16 March 2004
The Securities Commission published a report Corporate Governance in
New Zealand Principles and Guidelines in February 2004. The report sets out nine Principles of corporate governance for application within a broad range of entities.
About This Handbook
This Handbook is a shortened version of the report Corporate Governance in New Zealand Principles and Guidelines. It is intended as a reference for directors, executives and advisers, as they decide how best to apply the Principles to their particular entity. The nine Principles and their accompanying guidelines are included together with the Commission's view on the particular area of corporate governance.