HSE Global
Health and safety reforms: why directors must still hold firm
The bottom line is directors still need to apply good governance in how their organisations manage risk.
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CPD
Staying ahead of change—governing with clarity and confidence.
Directors and their organisations are facing rising compliance costs, expanding duties and liabilities, and greater public scrutiny. These risks now extend well beyond company directors to include board members of incorporated societies and trusts. Growing transparency expectations, regulatory reform, and heightened public scrutiny are reshaping the governance landscape.
In the past four years, legislative and regulatory changes have significantly increased the complexity of the director role. In the 2024 Director Sentiment Survey political and policy uncertainty was considered the second highest risk for boards. From the proposed Companies Act Amendment Bill and the Law Commission’s review of directors’ duties, to health and safety and resource management reforms, changes affecting public sector and water services entity governance and a greater focus on tax governance, directors need to stay informed to fulfil their responsibilities effectively.
Presented by the Institute of Directors’ Governance Leadership Centre (GLC), this event will provide directors and boards with the essential updates and insights needed to navigate this evolving environment with confidence. You’ll hear expert analysis from Guy Beatson CMInstD, General Manager - Governance Leadership Centre, and sector insights from Judene Edgar CMInstD, Principal Advisor- Governance Leadership.
These sessions will also include time for discussion and feedback, giving members the opportunity to contribute to the IoD’s ongoing guidance and engagement with policymakers, regulators and others shaping governance in New Zealand.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead. Register now.
CMInstD
Guy is an experienced leader with governance and leadership expertise across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors in New Zealand and internationally. As General Manager of the Governance Leadership Centre and Registrar, he leads the organisation’s research, advocacy, policy agenda, and governance support for directors and boards.
Guy also serves as Chair of Youthline Wellington, Trustee and Board member of Youthline Auckland, Chair of the Youthline National Helpline National Chairs Forum, and Trustee of Youth Search and Rescue. His previous senior roles include Deputy Chief Executive, Strategy and Organisation Performance at Te Puni Kōkiri, and Deputy Secretary Natural Resources Policy at the Ministry for the Environment. He has also supported senior executives in a diverse range of consulting assignments.
CMInstD
Judene is a principal governance adviser with the Institute of Directors’ Governance Leadership Centre and Chapter Zero NZ lead providing best practice advice, guidance and advocacy for directors. She is also a trustee of the Rātā Foundation and Network Tasman Trust, and Chair of the Nelson Historic Theatre Trust.
Prior to joining the IoD she ran her own consultancy for over 20 years specialising in governance, policy, strategy and communications working across a wide range of sectors, including housing, health, solid waste, aviation, energy, not-for-profit and infrastructure.
She was a local government elected member for 12 years and a director on a range of private and public entity boards. She has a background in behavioural science and communications and is a Chartered Member of the IoD.
Should you have any dietary, mobility, cultural or other requirements, you can let us know on the registration form.
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Regrettably, registration fees cannot be refunded when cancellations are received within two working days prior to any branch event. See our standard terms and conditions for more information.
Sharynn Johnson
Canterbury Branch Manager
+64 27 228 6069
canterbury.branch@iod.org.nz
The Canterbury Branch acknowledges the generous support of
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