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Changes to ACC levies
Friday, 28 September 2018, 4:36 pm | EMA
The proposal to decrease ACC levies by 6.9% for employers is one the EMA encourages the Minister to keep. More >>
Business disappointed with ERA Bill
Monday, 10 September 2018, 11:50 am | EMA
EMA is bitterly disappointed with the lack of heed paid to concerns business has raised in relation to the Employment Relations Amendment Bill. More >>
Infrastructure agency significant step forward
Friday, 17 August 2018, 3:24 pm | EMA
EMA is pleased its long time call for a comprehensive solution to how New Zealand invests in and delivers vital infrastructure projects has made a significant step forward today. More >>
Need to rethink industrial relations
Friday, 13 July 2018, 2:40 pm | EMA
EMA believes the series of recent business-related commentary on low productivity, business confidence dropping and inflation rising, adds to its call for a rethink on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill and other industrial relations legislation. More >>
Strike action - is this the new norm?
Wednesday, 11 July 2018, 9:57 am | EMA
With daily news of strike action been taken, or proposed, the EMA is worried this will become the new norm of industrial relations. More >>
"Act Now and Age Later" says white paper on ageing workforce
Friday, 29 June 2018, 3:37 pm | EMA
An ageing population, a declining birth rate and a deepening skills shortage means a perfect storm is brewing on how New Zealand manages its ageing workforce. More >>
Old thinking for modern world, Government please explain
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 9:14 am | EMA
EMA is asking the coalition Government MPs to explain how the old world thinking of the proposed Employment Relations Amendment Bill will deliver the productive, high growth economy they say they want. More >>
When is voluntary not voluntary?
Friday, 8 June 2018, 4:37 pm | EMA
On June 9 it will be 15 years since the fifth New Zealand Labour Government ratified Convention 98 of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). More >>
90-day trial periods, "take a chance on me" legislation
Wednesday, 6 June 2018, 10:15 am | EMA
Findings from a nationwide survey of employers have found that the 90-day trial periods should be called the "take a chance on me" legislation. More >>
Industrial relations taking NZ back to "them v us"
Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 3:05 pm | EMA
Changes to industrial relations proposed in the Employment Relations Amendment Bill are driving a "them v us" approach in the workplace says EMA. More >>
European Union trade negotiations to start
Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 3:56 pm | EMA
Confirmation that trade negotiations will begin on a free trade agreement with the European Union is excellent news says the EMA. More >>
Budget 2018: Long on welfare, short on productivity
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 3:17 pm | EMA
Budget 2018 announced today revealed that the country’s books are in good order and the Government intends to maintain surpluses over the coming parliamentary term. More >>
Export award finalists demonstrate vibrancy of sector
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 8:46 am | EMA
The variety of companies named as finalists in the 2018 Air New Zealand Cargo ExportNZ Awards demonstrate the vibrancy of the export sector. More >>
Triangular Bill should not proceed
Monday, 14 May 2018, 1:57 pm | EMA
A proposed Bill which seeks to add further regulation to New Zealand’s industrial framework in the labour hire sector should not proceed says the EMA. More >>
Updated ATAP project announced
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 3:11 pm | EMA
A realigned version of the priority transport projects for Auckland to meet the city’s broader needs is to be commended, says the EMA. More >>
Proposal to boost research and development via tax credits
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 2:10 pm | EMA
A proposal to boost research and development via the introduction of tax incentives is part of a much-needed discussion on how best to apply settings for innovation. More >>
Workplace Bill proposes changes to union access
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 3:07 pm | EMA
EMA is encouraging business to look at proposed changes in the Employment Relations Amendment Bill relating to union access to workplaces. More >>
Global success celebrated locally
Friday, 9 February 2018, 10:59 am | EMA
Entries are now open to the Air New Zealand Cargo ExportNZ Awards 2018 - Auckland and Waikato. More >>
Employment relations changes need to keep NZ competitive
Thursday, 25 January 2018, 1:04 pm | EMA
Proposed changes to the current employment relations legislation remove flexibility the EMA believes is required to compete internationally. More >>
CPTPP back on track
Wednesday, 24 January 2018, 10:53 am | EMA
The EMA says it is great news the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is back on track and expected to be signed in March. More >>
