Corporate Governance in New Zealand

A Handbook for Directors, Executives, and Advisers

16 March 2004

Contents

• Principles for Corporate Governance
• Introduction
• Who the Principles Apply to
• How to Report Against the Principles
• All entities
• Listed issuers
• Principles and Guidelines
  1. ETHICAL STANDARDS
  2. BOARD COMPOSITION AND PERFORMANCE
  3. BOARD COMMITTEES
  4. REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE
  5. REMUNERATION
  6. RISK MANAGEMENT
  7. AUDITORS
  8. SHAREHOLDER RELATIONS
  9. STAKEHOLDER INTERESTS