Election 2026: The Economic Policy We Want Parties Talking About

New Zealand needs to go circular. And with an election fast-approaching on 7 November, there is not better moment to make that case.  This is an election year. Policies are…

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Ahead of the Curve: Sustainability Legislation

https://youtu.be/f0CzikkdMf4 This webinar focuses on the changing landscape of sustainability legislation and is designed for business professionals eager to stay ‘ahead of the curve’ in understanding the latest changes in sustainability…

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Proposed changes to the directors’ duties – a (small) reason to celebrate.

On 23 September a Member’s Bill was drawn out of the member’s bill ballot, proposing to amend the director’s duties section of the Companies Act 1993. The proposed changes will clarify that a company director of a company may take into account other (often longer-term) environmental, social and governance considerations when acting “in the best interests of the company”.

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