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EMA Backs Broad Direction Of New Health And Safety Bill - But Warns Key Gaps Must Be Fixed
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 5:22 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
EMA Manager of Employment Relations and Safety Paul Jarvie says a risk-focused framework is the right direction. However, there are flaws and inconsistencies that could undermine its intent. More >>
Unemployment Rises - But Hiring Rebound May Not Be Far Behind, Says EMA
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 11:08 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Alan McDonald, Head of Advocacy at the EMA, says that unemployment is a lagging indicator and a raft of forward measures point to improving hiring conditions through 2026. More >>
EMA Welcomes Long-Awaited Overhaul Of Holidays Act
Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 2:34 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Alan McDonald, Head of Advocacy and Strategy at the EMA, says the new Employment Leave Act will bring much-needed clarity and simplicity to leave entitlements. More >>
Port Expansion Fast-track A Much-Needed Economic Boost
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 2:22 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald says the Port is a vital contributor to the Auckland region, returning millions of dollars in dividends to Auckland Council each year, while providing critical infrastructure to keep goods and services moving. More >>
Resource Management Act Announcements On Right Track
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 7:38 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Resource Management Act (RMA) changes announced are a significant step forward in making the building and connection of networks and critical infrastructure much easier, says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA). More >>
Freeing The Outdoors From Health And Safety Creep Will Boost Growth
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 11:34 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Proposed changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act will make it clear when a duty arises and when there is no duty on landowners/occupiers. More >>
The Infrastructure Pieces Are In Place - Now We Urgently Need To Get To Work, Says EMA
Monday, 10 March 2025, 2:42 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The infrastructure sector needs government to get the system moving as we continue to lose people at the design, legal, procurement and technical end of the infrastructure spectrum as well as those responsible for actually getting the projects built. More >>
New Citizen Arrest Powers A Dangerous Escalation
Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 2:45 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The impact of theft is often far greater on small businesses who can’t absorb the losses so readily, but the impact of possible harm is also great on friends and families if things go wrong. More >>
EMA Supports Refinements To Accredited Employer Work Visa System
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 7:21 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) supports the announcement made today by Immigration Minister Erica Stanford to continue to refine the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). EMA Senior Policy Advisor Joanna Hall says employers need ... More >>
Early Notice Of Minimum Wage Rise Helpful For Business, Says EMA
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 11:07 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald says the increase from $23.15 an hour to $23.50, which will take effect from 1 April 2025, reflects the current economic climate and labour market conditions. More >>
Work-related Injuries In Manufacturing Create $1.23 Billion Economic Burden On NZ
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 10:59 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The EMA initiated the project in March 2024 with support from ACC. The report will inform a long-term approach to improving outcomes from workplace harm in the sector. More >>
Job Seekers Want Flexible Work, Health Insurance & Benefits, But Employer Investment Lagging
Monday, 30 September 2024, 4:27 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
New findings from the 2024 Workplace Wellbeing survey from the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) and nib New Zealand (nib), reveal a disconnect between what employees seek when looking for a new job and what employers intend to invest in over the next ... More >>
EMA Highlights Mindfulness In The Workplace For Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday, 23 September 2024, 4:41 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The most important asset for any business is its people. That’s why it’s so important to help employers understand what might be going on with their team and consider how to respond. More >>
An Economy In Decline No Surprise To Business Community, Says EMA
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 12:33 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) reported today that GDP declined 0.2% in the June 2024 quarter. More >>
EMA Welcomes Greater Clarity Around Contractors
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 9:40 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
By providing four clear and succinct factors that will assess whether a person is considered to be a contractor, the Government has responded to a pressing issue for businesses. More >>
Time Of Use Charging A Boost For Business Productivity
Monday, 12 August 2024, 1:23 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald says the initiative will reduce travel times on our busiest roads and better utilise existing road capacity. More >>
Unemployment Numbers Show Businesses Under Severe Financial Pressure
Wednesday, 7 August 2024, 11:34 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The latest numbers released by Stats NZ show that the unemployment rate increased from 4.3 percent in the March quarter to 4.6 percent in the June quarter. More >>
Acceleration Of Expressway Will Be Transformative For Northland Economy Says EMA
Wednesday, 24 July 2024, 11:34 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the Government’s decision to accelerate the delivery of a new expressway to Whangārei is welcome news for businesses across the region and will help transform the Northland economy. More >>
EMA Welcomes Commitment To Fix Broken Holidays Act
Wednesday, 5 June 2024, 2:47 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald says the Holidays Act in its current state is a complex shambles that frustrates both employers and employees. More >>
Government’s Employment Relations Priorities A Welcome Step In The Right Direction Says EMA
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 2:37 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says businesses across the country will welcome the government’s new employment relations priorities announced yesterday by the Workplace Relations and Safety Minister. EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald ... More >>
