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Board Matters

Board Matters

Written by: Institute of Directors
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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.


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Episodes
  • ‘Assessing risk and engaging smart people’ - Ben Irving

    ‘Assessing risk and engaging smart people’ - Ben Irving
    May 27 2025
    In this episode, Ben Irving delves into return on capital (ROC), risk and technology, why it can be difficult for boards to see what's under the hood, and how boards can attract younger directors. Plus, insights of entrepreneurship from a young age, and what it means to drive initiatives that benefit the wider community.

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    24 mins
  • ‘The hive mentality and financial performance’- Mike Sang

    ‘The hive mentality and financial performance’- Mike Sang
    May 20 2025

    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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    25 mins
  • ‘Short term pain for long term gain’ - Kate Bromfield

    ‘Short term pain for long term gain’ - Kate Bromfield
    May 13 2025

    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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    23 mins
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