Liability

type: Media release
date: 22/10/25

IoD welcomes climate reporting reform that removes personal liability for directors

IoD welcomes climate reporting reform that removes personal liability for direct...

Changes announced by Minister Scott Simpson aim to make climate reporting more proportionate and support better governance.

Climate change
Liability

type: Director duties
date: 02/04/25

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

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

type: Leadership
date: 28/03/25

No success without succession

No success without succession

Janine Stewart says the Mainzeal case highlighted the importance of skill sets at the board table and the need for succession planning.

Due diligence
Future-proofing
Liability

type: Climate
date: 27/02/25

Capital markets reform submission supports reassessment of liability provisions

Capital markets reform submission supports reassessment of liability provisions

Chapter Zero New Zealand made a submission on proposed changes to the climate-related disclosures regime.

Climate change
Liability

type: Director duties
date: 03/02/25

Modern slavery: boards must lead with integrity

Modern slavery: boards must lead with integrity

Modern slavery is not only a moral imperative but an economic and social priority for New Zealand business.

Liability
Supply chains

type: Director duties
date: 28/11/24

The changing governance landscape – a large, slow-moving tsunami

The changing governance landscape – a large, slow-moving tsunami

Governance is shifting under new laws on trusts, societies, climate reporting, and health and safety. Boards must adapt to stay ahead.

Health and safety
Liability

type: Leadership
date: 28/11/24

What it’s really like as a non-executive director

What it’s really like as a non-executive director

Three things to consider before becoming a non-executive director.

Leadership
Liability

type: Director duties
date: 31/10/24

Governance news bites – October 2024

Governance news bites – October 2024

A collection of governance-related news snapshots that you might have missed in the past two weeks.

ESG
Health and safety
Liability