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EMA Applauds Extra Measures To Keep People In Work
Friday, 27 March 2020, 7:00 pm | EMA
The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the extra measures to keep people in work will be a huge relief to businesses across New Zealand, and have saved jobs. Chief Executive Brett O’Riley said the Government’s most recent announcement ... More >>
EMA Urging Businesses To Hang In There
Thursday, 26 March 2020, 2:21 pm | EMA
The EMA is urging its members to hang in there as reality bites with the first day of the enforced four-week shut down of the country. "We know businesses are really struggling but it’s been heartening to hear our members and other businesses ... More >>
EMA Supports Government To Help Businesses
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 4:08 pm | EMA
The EMA says its members will be delighted to hear of immediate relief offered through the Government’s $12.1 billion business continuity package announced this afternoon. Chief Executive Brett O’Riley says as a first stage the package, ... More >>
New Zealand loses great business champion
Sunday, 2 February 2020, 2:06 pm | EMA
New Zealand has lost a great champion for business, trade, international relations and the sense that anything is possible for this country. More >>
Projects supports ‘golden triangle'
Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 3:30 pm | EMA
Today’s major announcement of infrastructure projects is good news for members in the EMA’s upper North Island region. More >>
Training directory sets people on path for the future
Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 9:05 am | EMA
Curating and developing people’s skills for their current role, next role and future roles is no easy task, but it’s a key part of being a good employer. More >>
Legalisation of cannabis key concern for Kiwi businesses
Thursday, 12 December 2019, 8:43 am | EMA
The latest EMA Employers’ Survey puts the legalisation of cannabis at the top of the list of concerns for SMEs, with 73 per cent worried it will have a negative impact on their business. More >>
Infrastructure spending good news for SMEs
Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 2:46 pm | EMA
Today’s major infrastructure spending announcement is good news for members in the EMA’s upper North Island region. More >>
EMA welcomes practical help for small businesses
Tuesday, 3 December 2019, 4:52 pm | EMA
The EMA was pleased to see the practical measures included in the Government’s Small Business Strategy, which will improve the cash flow of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) because they will get paid more promptly. More >>
Life memberships honour long-term contribution
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 5:18 pm | EMA
Two board members were presented with life memberships at the EMA Annual General Meeting (AGM) this afternoon, and four new members officially joined the Board of Directors. More >>
Electricity Authority’s changes will result in higher prices
Thursday, 21 November 2019, 9:15 am | EMA
"The Electricity Authority (the Authority) should take careful note of warnings from Transpower with regard to proposed changes to transmission pricing," the Transmission Pricing Group (TPM Group) says. More >>
Silly season can bring dodgy behaviour with it
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 9:18 am | EMA
It’s not called the silly season for nothing, which is why the EMA is taking a more light-hearted approach to some of the serious issues that can come up at end-of-year work functions. More >>
EMA embraces historical 24 hours for NZ trade
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 1:40 pm | EMA
The EMA embraces the historical 24 hours in which a deal has been struck on an upgrade to our free trade agreement with China, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement signed by all but India. More >>
EMA clear on top priorities for local government
Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 9:17 am | EMA
The EMA today is recommending a regionalised approach by upper North Island councils to solving local government issues highlighted in its discussion paper ahead of the October 12 local body elections. More >>
Key to RoVE success retaining confidence of employers
Thursday, 1 August 2019, 2:15 pm | EMA
The EMA believes the key to the success of the Reform of Vocational Education will be ensuring employers retain confidence in the system during a period of significant change and disruption. More >>
EMA and NZITA sign special relationship agreement
Tuesday, 16 July 2019, 9:37 am | EMA
The EMA and the New Zealand India Trade Alliance (NZITA) have celebrated signing a special relationship agreement that will see them work together more closely and connect on trade, commerce and industry. More >>
Myths busted about benefits of Fair Pay Agreements
Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 10:00 am | EMA
The EMA says The New Zealand Initiative’s report on Fair Pay Agreements (FPAs) busts all myths about their benefits, and shows we simply don’t need them. More >>
One positive for business in Productivity Commission report
Thursday, 4 July 2019, 12:09 pm | EMA
The EMA is pleased the Productivity Commission’s draft Local government funding and financing report recommends doing away with differential rating for business, and giving councils tools other than rates to raise revenue. More >>
Air New Zealand Cargo ExportNZ Awards winners announced!
Friday, 28 June 2019, 8:19 am | EMA
Companies with booming overseas sales and innovative offerings - from natural toothpaste and eco-friendly toothbrushes and floss, to an app for school children that enables better collaboration - have been recognised for their outstanding achievements at ... More >>
Poor productivity no surprise, but how are we addressing it?
Friday, 7 June 2019, 2:38 pm | EMA
The EMA is not surprised at the results of the Productivity Commission research that highlights the cost of the country’s poor productivity performance. More >>
