EMA - Latest News [Page 9]
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 >>
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 >>