This is not your usual law firm podcast. It’s not about analysing new law, old law or in-the-works law. In this podcast we aim to challenge the status quo, provoke thought and uncover new ways of thinking. In this podcast series, we tap into our extensive local and international network of thought leaders, and industry experts to tackle the issues that matter and bring new perspectives to the table.

Hold That Thought
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Podcast Overview
This is not your usual law firm podcast. It’s not about analysing new law, old law or in-the-works law. In this podcast we aim to challenge the status quo, provoke thought and uncover new ways of thinking. In this podcast series, we tap into our extensive local and international network of thought leaders, and industry experts to tackle the issues that matter and bring new perspectives to the table.
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Publishing Since
9/26/2023
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Recent Episodes

November 23, 2025
Episode 10: Navigating disputes and tensions in the boardroom: What it takes to be a high-performing chair
<p>The boardroom is no stranger to tension. As directors grapple with the need to make decisions in an increasingly complex environment, and amid heightened stakeholder expectations, disagreement is to be expected. Robust discussion is inevitable and essential to ensuring sound decision-making, avoiding groupthink and providing clarity to executive teams.</p><p>In this episode Hayden Wilson, Chair of Dentons in New Zealand and Global Vice Chair, and Mary Jane Daly, Independent Director discuss what it takes to be a high-performing chair. We cover setting the tone and being proactive, managing the Chief Executive relationship and navigating tough conversations. We also cover growing complexity and expectations and how strong board leadership is more critical than ever. This episode offers practical insights for Chairs and Directors looking to lift performance and add real strategic value in the boardroom.</p><p>They also discuss:</p><p>· How to manage the Chief Executive relationship</p><p>· Setting the tone and creating the right environment</p><p>· How to be reflective in tense and stressful situations</p><p>· Why strong board leadership is critical in this changing landscape.</p>

September 3, 2025
Episode 9: Less on the plate, more on the line: How appetite drugs are reshaping food
<p>In this episode, Jenni Rutter, Intellectual Property Partner, is joined by Nicola O'Rourke, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Founders Advisory, to explore how these trends are disrupting the food and beverage space and what businesses need to know as consumers move from eating more to eating smarter.</p><p>They also discuss:</p><p>· The impact on consumer food demand.</p><p>· How the food and beverage industry is responding and where there is room for innovation.</p><p>· Potential opportunities for the New Zealand food and beverage industry.</p><p>· The rise in demand for functional, nutrient-dense products.</p>

August 18, 2025
Episode 8: Facing the future: What facial recognition means for business and consumers
<p>In our latest episode of Hold That Thought, Technology and Privacy Partner, Campbell Featherstone and Account Executive for NEC, Greg Webber explore what facial recognition means for businesses and consumers. Is the promise of smarter operations worth the risk of public backlash and regulatory scrutiny? How should businesses approach this new technology ethically and legally and what do consumers need to know about how businesses use this data when their face is being scanned? </p><p>They also discuss:</p><ul><li>Key privacy principles involved. </li><li>Balancing the privacy risks, public backlash and potential reputational damage. </li><li>The difference between informed vs. implied consent. </li><li>What can go wrong and the potential consequences.</li></ul><br/>
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