KPMG shares five key governance priorities for New Zealand family businesses in 2026, from long-term strategy and board effectiveness to technology, communication and succession planning. This article explores how boards can stay values-led and future-focused while navigating uncertainty, change and generational transition.

In Ask the Advisor, we put your questions to the experts. Our FBA Family Business Accredited Advisors answer frequently asked questions from family business clients for your benefit. Responses are from trusted professionals who understand the ins and outs of family business. In this Ask the Advisor, Jason Chequer, Managing Partner at Linara Group, answers the questions, "Do we need a family office?"