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Better a good vacancy than a bad appointment
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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.

Boards urged to ‘join dots’ on safety and productivity
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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.

IMHO: Anchored by purpose, lifted by community

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IMHO: Anchored by purpose, lifted by community

Tautua Pasifika mentees left their first session feeling inspired, equipped – and part of something bigger.

Governance insights from the Directors’ Fees Report 2025-26
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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.

Governing with integrity: John Ryan on public sector challenges
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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.

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Boardroom magazine - Winter 2025

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What makes a great chair
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19 min to read

What makes a great chair

Eight experienced New Zealand chairs (and IoD members) share their perspectives on the realities of leading a board.

  • The view from Australia
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    5 min to read

    The view from Australia

    Three experienced Australian governance leaders – David Gonski AG, Bob Garratt and Marina Go – share what really matters in the role.

  • Risk is not the enemy
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    Risk is not the enemy

    Strong risk culture starts with boards asking the right questions and modelling the right mindset – David Sutton MInstD.

  • Governing for collective impact – without centralising control
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    Governing for collective impact – without centralising control

    A federated model helps NFPs collaborate while protecting identity, enabling alignment, and building trust.

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Webcasts

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Purpose before profit: Navigating the unique challenges of NFP boards
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Purpose before profit: Navigating the unique challenges of NFP boards

Running a not-for-profit board? Let’s talk about how to stay true to your purpose while lifting your governance game.

Ransomware – to pay or not to pay?
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Ransomware – to pay or not to pay?

Join Conan Bradley from Kordia, as he discusses the options board’s have when faced with a ransom demand.

2025 IoD Annual General Meeting
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2025 IoD Annual General Meeting

This webcast includes 2024 highlights and board and chair announcements. Also hear from guest speaker, Dame Fran Wilde DNZM QSO DistFInstD.

A Thought-Provoking Session with Sir John Kay
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A Thought-Provoking Session with Sir John Kay

This webcast features Sir John Kay, one of the most respected economic thinkers in the UK.

Podcasts

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Podcast: Board Matters Season 4
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Podcast
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15-20 min to listen

Podcast: Board Matters Season 4

In season 4 of Board Matters, host Steven Moe MInstD is joined by a panel of directors to unpack the big issues facing boardrooms in 2025 

Podcast: Board Matters Season 3
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Podcast
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15-20 min to listen

Podcast: Board Matters Season 3

Delve into what it means to carve out an environment in the boardroom that is equitable and without judgement.

Podcast: Board Matters Season 2
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Podcast
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15-20 min to listen

Podcast: Board Matters Season 2

Directors share their unique perspectives on governance in this podcast series.

Podcast: Across the Board
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Podcast
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35-45 min to listen

Podcast: Across the Board

7-part podcast series investigates why good governance is essential in our everyday lives.

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