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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...
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Leadership
Call for Nominations: Industry Skills Boards – Association Leaders Encouraged to Apply
NZSAE has been advised of an upcoming call for nominations to Industry Skills Boards, overseen by the Tertiary...
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Marketing & communications
Is Your Association Website Up to Standard for 2026?
Is Your Association Website Up to Standard for 2026? Most association websites look fine on the surface. But many are...
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Operations
Statutes Amendment Bill: What the Latest AML/CFT Changes Mean for Associations
The AML/CFT settings have been under review for some time, and many organisations across New Zealand have been calling...
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Leadership
When Strength Becomes Fragile: The Hidden Financial Risk Facing New Zealand Associations
When Strength Becomes Fragile: The Hidden Financial Risk Facing New Zealand Associations The 2025 State of the...
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Leadership
The Top Three Challenges Facing Associations in 2025
The Top Three Challenges Facing Associations in 2025 When we released the State of the Association Sector in New...
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Membership
When Was the Last Time You Tried to Join Your Own Association?
As someone who leads an association, I recently tried joining two other membership organisations here in New Zealand....
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Marketing & communications
Six Prompts to Improve Any Email with AI Help
When you’re asking for help refining your emails, the way you frame your request makes a big difference. Clear prompts...
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Operations
Beyond Benefits: Rethinking Revenue Generation for Associations
Revenue generation is more than just selling sponsorships or memberships—it’s about creating real value. Whether it’s...