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Membership
Networking Is Broken: And Associations Need to Rethink It
Let’s be honest. Many people dislike networking events. Not because they dislike people, but because traditional...
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Conferencing & events
Why Smaller Events Often Create Stronger Communities
Many associations spend a significant amount of time focusing on their major annual conference... and rightly so. Large...
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Conferencing & events
Before You Postpone: What Associations Need to Understand Right Now
Over the past week, I’ve had a number of conversations with associations reviewing upcoming events in light of rising...
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Conferencing & events
Before You Postpone: What Associations Need to Understand Right Now
Over the past week, I’ve had a number of conversations with associations reviewing upcoming events in light of rising...
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Compliance
What IPP3A Means for Associations in New Zealand
Why this matters Many associations operate in an environment where data flows through multiple channels — partnerships,...
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Compliance
Has your organisation reregistered? Now is the time to check
Has your organisation reregistered? Now is the time to check As we move closer to 5 April 2026, it is important that...
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Compliance
Board Members Paying Membership Fees: Do They Need to Be Disclosed?
Board Members Paying Membership Fees: Do They Need to Be Disclosed? Financial reporting under the Incorporated...
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Compliance
NZ Employment Law Changes Feb 2026
Key NZ Employment Law Changes That Will Matter to Associations and Their Staff Arrangements (As at 26 February 2026) 1....
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Leadership
Work Isn’t a Place Anymore — It’s a Discipline
Work Isn’t a Place Anymore — It’s a Discipline This morning I’m sitting at the Aotea Centre in Auckland. Laptop open....
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Conferencing & events
Conference Standards Work – Update for Members
Conference Standards Work – Update for Members Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Conference at a Crossroads...
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Leadership
When “Yes” Becomes the Default Setting
When “Yes” Becomes the Default By February, most New Year’s resolutions have already slipped away. The year has found...
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Leadership
Outsourcing in New Zealand Associations: Still the Exception, Not the Rule
Outsourcing is often talked about as if it’s now standard practice in associations. The data tells a more measured...