The governance difference in co-operatives and mutuals
Saya Wahrlich, CEO of Cooperative Business New Zealand. How BVO Audit supports the governance and reporting of the national peak body for co-operatives and mutuals. With high accountability to members and limited room to manoeuvre, Cooperative Business NZ needed an audit partner who understood the member-owned model and the rhythm of reporting to members.
Strong values, strong governance
Alex Hayton, CEO of the International Taekwon-Do Foundation of New Zealand (ITKD) How BVO Audit supports the values and governance of NZ’s largest martial arts organisation. With over 3,000 members across 50 clubs, ITKD is built on discipline, community, and transparency. CEO Alex Hayton shares how BVO helps make audit season smooth and why a proper audit matters for a member-led organisation.
No time to waste: keeping Parnell Business Association on track
Cheryl Adamson General Manager of the Parnell Business Association (Parnell BID) How BVO [...]
Lessons from Nanogirl Labs: building stronger social enterprises
The recent liquidation of Nanogirl Labs is a reminder of both the promise and the pressures of social enterprises in New Zealand. Balancing the heart of a charity with the discipline of a business is powerful, but also challenging. With stronger governance, audits, and planning, social enterprises can build the resilience they need to thrive.
