type Article date 18 Sep 2025 read time 4 min to read Christopher Luxon to directors: lead at the speed of change At the IoD Leadership Conference, the Prime Minister calls on directors to lead strategically on technology, performance and productivity. Leadership
type Article date 18 Sep 2025 read time 2 min to read IMHO: Rewriting the rules: governing with grace Why are women leaders pushing themselves beyond exhaustion and is it time to face the truth and break the mould?
type Article date 18 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read The importance of shared spaces – and being heard Are boards truly making space for new voices – and how do relational aspects help create stronger governance?
type Article date 17 Sep 2025 read time 11 min to read Governance insights from the Directors’ Fees Report 2025-26 The median fee for non-executive directors was up but downward pressure remains on fees in general. Board composition Diversity
OPINION type Article date 17 Sep 2025 read time 4 min to read IMHO: Bringing culture into code – Why AI governance must be culturally competen... Embedding Māori perspectives in AI is not optional – it’s essential to trusted, ethical governance in Aotearoa. AI Te Ao Māori
type Article date 16 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read How you communicate can make or break the boardroom What we say – and how we say it – can shape boardroom culture. Linguist Dr Meredith Marra explains why communication styles matter.
OPINION type Article date 15 Sep 2025 read time 1 min to read IMHO: Anchored by purpose, lifted by community Tautua Pasifika mentees left their first session feeling inspired, equipped – and part of something bigger. Diversity Health and safety
type Article date 10 Sep 2025 read time 4 min to read Better a good vacancy than a bad appointment The sudden and very public departure of Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe highlights the importance of getting the appointment right. CEOs Governance failures
type Article date 9 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read Boards urged to ‘join dots’ on safety and productivity Workplace harm cost $5.4 billion in 2024. Injuries are down, but time off per injury has doubled over the past decade, says new report. Health and safety Leadership
type Article date 9 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read Governing with integrity: John Ryan on public sector challenges The former Auditor-General says boards are accountable not only for performance but for maintaining the public’s trust. Accountability Public sector Stakeholders
OPINION type Article date 8 Sep 2025 read time 4 min to read IMHO: Putting Pacific worker safety on the governance agenda As a Pacific trailblazer in ergonomics, Dr Kolose is shaping safer workplaces through board leadership. Diversity Health and safety
type Article date 5 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read Director fees up but satisfaction falls High workloads and personal risk are undermining the feel-good factor of a small median rise, the latest Directors’ Fees Report shows. Board composition Diversity
type Article date 5 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read From subsidy to stake: Washington’s quiet ESG paradox Washington decries ESG, then buys 10% of Intel to lock in jobs, security and chip factories. Industrial policy now comes with equity. ESG
type Article date 5 Sep 2025 read time 4 min to read Trust under pressure, but not beyond repair How can boards lead with purpose in a complex world that wants them to speak up?
type Article date 4 Sep 2025 read time 1 min to read Global due diligence is redefining market access Supply chain expectations are shifting – boards must ensure organisations meet evolving standards, even if they do not export directly. Due diligence Supply chains Trade
type Article date 4 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read Bowen Pan: Boards are key to building successes that can shift a country’s traje... Why New Zealand boards need to shift from compliance to growth. Innovation
OPINION type Article date 4 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read IMHO: Demography and destiny – Five strategic imperatives for directors Population trends are reshaping talent, markets and strategy – boards must act with foresight. Diversity
type Article date 3 Sep 2025 read time 4 min to read When GST and PAYE go unpaid: The governance red flags for directors Tax governance isn’t optional – it’s central to solvency, reputation and director duties. Director duties Liability
OPINION type Article date 3 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read IMHO: When everything looks like a nail – AI and the art of strategic thinking The real risk isn’t AI failure – it’s inaction. Culture, not code, drives adoption. AI
type Article date 2 Sep 2025 read time 3 min to read What I’m Reading – Gina Mills What rugby can teach boards: smart playmaking, sharp comms and a culture where everyone’s set to thrive. What I'm Reading
