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Unemployment Rise Reflects EMA Member Sentiment
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 11:24 am | EMA
The small rise in unemployment is beginning to reflect on-the-ground anecdotal evidence being shared by members of the Employment and Manufacturers Association (EMA). "We have been talking to members throughout late June and July, and those looking forward ... More >>
Waka Kotahi Over-cautious On Harbour Bridge Closures
Monday, 3 July 2023, 4:00 pm | EMA
Waka Kotahi needs to review its closure policy and risk profiles for managing Auckland’s Harbour Bridge as yet another day of productivity is lost to Auckland’s economy, says the EMA. "Effectively what we are seeing now is almost scare-mongering ... More >>
Regional Supply Chain Agreement Good News For New Zealand
Monday, 29 May 2023, 10:33 am | EMA
The EMA says the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Supply Chains agreement announced today between 14 countries will guard against supply chain disruption in the future. Chief Executive Brett O’Riley, who has provided input to the Ministry of Foreign ... More >>
Bread And Butter Budget 2023 Leaves Only Crusts For Business
Thursday, 18 May 2023, 4:07 pm | EMA
EMA Chief Executive Brett O’Riley says Budget 2023 spreads the butter pretty thinly across the bread of the economy and really only leaves the crusts for business. "This is a budget for recovery rather than growth or the transformation of the economy, ... More >>
What The EMA Wants From The Budget
Monday, 15 May 2023, 4:56 pm | EMA
EMA Chief Executive Brett O’Riley says the 6th Budget from Minister of Finance Hon Grant Robertson is likely to be more focused on macro issues rather than delivering much directly for businesses. "We have taken a clear message from the material ... More >>
Latest Unemployment Figures Show Pressure Still On Employers
Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 12:38 pm | EMA
Today’s 3.4 per cent unemployment number coupled with ongoing rises in wage rates highlight that the pressure remains on the employers, says the EMA. "When you link those numbers back to our recent Skills Shortage Survey it shows we are still ... More >>
Skills Shortage Survey Confirms Worst Fears
Tuesday, 28 March 2023, 3:56 pm | EMA
Ninety per cent of businesses are struggling to fill vacancies, and nearly a third have had roles in the market for more than six months, according to the latest EMA Skills Shortage Survey. The EMA Skills Shortage Survey 2023, received 543 responses ... More >>
Latest GDP Figures Highlight Need For Investment In Manufacturing - Accelerated Depreciation Scheme Logical Next Step
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 4:04 pm | EMA
The EMA says the latest industry plan to help manufacturers develop advanced capability addresses falling GDP in the sector. Specifically, more investment in software, hardware and the requisite skills, stimulated through an accelerated depreciation scheme, ... More >>
Increasing Investment In Advanced Technologies A Priority For Manufacturing
Monday, 13 March 2023, 10:16 am | EMA
The Advanced Manufacturing Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) recognises the essential role manufacturing plays in the New Zealand economy, for jobs and communities. The draft plan was released for public consultation in June 2022, attracting hundreds ... More >>
Reprioritising Transport Strategy Good For Business
Tuesday, 7 March 2023, 3:52 pm | EMA
Reprioritising the Government’s Transport Strategy to focus on productivity, freight movement and reconnecting communities will be good for business, says the EMA. Chief Executive, Brett O’Riley, says the lack of resilience in the country’s infrastructure ... More >>
Relief At $5m For Business But Minimum Wage Increase Problematic
Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 4:43 pm | EMA
The EMA is relieved the Government has dedicated $5m to support Auckland businesses impacted by the recent flooding. Chief Executive Brett O’Riley says that is consistent with discussions the EMA and the Auckland Business Roundtable had been having with ... More >>
Extra Support For Regions Welcomed
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 2:16 pm | EMA
The EMA is pleased the Government has dedicated another $700,000 in support for regions that have been badly hit by recently flooding. Chief Executive Brett O’Riley says the upper North Island where the worst of the damage is exactly where its 7,100 ... More >>
Businesses Will Go To The Wall
Wednesday, 7 December 2022, 10:07 am | EMA
The EMA is warning that businesses will close their doors or significantly downsize existing workforces if recent predictions around future unemployment levels are realised. The warning comes as recent commentary from the Government, bank economists and the ... More >>
Two Life Members Honoured At EMA Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, 23 November 2022, 11:41 am | EMA
At the EMA Annual General Meeting (AGM) yesterday, the EMA honoured the contributions of one former board member and the first non-board member to ever be conferred life membership. Presented by current EMA Board Chairman Andrew Hunt, the first life membership ... More >>
A Voice For Business In The RMA Reform Legislation
Tuesday, 15 November 2022, 1:08 pm | EMA
A potentially significant voice for the business sectors and possibly more straightforward consenting processes are a welcome inclusion in the new acts to replace the old Resource Management Act, announced today by Environment Minister David Parker, says the EMA. ... More >>
What’s The New Normal For Exporters?
Friday, 11 November 2022, 12:44 pm | EMA
Post-pandemic global trade looks different. But how different, and what does that mean for exporters and how they work with this new normal? That is what all those gathered for Go Global 2022 were there to discuss, debate, question and gather insights ... More >>
Government Demonstrates Failure To Listen
Thursday, 6 October 2022, 3:13 pm | EMA
The Government’s report back on the misnamed Fair Pay Agreements (FPAs) demonstrates a failure to listen that was also highlighted in the recent Mood of the Boardroom survey, says the EMA. Head of Advocacy and Strategy, Alan McDonald, says the Mood ... More >>
Annual Workplace Wellbeing Survey Finds One In Four May Change Jobs In Next 12 Months
Tuesday, 23 August 2022, 11:09 am | EMA
EMA and nib survey says employees report poor health as a result of work pressures Flexible work, career development, feedback and wellness measures key to retaining staff Workers’ future concerns include state of the economy and ... More >>
Where Are The Workers?
Tuesday, 12 July 2022, 5:37 am | EMA
A recent survey of EMA members showed that 100 per cent of responding employers with vacancies were struggling to fill them, with almost 40 per cent of employers advertising for more than six months. The survey had 335 businesses respond, mostly ... More >>
EMA Presents To Select Committee On Fair Pay Agreements
Monday, 13 June 2022, 2:10 pm | EMA
Fair Pay Agreements are a sledgehammer approach to solving what may only be an issue affecting a handful of sectors, the EMA told the Select Committee hearing on Fair Pay Agreements (FPAs) today. EMA Head of Advocacy and Strategy, Alan McDonald, appeared ... More >>
