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A Fairer, Simpler Leave System Is A Crucial Step Closer

Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 1:49 pm | EMA

The Bill will now proceed through its second and third readings in Parliament. The Government has signalled its intention to pass the legislation before the election in November. More >>

EMA Calls For Fewer Policy Shocks, More Certainty For Business In 2026 Election Policy Directives

Monday, 13 July 2026, 8:00 am | EMA

The directives centre on five key priorities: stability and certainty, infrastructure and consenting, energy supply, employment legislation, and investment and innovation. More >>

AI Adoption Surges Among SMEs, But Businesses Risk Falling Behind On Workforce Readiness, EMA Survey Finds

Thursday, 9 July 2026, 9:02 am | EMA

The survey of more than 300 EMA member businesses found that 83% are already using AI, yet only 13% have an AI policy in place. More >>

Trades Training Positive Feature Of Budget 2026

Thursday, 28 May 2026, 5:19 pm | EMA

McDonald says the Budget did a bit with not very much, with confirmation of funding for several larger infrastructure projects, while the revised forecasts were not as bad as many expected. More >>

Simplifying Local Government Will Make It Easier To Do Business

Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 2:17 pm | EMA

EMA Head of Advocacy and Strategy Alan McDonald says businesses often mention the difficulties of navigating multi-layered local government structures. More >>

Auckland City Deal Sets Direction - Now Progress Must Follow, Says EMA

Friday, 10 April 2026, 9:45 am | EMA

The announcement rightly notes just how important Auckland’s success is to the national economy and, as a national organisation founded in Auckland 140 years ago, we and our members really want to see the city grow and contribute more to the economy. More >>

Employment Leave Bill A Long-Overdue Step Towards Clarity

Monday, 9 March 2026, 7:28 pm | EMA

The two-year implementation window for the new legislation is sensible and gives employers and employees time to adjust to new systems, rewrite contracts, and work through transition issues. More >>

Employment Law Changes Bring Certainty For Employers And Contractors

Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 11:33 am | EMA

In today’s competitive and challenging workplace, employers need confidence and certainty that their employment relations practices are correct and within the law. More >>

RMA Reform A Positive Step Forward For New Zealand

Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 1:51 pm | EMA

"Not everyone will agree with that, but let’s give the new legislation some time to bed in and work before throwing our hands up in the air and wailing about perceived potential failings." More >>

Uber Decision: Old Structures Versus New Thinking

Monday, 17 November 2025, 5:24 pm | EMA

"While the decision is restricted to the four Uber drivers for whom the case was brought forward, it effectively demonstrates that current employment law does not deal with platform work," says the EMA’s Head of Advocacy, Alan McDonald. More >>

EMA Honours Alexander Topp With 2025 Patrick Seaman Award For Excellence In Health And Safety

Friday, 7 November 2025, 2:46 pm | EMA

The award was presented at a recent event celebrating a major milestone of 100 graduates of the EMA’s NZ Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Management Level 6. More >>

Rise In Unemployment Underscores Fragile Recovery, Says EMA

Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 11:11 am | EMA

"It’s no surprise the rate has edged up; it’s been widely predicted," says McDonald. "While there has been a recent lift in business confidence, headlines like this tend to knock it back down. It’s a reminder of how fragile the recovery still is." More >>

Government Energy Reforms Bring Little Short-Term Relief For Kiwi Businesses

Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 10:50 am | EMA

The government has rejected eight of the 10 recommendations from the much anticipated and delayed release of the report, commissioned in the wake of the significant price spikes in electricity pricing during last winter. More >>

New Residence Pathways A Win For Employers And Skilled Migrants

Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 10:28 am | EMA

The changes finally acknowledge the value that vocational skills provide to New Zealand’s economy, says EMA Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement Lead Joanna Hall. More >>

GDP Contraction A Knock To Confidence, But Signs Of Recovery Emerging - EMA

Thursday, 18 September 2025, 11:30 am | EMA

While the June quarter figures are disappointing, they must be viewed in the context of a broader economic landscape that is beginning to show signs of life. More >>

Industrial Gas Users Almost Out Of Options

Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 8:43 am | EMA

"We’ve got several members struggling to source supply beyond September or the back end of this year, then they are facing increases of 20%, 30%, 40%, or even more - if they can even source a supply contract," says EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald. More >>