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The realities of school governance; lessons from the Chair

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IoD welcomes clarification of health and safety duties, says more could be done

type: Article
date: 2 Apr 2025
read time: 2 min to read

IoD welcomes clarification of health and safety duties, says more could be done

The Government is clarifying the duties of directors in health and safety, a move we advocated for.

Health and safety
Liability

Tackling the climate crisis and growth go hand in hand

type: Article
date: 1 Apr 2025
read time: 2 min to read

Tackling the climate crisis and growth go hand in hand

Climate Minister Simon Watts expects investment in climate action to generate economic benefits.

Climate change

David Wright: A four-star visual effect

type: Boardroom article
date: 1 Apr 2025
read time: 5 min to read

David Wright: A four-star visual effect

Wētā FX director David Wright CMInstD hits his ‘four-quadrant’ goal of private, public, profit and not-for-profit boards.

Embracing te ao Māori wisdom: lessons for non-indigenous organisations

type: Boardroom article
date: 1 Apr 2025
read time: 7 min to read

Embracing te ao Māori wisdom: lessons for non-indigenous organisations

Lady Tureiti Moxon CFInstD shares why the indigenous approach to governance offers insights into leadership, sustainability and wellbeing.

Fully booked

Networking • 2 CPD

Getting on with it

Getting on with it

time: 12pm—1:45pm
date: 2 Apr 2025
location: Hamilton

AGM • 1 CPD

Waikato Branch AGM

Waikato Branch AGM

time: 2pm—2:30pm
date: 2 Apr 2025
location: Hamilton

Fully booked

Workshop • 4 CPD

Governance in Action programme

Governance in Action programme

time: 4:30pm—7:30pm
date: 2 Apr 2025
location: Christchurch

National

English Language Partners

Role — Board Trustee

Closes — Applications will remain open until position is filled

National

St John of God Hauora Trust

Role — Appointed Board Member

Closes — 18 April 2025

Auckland

Independent Charitable Trust

Role — Trustees (2)

Closes — Applications will remain open until position is filled

The Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice

The Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice

Pillar 1
Pillar 2
Pillar 3
Pillar 4

Determining purpose

The board adds value by leading the entity's purpose, goals and strategy. It must take ownership of the entity's strategic direction. Long-term business sustainability is a critical focus of the board.