-19 KPMG’s Executive Chair Matt Prichard reflects on the shift in priorities revealed in its latest CEO Outlook survey and pulse-check. CEOs Climate change Covid-19
date 06 Aug 2020 read time 2 min to read Modern slavery in supply chains and COVID-19 COVID-19 has demonstrated that strong and robust supply chains are important, especially in times of economic uncertainty. Covid-19 ESG Human rights
date 13 Jul 2020 read time 3 min to read World views Global Network of Director Institutes members reflect on the choices, compromises, and connections made amid COVID-19. Covid-19 Leadership Stakeholders
date 30 Oct 2019 read time 5 min to read Revolt against slavery If you are a company that is global, or is part of a global supply chain, there is a likelihood that you will be caught up by the… Conduct ESG Ethics
date 30 Aug 2019 read time 5 min to read Migrant exploitation The Labour Inspectorate is taking a tactical approach with prosecutions, signalling to New Zealand companies a responsibility to ensure… Supply chains