date 18 Mar 2024 read time 3 min to read Worker exploitation: Ignorance is no longer a defence Modern slavery is out in the open and benefits businesses says Tania Donaldson, Manager of Employment System Guidance & Engagement (MBIE). Accountability Liability Supply chains
date 14 Mar 2024 Company Directors' Course Rarotonga Held in Rarotonga, this Company Directors’ Course is for those wanting to disconnect from work to focus on deep diving into governance. Board meetings ESG Ethics
date 16 Oct 2023 read time 2 min to read When a smiley face is worth a thousand words – and maybe a million dollars In the emoji economy, a wink and a nod could cost you a lot. Court decisions Liability Social media
date 07 Sep 2023 read time 2 min to read Mainzeal: what about Sir Paul Collins? What Sir Paul Collins did to mitigate his risk in the Mainzeal case is a lesson for all directors. Court decisions Liability Solvency
date 25 Aug 2023 read time 1 min to read Institute of Directors’ Mainzeal statement The Supreme Court has released its decision in the Mainzeal case, and it may have far-reaching effects on New Zealand’s director community Court decisions Director duties Liability
date 25 Aug 2023 read time 3 min to read Mainzeal – creditor protection, but cold comfort for directors The Supreme Court dismissed appeals by the directors in Richard Ciliang Yan v Mainzeal Property and Construction Limited. Court decisions Director duties Liability
date 30 Jun 2023 read time 2 min to read How to deal with insolvency Insolvency can have a number of implications for directors. Here is what you should – and shouldn’t – do. Director duties Liability Solvency
date 23 Jun 2023 read time 3 min to read Making directors’ lives harder isn’t always bad Directors might act in a more self-interested way if they better understood legal risks . Director duties Liability
date 09 May 2023 read time 3 min to read Who should be held liable for AI’s harms? Artificial intelligence is here to stay – so who should be held responsible for any harm it causes, asks Bloomberg’s Tyler Cowen. Liability
date 07 Jul 2022 read time 4 min to read Class actions and litigation funding - Law Commission report released We provide a summary of the Law Commission's final report and our own submissions. Accountability Director duties Insurance
WEBCAST date 31 May 2022 read time 45 mins to watch The Technical Series: Directors & Officers (D&O) Liability An introduction to Directors and Officers liability insurance with Carien Ahdar, Marsh NZ. Insurance Liability
WEBCAST date 31 May 2022 read time 45 min to watch The Technical Series: Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association of NZ (R... John Fisk, Chair of RITANZ presents to IoD on technical restructuring subjects. Governance failures Liability Solvency
date 27 Apr 2022 read time 4 min to read Musk’s Twitter takeover A director’s first duty is to act in the best interests of the company, not its shareholders. Director duties Liability
date 08 Dec 2021 read time 2 min to read Update to bonus (incentive) payments and clarity on the treatment of regular pay Updates affecting the application of the Holidays Act 2003 and the delivery of holiday pay from employers to employees. Court decisions Liability
date 30 Nov 2021 read time 3 min to read Submission on class actions and litigation funding The Law Commission is undertaking a first principles review of class actions and litigation funding in New Zealand. Accountability Director duties Insurance
date 11 Nov 2021 read time 3 min to read Submission to Minister on the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill The IoD raises concerns about the proposed director liability regime. Director duties Liability
date 01 Jul 2021 read time 3 min to read Brave new world – Trusts post the Trusts Act 2019 The new Act has changed the trust landscape in New Zealand. Liability Not for profits
date 04 May 2021 read time 1 min to read D&O checklist Assess the effectiveness of your D&O insurance cover. Insurance Liability
date 03 May 2021 read time 13 min to watch ABC of D&O insurance Understand D&O policy structures. Insurance Liability
Opinion date 20 Apr 2021 read time 3 min to read Why not be a director? Being a director is not for the faint hearted. It can be a full on, demanding and daunting role. Covid-19 Director duties Liability
date 08 Apr 2021 read time 1 min to read Cartel criminalisation now in force Cartel conduct is now a criminal offence and can result in a prison sentence of up to 7 years. Director duties Liability
date 01 Apr 2021 read time 4 min to read Court of Appeal confirms liability of Mainzeal directors The Court of Appeal has delivered its eagerly anticipated judgment in proceedings brought by the liquidators of Mainzeal. Court decisions Director duties Liability
date 15 Mar 2021 read time 3 min to read Hard knocks Concussion in rugby is now understood to provide short-term and long-term health risks. Health and safety Liability
date 11 Mar 2021 read time 13 min to read Submission on class actions and litigation funding The Law Commission is undertaking a first principles review of class actions and litigation funding in New Zealand. Accountability Director duties Insurance
date 07 Jan 2021 read time 3 min to read COVID-19 and tax: The implications for governance Tax developments that directors should be aware of. Covid-19 Liability
date 21 Oct 2020 read time 13 min to read Submission on Phase 2 of the Reserve Bank Act review - consultation 3 Phase 2 of the Reserve Bank Act Review is a broad review of the Reserve Bank’s governance and accountability framework and its financial… Accountability Compliance Director duties
date 15 Oct 2020 read time 1 min to read Directors to be personally liable for company PAYE and GST debt? The government has signalled that it will make directors personally liable for company PAYE and GST debt following a recommendation from… Liability
date 15 Oct 2020 read time 1 min to read Proposed amendments to retention money regime include personal liability for dir... Following a review of the retention money scheme for construction contracts under the Construction Contracts Act 2002. Liability
date 09 Oct 2020 read time 16 min to read Should I stay or should I go? Directors, leave of absence and liability New report sheds light on leave of absence and liability and outlines important questions for boards, directors and organisations. Director duties Liability Talent
MEDIA RELEASE date 08 Oct 2020 read time 2 min to read Should I stay or should I go? Directors and the ‘leave of absence’ dilemma A lack of clarity around directors’ personal liability on extended leave means they’re more likely to resign than take leave of absence. Director duties Liability Talent
date 25 Sep 2020 read time 22 min to read Under pressure: D&O insurance in a hard market Key trends and issues in the Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance market in New Zealand. Insurance Liability
date 23 Apr 2020 read time 4 min to read Governing NFPs through COVID-19 - support is available This is a time when NFPs are most needed in our communities and many are experiencing a greater demand for services than ever before. Covid-19 Liability Not for profits
date 07 Apr 2020 read time 3 min to read Temporary insolvency relief for directors and organisations The government has announced a temporary insolvency package to assist directors and organisations in responding to challenges created by… Covid-19 Liability Solvency
MEDIA RELEASE date 03 Apr 2020 read time 3 min to read Welcome liability relief for directors as liquidations loom Government’s move to provide support and temporary relief for directors’ potential liabilities related to insolvent trading is welcome. Covid-19 Liability Solvency
date 01 Apr 2020 read time 3 min to read Solvency test checklist for directors IoD checklist for directors which sets out considerations for assessing solvency. Covid-19 Liability Solvency
date 30 Mar 2020 read time 4 min to read Submission on the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Bill The IoD supports the intent of the Bill to improve culture and conduct in financial institutions in New Zealand. Accountability Conduct Director duties
date 25 Mar 2020 read time 1 min to read Emergency petition to empower directors to govern in extraordinary times The IoD urges the government to provide interim relief from personal liability (under the Companies Act 1993) where an organisation is… Covid-19 Liability
date 21 Nov 2019 read time 32 min to read Director Sentiment Survey 2019 The Director Sentiment Survey report provides a snapshot of issues, challenges and insights from the director community. Board composition Climate change Liability
date 21 Nov 2019 read time 39 min to read Governance Update - November 2019 Future of audit | Latest policy and advocacy matters | Overview of CBL litigation and developments in the class action landscape Audit Climate change Conduct
date 01 Nov 2019 Company Directors' Course Make a step change in your performance at the board table. Board meetings ESG Ethics