Social cohesion is built by leaders who are willing to listen, learn and help others do the same. Shift Advisory client and GC of NZTA Waka Kotahi Meredith Ussher has bought a culture of inclusivity and togetherness to her team in her role as a leader:

Social Cohesion in New Zealand Report co-author and chief economist at Simplicity Shamubeel Eaqub, discusses why New Zealand’s social fabric is fraying, why its time for business leaders to step up.

Claire Adams' joined Prue Tyler and Caroline Ferguson at this year's ILANZ Conference in Tāmaki Makaurau. One session in particular on tikanga Māori and law reform left a lasting impression.

Procuring software and technology (particularly SaaS) comes with legal and commercial risks that in-house counsel must navigate carefully, so how do you make sure your agreements protect your organisation? At the Legalwise In-House Counsel Conference 2025, key insights were shared on negotiating contracts, managing vendor performance, and mitigating risks—especially when dealing with major global providers versus local vendors. Shift Advisory Consultant Julie Daniels attended to find out more.