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Business pleased Government confirmed
Friday, 20 October 2017, 11:49 am | EMA
Business is pleased a decision has been made confirming the make-up of the Government to lead New Zealand in the next parliamentary term, says the EMA. More >>
Manufacturers needs skills and infrastructure
Wednesday, 13 September 2017, 9:05 am | EMA
Manufacturers are important employers in New Zealand creating many opportunities for skilled and unskilled labour. More >>
Auckland transport initiatives sped up
Friday, 4 August 2017, 12:49 pm | EMA
Confirmation of a funding package to speed up transport initiatives to address Auckland’s gridlock has been hailed as much needed progress by the EMA. More >>
Flexibility in tertiary models key to addressing skills
Wednesday, 26 July 2017, 2:09 pm | EMA
The deepening skills shortage is a key concern for employers which is why the EMA is keen to understand further detail around the Government’s announcement on tertiary models today. More >>
New model to unlock infrastructure investment shortfall
Monday, 24 July 2017, 9:12 am | EMA
A government initiative to allow public and private investment in critically needed infrastructure is a significant step forward for the country. More >>
What Business wants from Government
Thursday, 6 July 2017, 11:34 am | EMA
With the countdown now on until the General Election on September 23, the EMA has released its key recommendations for the incoming Government. More >>
Deep concerns around Labour’s workplace policy
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 2:28 pm | EMA
EMA has deep concerns about the Industrial Relations Policy released by the Labour Party today. More >>
Business keen to get Auckland moving
Wednesday, 7 June 2017, 11:20 am | EMA
The outcome of a project to investigate ways to ease congestion in Auckland cannot come fast enough. More >>
Focus on trade strategy
Friday, 24 March 2017, 3:49 pm | EMA
Today’s release of the Government’s Trade Agenda 2030 comes at an important time says the EMA. More >>
Time for exporters to share their success stories
Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 12:33 pm | EMA
With exporting a hot topic, it’s time for those in the industry to share their success stories with the rest of New Zealand. More >>
Congratulations to new Prime Minister
Monday, 12 December 2016, 11:55 am | EMA
EMA wishes to congratulate Bill English on his official confirmation as the new Prime Minister along with Paula Bennett as Deputy Prime Minister, earlier today. More >>
Electricity Authority no longer wants to ‘act reasonably’
Monday, 28 November 2016, 11:57 am | EMA
The Electricity Authority is proposing to remove 36 clauses that require it to act or behave reasonably from the ‘rulebook’ that governs the New Zealand electricity market . More >>
Reassuring step forward on pay equity
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 11:27 am | EMA
Significant progress has been made on pay equity with the announcement by Government that it agrees with the recommendations of the Joint Working Group on Pay Equity. More >>
Opposition to electricity reforms not going away
Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 3:40 pm | EMA
The EMA is puzzled and deeply concerned as to why the Electricity Authority has pushed its transmission pricing proposal into another round of consultation. More >>
Fearless Business Will THRIVE
Friday, 30 September 2016, 10:27 am | EMA
Keeping up with the rate of change in today’s business world requires a bold and fearless approach and EMA’s THRIVE conference is set to deliver this. More >>
Kiwis don’t want cheaper power at others' expense
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 11:18 am | EMA
"According to a poll commissioned by a group of consumer trusts, businesses, farming, local government and electricity sector participants, the kiwi spirit of giving everyone a fair go is alive and well across the country, with over 50% of Kiwis rejecting ... More >>
Local Body Manifesto: What Business wants from Council
Friday, 2 September 2016, 11:18 am | EMA
With the countdown now on until local body elections, EMA has released its key recommendations for Auckland’s incoming Mayor and councillors. More >>
EMA Calls for Veto of Contractors Remuneration Bill
Friday, 12 August 2016, 2:56 pm | EMA
The Minimum Wage (Contractors Remuneration) Amendment Bill is a solution looking for a problem, says the EMA. More >>
Auckland Port Study provides pathway forward
Friday, 1 July 2016, 11:38 am | EMA
A clear pathway for the future of Auckland port has been outlined in the Port Future Study report, released today. More >>
EMA Welcomes LGNZ Mobilising the Regions Paper
Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 1:39 pm | EMA
EMA Welcomes LGNZ Mobilising the Regions Paper The EMA has welcomed the release of the Mobilising the Regions paper, released by Local Government New Zealand today, saying it breathes life into key issues the Employers and Manufacturers Association ... More >>