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Tough Calls On Transport To Balance Budget And Get Economy Moving
Friday, 4 June 2021, 12:14 pm | EMA
The EMA says the downgrade of the New Zealand Upgrade programme will make moving freight and people around Auckland and Northland more difficult. EMA Head of Advocacy and Strategy, Alan McDonald, says downgrades to major projects at Marsden Point and ... More >>
More Funding For Economic Recovery In The Regions Welcomed
Thursday, 27 May 2021, 2:29 pm | EMA
The EMA says the government’s announcement of a new fund to replace the Provincial Growth Fund is good news for the economic recovery of the regions. Chief Executive Brett O’Riley says the $200 million Regional Strategic Partnership Fund will be ... More >>
No Great Benefits For Business From The Balanced Budget 2021
Thursday, 20 May 2021, 4:03 pm | EMA
The EMA says there is not much in Budget 2021 for business, but that is as expected. Chief Executive Brett O’Riley says not surprisingly the major focus was on securing the country’s recovery through supporting people socially and the environment, ... More >>
More Spaces For Skilled And Critical Workers’ Welcome
Tuesday, 11 May 2021, 5:59 am | EMA
May 10, 2021 The EMA says its members will be pleased with today’s announcement that more spaces have been allocated in managed isolation facilities for skilled and critical workers. Chief Executive Brett O’Riley says the message from its 7,400 ... More >>
No Positive Outcomes From FPA Proposal
Friday, 7 May 2021, 1:17 pm | EMA
The EMA says there will be no positive outcomes from the Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) proposal for businesses. Chief Executive Brett O’Riley says the effects of the proposal to Cabinet today on FPAs to standardise conditions across industries or ... More >>
Vaccinations In The Workplace
Thursday, 29 April 2021, 9:24 am | EMA
By Paul Jarvie COVID-19 has become part of the normal language and narrative around the world. It has been with us for over a year now but in that time has caused seismic changes to countries, populations, economies and families. But what does it practically ... More >>
Trans-Tasman Bubble Critical First Step
Tuesday, 6 April 2021, 5:25 pm | EMA
The EMA says today’s announcement that the two-way trans-Tasman bubble will go ahead from midnight, April 18, will be welcomed by all businesses reliant on trade with Australia. "This is the ‘rope up the cliff’ for many of our members ... More >>
Business Could Do With A Breather
Monday, 29 March 2021, 3:03 pm | EMA
The call for a halt to new business-focused legislation for the next two years is an idea that has merit for a business community desperately in need of a breather, says the EMA. "Now would be a good time for business to able to take a break ... More >>
Whakatane Mill Closure Terrible News
Tuesday, 16 March 2021, 5:21 pm | EMA
The EMA says the announcement today that the Whakatane Mill is closing is terrible news for the management team, employees, and the wider community. "Our thoughts are with everyone in Whakatane today, as this is a decision that everyone was hoping ... More >>
Extra ATAP Spend Welcome But Is The Balance Of Transport Modes Right?
Friday, 12 March 2021, 12:01 pm | EMA
The additional $500 million spend announced today as part of the revised $31 billion Auckland Transport Alignment Programme (ATAP) is welcome at a time when Auckland Council’s budget is under extreme pressure, says the EMA. EMA Chief Executive Brett ... More >>
Get Auckland Back To Alert Level 1 To Take Advantage Of Weekend Trade
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 4:14 pm | EMA
EMA Chief Executive Brett O’Riley is urging the Government to immediately return Auckland to Alert Level 1 after its cabinet meeting tomorrow rather than wait until 6am Sunday. "It will be one of the biggest weekends of the year with the 36th ... More >>
Rolling Restrictions Highlight Precarious Business Positions
Thursday, 4 March 2021, 3:09 pm | EMA
The recent series of alert level restrictions have shown just how close to the edge many businesses are being forced to operate with increasing numbers facing ever harder decisions. EMA Chief Executive Brett O’Riley says yesterday’s highlighted increases ... More >>
EMA Echoes Calls For More Input Into Future Management Of COVID-19
Tuesday, 2 March 2021, 1:29 pm | EMA
Calls by senior business leaders for more openness and cooperation around the Government’s plan for the ongoing management of COVID-19 are strongly supported by the EMA. Chief Executive Brett O’Riley says business owners are being crippled by increasing pressure ... More >>
Holidays Act Overhaul Short-term Pain For Long-term Gain
Tuesday, 23 February 2021, 2:13 pm | EMA
The EMA says its business members will welcome the overhaul of the Holidays Act, although it will potentially be challenging for them to implement. "We’re looking forward to working further with the Government on the new Act, which is expected ... More >>
Resurgence Support Payment Welcome For Struggling Businesses
Wednesday, 17 February 2021, 6:31 pm | EMA
The quick shift out of COVID-19 Alert Level 3 and the availability of the Resurgence Support Payment will be helpful for Auckland region businesses hit hard by Sunday’s rapid move to regional border restrictions, says the EMA. "Level 2 restrictions ... More >>
Speed And Scale Key To Auckland Moving From Alert Level 3
Tuesday, 16 February 2021, 1:20 pm | EMA
The EMA says the ability to move quickly up and down the alert level scale will be the cornerstone of successfully dealing with COVID-19 flare-ups in future. Chief Executive Brett O’Riley welcomes the Government’s effective actions to address ... More >>
Border Crossings Easier For Business At Alert Level 3
Monday, 15 February 2021, 7:52 am | EMA
A better system for getting people classed as essential through the borders that have been set up around the Auckland region is welcome to its members, says the EMA. EMA Chief Executive Brett O’Riley says Business Connect is ready for registration ... More >>
More Money To Hire People Gives Business A Boost
Thursday, 11 February 2021, 7:34 pm | EMA
More money to hire people will help its SME business members get back on track after COVID-19, says the EMA. "The expansion of the Government’s Flexi-wage initiative is great news and will give businesses a confidence boost and those out of work more ... More >>
SMEs Welcome Additional Government Support For Employers
Monday, 8 February 2021, 4:34 pm | EMA
The Government’s announcement today of the new Short Term Absences Payment (STAP) will be welcomed by both employers, employees and those self-employed, says the EMA. Chief Executive Brett O’Riley says the payment of $350, which employers and those ... More >>
NZPPA And EMA Partner To Support Payrollers NZPPA And EMA Partner To Support Payrollers
Thursday, 3 December 2020, 9:41 am | EMA
The EMA have partnered with the New Zealand Payroll Practitioners Association (NZPPA) to help upskill payrollers and give them a career pathway. EMA Chief Executive Brett O’Riley says payroll is a core business function which currently often sits with ... More >>
