Board Matters is an ongoing podcast series that addresses governance topics and issues that matter most to boards and directors in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Each season, podcast host Steven Moe speaks to leading directors from different industries, delving into their experiences and giving them an opportunity to share their perspectives on themes and issues such as conflicts of interest, navigating tension in the boardroom, SMEs, building diversity, the importance of workplace health and safety, the role of the chair, and much more.
Season 4 launches 30 April 2025 exploring what’s front of mind for directors in New Zealand, including return on capital, climate as a competitive edge, what it means to adapt rapidly to new technology, and the elements of a high performing chair. All this and more as host Steven Moe looks at the long, and short-term impacts for directors in the year ahead.
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Board Matters is brought to you by the Institute of Directors with support from the Advanced Directors Course.
To access governance tools and resources or to find out more, head to iod.org.nz
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Board Matters is an ongoing podcast series that addresses governance topics and issues that matter most to boards and directors in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Each season, podcast host Steven Moe speaks to leading directors from different industries, delving into their experiences and giving them an opportunity to share their perspectives on themes and issues such as conflicts of interest, navigating tension in the boardroom, SMEs, building diversity, the importance of workplace health and safety, the role of the chair, and much more.
Season 4 launches 30 April 2025 exploring what’s front of mind for directors in New Zealand, including return on capital, climate as a competitive edge, what it means to adapt rapidly to new technology, and the elements of a high performing chair. All this and more as host Steven Moe looks at the long, and short-term impacts for directors in the year ahead.
Subscribe to the series.
Board Matters is brought to you by the Institute of Directors with support from the Advanced Directors Course.
To access governance tools and resources or to find out more, head to iod.org.nz
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Mike Sang shares why good companies attract great talent and the importance of businesses staying true to their core values. He delves into the cyclical nature of honey production and giving back to the environment, drawing parallels for board culture, productivity and financial performance.
Find out more, including why hierarchical power can obstruct open discussion between the board and management.
Mike is a professional independent director with over 25 years’ experience working alongside and sitting on boards. He has a background in finance with an executive career spanning diverse sectors, including as CEO of Ngai Tahu Holdings, and CFO of PGG Wrightson. A Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors (IoD) and a Chartered Accountant with CAANZ his board roles include Director and Chair of Audit & Risk Committees for Orion NZ, Comvita, BRANZ and Government Superannuation Fund Authority.
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In this episode, Kate Bromfield delves into the ways companies can effectively transition to a sustainable business model that protects the environment while also making a profit. Find out why companies struggle in the short to medium term strategic transition to climate change, emissions reductions, and environmental sustainability, but why short-term pain is inevitable when working towards a longer-term climate vision.
Kate is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors (CMInstD), and has a PhD in marine palaeontology and climate change -- she has made her career enhancing environmental benefits and sustainability in a sound economic framework.
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In this episode, Helen van Orton explains the importance of seeing AI as a co-pilot rather than a a default autopilot, and the need for a human lens. Find out her tips to use AI effectively in preparation for board meetings and the parameters needed to safeguard sensitive information in and out of the board room.
Helen specialises in integrating Al into governance and decision-making and brings firsthand insights into leveraging AI to enhance boardroom performance and operational efficiency.
She is an experienced board director and chair whose governance career spans financial services, insurance, agriculture, professional membership bodies, and NFPs. She currently chairs Answer Services Ltd and serves on the boards of The Co-operative Bank Ltd, Centrix Group Ltd, and The Co-operative Life Ltd., and is the founder of 'Directorly', a consultancy that helps boards and executive teams navigate the evolving AI governance landscape.
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In this episode, Paul Reid shares his experience about what it means to be a high performing chair, including the red flags to look out for, the elements of a great board, the need to be adaptable and why there isn’t one style or approach to chairing a board effectively. He also provides an insight into working with highly creative industries and his time on the board of Pukeko Pictures.
Paul is a governance professional with extensive experience scaling technology companies, expanding international business, and raising public and private capital. He’s held board positions across ASX & NZX listed, private equity-backed, and crown-owned organisations; and is currently Chair of Virsae Limited, Deputy Chair New Zealand Post Limited and a director of Christchurch International Airport Limited.
He is the immediate past Chair of Volpara Health Technologies, Optimal Workshop, Figured and Pukeko Pictures Limited.
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Find out what’s front of mind for directors in New Zealand in the new season of Board Matters, including return on capital, climate as a competitive edge, the need to adapt rapidly to new technology, and the importance of a high performing chair.
Steven Moe will be looking at the long and short-term impacts for directors, and how these will inform decisions at the board table in the year ahead.
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If you find yourself second-guessing at a board meeting, chances are you won’t be alone. Gavin Fernandez CMInstD explains why being comfortable enough to share your concerns with other board members will enrich discussion and, importantly, help to navigate risk.
Listen to the episode to find out more.
Board Matters is brought to you by the Institute of Directors with support from the Advanced Directors Course.
To find out more or to access governance resources and tools head to iod.org.nz
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When an approach isn’t working at the board table, everyone should feel entitled to speak up, according to director Bella Takiari-Brame CMInstD, who says this also needs to be done with respect. Listen to the episode to find out the difference between operating in an international environment versus a New Zealand one, and why leaving egos at the door and leading with aroha and respect makes for a better board.
Board Matters is brought to you by the Institute of Directors with support from the Advanced Directors Course.
To find out more or to access governance resources and tools head to iod.org.nz
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What does it take to lay a foundation where people can ‘call out behaviour’ that doesn’t meet the needs of an organisation? While this might feel like dangerous territory, Eugene Berryman-Kamp CMInstD shares his experience of being called out in the boardroom, and why it has changed his approach as chair, leading to better performance from his board.
Board Matters is brought to you by the Institute of Directors with support from the Advanced Directors Course.
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Knowing yourself is to also understand others. But operating as a group and having your views heard might be challenging when there are strong personalities at play in the boardroom. Find out why taking the time to listen will empower critical thinking at the board table, why accepting you’ve made a mistake allows you to start again, and why good listening feeds into an ability to ‘trust’.
Board Matters is brought to you by the Institute of Directors with support from the Advanced Directors Course.
Find out more at iod.org.nz
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In a culture of inclusion, people will feel safe to respectfully challenge the views of others, share their own views and enter into constructive debate, according to director Antony Vriens CFInstD.
Find out more about why creating a safe space relies on the leadership dynamic across an entire organisation, and why risk is heightened when trust is not present.
Board Matters is brought to you by the Institute of Directors with support from the Advanced Directors Course.
To find out more or to access governance resources and tools head to iod.org.nz
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What does it mean to create a safe space in the boardroom and how will this enable diverse perspectives to be shared, while making room for rigorous discussion and debate?
In this season of Board Matters, podcast host Steven Moe MInstD speaks to directors from different industries to delve into what it means to carve out an environment in the boardroom that is equitable and without judgement – and why this is more important now than ever before. Listen to the trailer.
Board Matters is brought to you by the Institute of Directors with support from the Advanced Directors Course.
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Natasha Cockerell CMInstD comes from a background in architecture and is involved in a variety of residential, commercial and educational projects with a passion for creating great spaces for learning. Her governance roles include Chairperson of the Board of Trustees at Beachlands School and the MoE Weathertightness Review Panel (WRP), Passive House NZ (PHINZ) Board, Chair of Prendos NZ Ltd / Respond Architects.
In this episode, she shares the value of upskilling when it comes to board roles, and why architects don’t necessarily make the best directors.
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What do construction and the Christchurch Arts Centre have in common? Both are a focus for Murray Dickinson CMInstD who is the Executive Director for Naylor Love Construction and Chair of The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora.
Murray has extensive experience across a wide range of industries which include construction, infrastructure, transport, retail, waste management and financial institutions, with expertise in financial management, risk management, strategic planning and sustainability.
In this episode, he shares how he brings his love of buildings and the arts together and why strong governance is essential for all Kiwi businesses and organisations.
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David Glover CMInstD is an experienced director, chair and CEO with over 35 years’ experience working in New Zealand, Australia, Asia and Europe. He is currently on eight boards including the new national board of the Institute of Directors, chair of Trust Horizon, DevAcademy Aotearoa, and Synapsys.
A chartered director, and business advisor, he co-wrote ‘Don’t worry about the Robots’ a book on technology and the future of work. In this episode, he shares why his path to governance started with a desire to help start-ups.
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Marama Royal MInstD is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for whānau, especially for tamariki (children) and mokopuna (grandchildren), and has experience in strategic planning, relationship management, leadership, governance and organisational change and holds various directorship and trusteeship roles.
In this episode, she explains why seconding a motion doesn’t exist in Whanau and Iwi governance, and how she developed her governance lens through ‘learning by doing’.
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Glenn Moir (CMInstD) will be the first person to tell you what failure looks like when you can’t see the forest for the trees. He discusses why expensive lessons have contributed to better long-term decisions.
Starting his career, first with the NZ Forest Service in Hokitika (1985), Glenn later pursued a Ranger Certification and a Commerce Degree and was also involved in the formation of the Forest Management Group (1993) - a business involved in forest investment, management, harvesting and consulting throughout New Zealand.
As well as a partner in numerous forests throughout the Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa, Canterbury, Otago and Southland, Glenn is also a partner in a family-owned pet food business in Southland.
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What makes governance unique in New Zealand and what needs to change? That’s the premise of the new season of Board Matters hosted by Steven Moe.
Over seven episodes, Steven explores the ins and outs of issues that are top of mind for directors across a range of industries from forestry to architecture, the arts and construction to infrastructure and law, with topics that include future strategies, effective decision making, resourcing for not-for-profits, risk, the role of health and safety, and the mistakes made far too often by SMEs.
Board Matters is brought to you by the Institute of Directors with support from the Advanced Directors Course.
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