Under the guidance of registered landscape architect Hugh Forsyth, Biostream has emerged as a trailblazer in environmental innovation. The company specialises in Floating Treatment Wetland systems, offering self-sustaining, eco-friendly solutions for diverse stormwater and wastewater challenges.

For over two decades, Phillips Associates have been at the forefront of New Zealand’s architectural and urban design landscape. The directors of Phillips Associates bring a deep passion for sustainable and thoughtful design, backed by experience working across New Zealand, Europe, and the United States.

In today’s business environment, effective decision-making is key to navigating change and achieving sustainable growth. For small to medium sized enterprises where there can be fewer individuals at a senior decision-making level, there is arguably a greater need to have a strong decision-making process to ensure decisions are not made in a vacuum.

Aotea Health, founded in 2017 by Tama Toki, is a company deeply rooted in the wisdom of mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge). Inspired by the therapeutic qualities of Aotearoa’s natural environment, Aotea Health blends innovation with the healing power of native flora to deliver skincare and pharmaceutical solutions.

The Ports of Auckland case highlights the critical importance of health and safety for directors. Failures in duty of care and safety systems led to personal accountability under New Zealand’s Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, which imposes strict obligations on directors to manage risks and ensure workplace safety.

As businesses expand, a common decision is whether to create new companies to accommodate new ventures, risks, products and/or acquisitions. A well-designed group structure enables a ‘parent’ company to create distinct entities that operate independently.