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Impact of the Incorporated Societies Act 2022

November 29, 2024: Incorporated Societies need to re-register by April 2026... the next AGM is the logical time to approve required changes to constitutions/rules, etc. Consequences for non-compliance are currently unknown (other than instant de-registration). In our view this need to be clarified by the powers at be, asap.

Whitepaper: How to Produce Better Board Papers

April 11, 2023: Download our latest Whitepaper, created in association with BoardPro.

4 Tips to Recruit a Great Board Secretary

November 9, 2022: Starting the recruitment process for a board secretary? Or perhaps you’ve tried and failed to attract a good candidate? Whether you’ve created a new role in a quest to tighten up your governance processes and structures, or you’re replacing an outgoing employee, consider the following tips...

Seven ways to up your governance game

August 10, 2021: In NZ, we are not known for valuing best practice governance. We are a nation of small businesses, and we often don’t realise it’s time to step up our governance game and the positive impact this can have on organisational performance, company culture and countless other factors.

Choosing the Right Director

March 17, 2020: Where do you start when looking for a new Director. The key criteria is to first figure out the skills you are looking for. What skills do the existing Directors bring to the table, or not?

Why governance matters

February 12, 2020: Essentially, Directors should be working with management to increase shareholder value. Improving performance leads to better results, which puts more value into the business.