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Requests For Redundancy And Restructuring Support Surges 50% As Economy Slows
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 2:15 pm | EMA
The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says a marked increase in requests for restructuring and redundancy support from employers is further evidence that the economy is rapidly slowing. EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald says while requests ... More >>
Compulsory Bargaining Won’t Be Missed Says EMA
Monday, 11 December 2023, 4:04 pm | EMA
The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says most employers will welcome today’s Government announcement that they will be moving with urgency to repeal Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) legislation this week. EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald ... More >>
Join Free To Amplify The Manufacturing Sector’s Voice
Monday, 27 November 2023, 11:58 am | EMA
Advanced Manufacturing Aotearoa (AMA) is encouraging all who want to be part of the sector’s success into the future to join them. AMA is industry-driven and seeks to upskill and develop existing manufacturers to enable their operations and processes ... More >>
EMA Welcomes Announcement Of New Coalition Government; Urges It To Get To Work
Friday, 24 November 2023, 12:00 pm | EMA
The EMA today welcomed the announcement of the new coalition government and says it looks forward to working with closely with incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Minister of Regulation David Seymour. ... More >>
Congestion Charging Would Deliver Huge Economic Benefit To The Auckland Economy Says The EMA
Wednesday, 15 November 2023, 4:18 pm | EMA
The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the introduction of congestion charging on the Auckland roading network would deliver significant economic and social benefits and should be progressed with urgency by the incoming government and Auckland ... More >>
EMA Welcomes Release Of Final Election Results; Urges Parties To Move Quickly To Finalise Governing Arrangements
Friday, 3 November 2023, 2:12 pm | EMA
The EMA today congratulated the successful candidates in the 2023 general election and urged the three parties likely to form the new government to move with urgency to finalise governing arrangements. EMA Chief Executive Brett O’Riley says now ... More >>
Unemployment Rise No Surprise As Economic Slowdown Starts To Bite
Wednesday, 1 November 2023, 11:25 am | EMA
The EMA says news that unemployment continues to rise comes as no surprise given the conversations it has been having with its members, who are feeling the impact of a slowing economy. The latest numbers released by Stats NZ today show that unemployment ... More >>
RMA Reform Just The Start
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 3:20 pm | EMA
Last night’s passing of two of the Bills to replace the current Resource Management Act (RMA) marks a significant milestone for the Employers and Manufacturers Association’s (EMA) ongoing campaign for reform in an area that affects all its members. "Six ... More >>
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 >>
