Useful resources
Selected articles, books, and websites on governance-related topics. Please note this is not a comprehensive or exhaustive list in any topic.
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Board Processes
- Being on a board.
[PDF, 0.42MB]
Part of Te Puni Kōkiri's Boardwalk series.
- Inquiry into Expenses Incurred by Dr Ross Armstrong as Chairperson of Three Public Entities.
Sections 4.42 through 4.47 of this report refer specifically to engagement of professional services. - Jim Syme : on boardroom ethics and integrity. Birchfield, Reg. Management, May 2004: 32-34. [PDF, 1.83MB]
- New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.
The site for chartered accountants has useful information on running and recording meetings. - The ties that bind : how IT knits together corporate necessities. Gosling, Robert. Management, May 2006: 70-71. [PDF, 0.05MB]
Board Role and Evaluation
- A balanced scorecard for the board. Parmenter, David. Management, June 2004: 80-81. [PDF, 1.15MB]
- A boardroom revolution. Jayne, Vicki. Management, May 2003: 76-77. [PDF, 1.03MB]
- Book review: Back to the drawing board. Management, May 2002: 20. [PDF, 0.63MB]
- Brian Weatherley on governance and growth. The Director, May 2006: 17-21. [PDF, 0.14MB]
- Hard facts, soft behaviours : why balance beats regulation. Kocourek, Paul et al. Management, August 2003: 68-69. [PDF, 1.04MB]
- Hazard warning : tougher times ahead for directors. Johnson, Andrew. Management, September 2006: 60-61. [PDF, 0.03MB]
- Mix and match : two new ways to lift competence in the boardroom. The Director, August 2006: 17-19. [PDF, 0.12MB]
- Over-engineered & gold-plated : how corporate compliance is killing enterprise. Le Pla, Ruth. Management, December 2005: 62-63. [PDF, 0.07MB]
- Thin on top : the bald truth of director incompetence. Birchfield, Reg. Management, December 2003: 118-119. [PDF, 1.09MB]
Corporate Governance - International
- Bridging the divide : what Western companies can learn from Eastern models of governance. Weymes, Ed. The Director, August 2006: 6. [PDF, 0.04MB]
- Institute on Governance.
A non-profit organization which promotes good governance in Canada and abroad. Provides a model evaluation template. - OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development).
The governments of the 30 OECD countries have approved a revised version of the OECD's Principles of Corporate Governance adding new recommendations for good practice in corporate behaviour with a view to rebuilding and maintaining public trust in companies and stock markets.
Corporate Governance - New Zealand
- A matter of faith : passion in the boardroom.
Le Pla, Ruth.
The Director,
November 2006: 18-20.
[PDF, 0.08MB]
Not-for-profits must combine commercial nous with good intentions.
- Could we show the world sustainable governance?. Management, February 2004: 68-69. [PDF, 1.24MB]
- Department of Internal Affairs.
The Department has a Community Development Resource Kit, which includes information on legal structures, incorporated societies, charitable trusts, financial management, employment matters, running meetings. - How-To Guide on Governance and Management.
A tookit on CommunityNet Aotearoa providing resources for good governance and management. Aimed at community organisations. - Institute of Directors in New Zealand.
This lists the IoD publications and training courses. - Is the corporate governance debate out of control?. Healy, Joseph. Management, July 2003: 68-69. [PDF, 1.06MB]
- Māori governance. Story, Mark. The Director, August 2005: 6-10. [PDF, 0.20MB]
- New Zealand Stock Exchange.
The NZX Listing Rules has a Corporate Governance Best Practice Code. - Performance vehicles.
Johnson, Everett.
Management,
September 2005: 70-71.
[PDF, 0.06MB]
The effective use of IT has the potential to transform an enterprise and contribute to stakeholder value. Looks at how boards and executives can add value through effective IT governance.
- Protection, palliative or placebo.
Hunt, Graeme.
The Director,
November 2006: 8-13.
[PDF, 0.15MB]
Looks at whether companies succeed or fail based on how their governance is, or whether market conditions play a more important role.
- Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
Has a speech by Alan Bollard on corporate governance in the financial sector. - Securities Commission.
The Commission has published their "Corporate Governance in New Zealand - Principles and Guidelines". Also has speeches on Corporate Governance. - Shareholder activism : how it works in NZ's "village" economy. Sheppard, Bruce. Management, February 2007: 68-69. [PDF, 0.04MB]
- Tomorrow's Boards: the changing face of the future.
Birchfield, Reg.
The Director,
November 2003: 8-12.
[PDF, 0.05MB]
Examines the changing governance landscape in New Zealand and how this will effect the face of tomorrow's boards.
- Toothless tiger : all roar and no bite.
Farrar, John.
Management,
August 2005: 72-73.
[PDF, 0.08MB]
"When it comes to policing corporate governance, New Zealand’s regime lacks teeth. John Farrar
compares local and overseas systems and fi nds considerable room for improvement at home."
Ethics
- Codes of Conduct.
on the UK Institute of Business Ethics site. - Creating a Code of Ethics for Your Organization.
- Investing in ethics : why boards must engage. Spiller, Rodger. Management, July 2006: 70-71. [PDF, 0.04MB]
- Key Decisions in Developing a Code of Ethics. [DOC, 0.05MB]
- Tuning into integrity. Birchfield, Reg. Management, May 2003: 80. [PDF, 0.58MB]
Legal Compliance
- NZ Legislation.
A full list of New Zealand legislation can be found at www.legislation.govt.nz - Relevant compliance legislation schedule.
[DOC, 0.11MB]
includes industry-specific legislation. - The Commerce Commission.
The Commission monitors compliance with the Commerce and Fair Trading Acts.
Organisational Structures
- Multistructure report.
Rainey Collins.
[PDF, 0.17MB]
This report was done by Rainey Collins for Te Puni Kōkiri. It examines the various possible legal structures that organisations or individuals can use to trade or operate, and the potential benefits and downsides of each.
- Multistructure templates.
Rainey Collins.
[DOC, 22MB]
Flow charts, checklists, example agreements.
Planning and Reporting
- Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP). [DOC, 0.08MB]
- Making the most of annual reports. Jayne, Vicki. Management, December 2003: 105, 107-8. [PDF, 1.48MB]
Recruitment, Remuneration and Performance Management
- Another week's leave : is that part of your ideal salary package?. Schaffler, Kira. Management, June 2004: 35-36. [PDF, 1.11MB]
- Book review: The new leaders. Management, June 2002: 15. [PDF, 0.15MB]
- Fat cat salaries : are they destroying management's image and effectiveness. Jayne, Vicki. Management, November 2003: 23-28. [PDF, 2.87MB]
- Fit for the job : directors and accreditation.
Le Pla, Ruth.
The Director,
November 2005: 6-11.
[PDF, 0.15MB]
Interviews several experts about the New Zealand Institute of Director's new accreditation programme for directors.
- Honesty at the top : boards can recruit for integrity. Birchfield, Reg. Management, March 2004: 70-71. [PDF, 1.16MB]
- Spotlight on Directors : new survey reveals hard truths. Le Pla, Ruth. The Director, May 2006: 8-13. [PDF, 0.32MB]
- The missing : why is top talent in short supply?. Story, Mark. Management, August 2003: 24-31. [PDF, 3.03MB]
Role of Chairperson, Director or Trustee
- Book review: The dance of leadership. Management, May 2002: 21. [PDF, 0.14MB]
- Chairing a board.
[PDF, 0.51MB]
Part of Te Puni Kōkiri's Boardwalk series.
- Crown Company Monitoring Advisory Unit.
This site gives an overview of the role of a company director in a Crown owned company. - Directors' duties and troubled times.
- Free Management Library.
from the Management Assistance Program
Provides a director's self-evaluation form. - How to be an effective chairman of the board. Matheson, Doug. Management, October 2003: 70-71. [PDF, 0.95MB]
- Ministry of Women's Affairs.
Women on boards. - Nathan Gerber and Associates.
international governance consultancy
This consultancy provides a director's checklist. - Pouring unction on dysfunction : when boards don't jell.
Matheson, Doug.
Management,
October 2005: 68-69 .
[PDF, 0.07MB]
Looks at the causes of dysfunctional boards and ways that boards can address dysfunction of the board or of individual directors.
- Results on the scoreboard : what makes a winning team?. Le Pla, Ruth. The Director, November 2005: 12-14. [PDF, 0.10MB]
- Trustees' duties : a guide.
Māori Land Court.
[PDF, 0.52MB]
A guide to help trustees understand their roles and responsibilities as members of a Maori land trust established under Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 and from the Trustee Act 1956.
Strategic Planning
- Book review: Business : the ultimate resource. Management, July 2002: 19. [PDF, 0.12MB]
- Book review: Enron : the rise and fall. Management, February 2003: 21. [PDF, 0.12MB]
- Book review: The end of management. Management, July 2002: 19. [PDF, 0.14MB]
- Book review: The healthy organisation. Management, August 2002: 19. [PDF, 0.15MB]
- Book review: Who says elephants can't dance?. Management, May 2003: 14. [PDF, 0.12MB]
- Scenario planning : or does your organisation rain dance?. More, Hamish. Management, May 2003: 32-34. [PDF, 1.63MB]
- The Directors' cut : questions to ask in slowing times. Gawith, Andrew. Management, March 2006: 70-71. [PDF, 0.04MB]
Training
- Milking the X-factor. Story, Mark. Management, March 2003: 68-69. [PDF, 1.02MB]
- The Institute of Directors in New Zealand.
This lists the IoD publications and training courses.
Page last updated: Thu, 20 Sep 2007