The Director

Boards should ensure health and safety policies cover expanded ‘citizen’s arrest’ powers

Management Editorial Team August 21, 2026

Expanded powers for members of the public to detain or restrain someone committing a criminal offence creates an interesting new challenge for organisational health and safety, says the Institute of Directors.

Trade Me announces leadership transition

Management Editorial Team August 19, 2026

Trade Me CEO Anders Skoe has announced he will step down at the end of September. He will be replaced by Kul Singh Kargil, previously Real Estate Australia Group’s chief commercial and marketing officer.

New Zealand’s governance challenge is bigger than director fees

Guest Contributor August 14, 2026

When conversations turn to attracting board talent, organisations tend to reach for the same lever – pay more. It’s an understandable instinct, but increasingly, it may be the wrong one, writes remuneration expert Cathy Hendry.