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Text, Context and Constitutions: Directors' Fundamental Duties in Aotearoa New Zealand

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article considers fundamental directors' duties under the Companies Act 1993. Drawing on fundamental principles of the rule of law, and Roland Barthes' distinction between lisible and scriptible texts, the article provides a close reading of the text regarding directors' duties. These duties are then considered in a broader context. An argument is also presented for greater use of bespoke constitutions to establish specific corporate purposes.

Source: Victoria University of Wellington Law Review

DOI: 10.26686/vuwlr.v55i3.9834

Author: Jonathan Barrett

Institution: Victoria University of Wellington

Language: English

Topic: Corporate Governance and Law

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411198994

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