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On using Time, Being Efficient and choosing Projects
I recently spoke at a dinner for Principals, Deputy Principals and other Christchurch school leaders (out at remote Terrace Downs in the foothills of the Southern Alps). I shared about…
New Lawyers – what I wish I had known…
Experiments with the Extension of Legal Personality to Ecosystems and Beyond-Human Organisms: Challenges and Opportunities for Company Law
In recent years, a number of jurisdictions have recognized diverse ecosystems and other-than-human organisms as legal persons. From national constitutions and legislation to subnational judicial decisions and ordinances, these legal…
Audio of article published by the Transnational Environmental Law Journal, called “Experiments with the Extension of Legal Personality to Ecosystems and Beyond-Human Organisms: Challenges and Opportunities for Company Law”
This is the audio of me reading an article published by the Transnational Environmental Law Journal, which I co-wrote with two academics from the University of Canterbury, David Jefferson and…
IOD Leadership Conference 2023
Welcome to this summary of the IOD Leadership Conference. It was held on 4th and 5th of May 2023 in Auckland with around 600 people. With more than 10,000 members,…
Australia opens a fascinating new front in the fight for ethical investing
A recent court action by Australia’s financial regulator suggests ‘greenwashing’ claims can expect far greater scrutiny – a situation likely to happen here soon enough, writes Steven Moe.
Ikigai: Reflections on career and purpose for new grads and students…
I’ve been out working now for 22 years and thought I would share some reflections for new grads and students: Any concepts you would like to share that I can…
Reflections on Fundraising Institute of New Zealand Conference 2022
I just attended the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand (FINZ) conference for three days in Wellington with around 400 others. The theme was “Changemakers” and I thought I would share…
Charities and paradigm shifts – discussion with Sue Barker and Steven Moe
In this session I have a discussion with Sue Barker about the proposed changes to the Charities Act in New Zealand, the submission process, the key issues at stake and…
‘Not for profit’ or ‘For purpose’? Some reflections by way of Star Trek
‘Not for profit’ or ‘For purpose’: Some reflections Sometimes we need to reinvent. I think one thing that might need some reinvention is the ways we describe sectors we care…
Braided River Reflection
Braided rivers in New Zealand are unique as they change often, moving along in the same general direction, but never ever staying exactly the same. Trying to plan every aspect…
Comments on “The future of business for Aotearoa New Zealand”
Comments on “The future of business for Aotearoa New Zealand”, produced by MBIE in May 2022. Accessible here. Response by Steven Moe, Partner at Parry Field Lawyers and host of Seeds…
