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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 >>
EMA And ACC Join Forces To Address Workplace Injury In The Manufacturing Sector
Monday, 11 March 2024, 1:57 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) announced today that with ACC’s support, they are working on behalf of the manufacturing sector to develop an industry-led health and safety plan to prevent harm and reduce workplace injuries. EMA Chief Executive ... More >>
National’s Transport Policy Helps Unlock Northland Potential
Monday, 31 July 2023, 1:21 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
National’s transport policy would go a long way to unlocking potential economic growth in Northland while also enhancing freight movement between our three major North Island ports, says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA). "Much ... More >>
EMA 2023 Policy Manifesto Highlights Business Wish List
Tuesday, 25 July 2023, 10:02 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Acknowledging the crucial role that the business sector plays in New Zealand’s success should be a priority for any incoming government following the October election, and that requires a shift in attitude says the Employers and Manufacturers Association ... More >>
Fast-tracked Consents Good For Recovery
Monday, 15 June 2020, 4:31 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Fast-tracking consents for 11 significant infrastructure projects across the country is a good start aiding the recovery and will be particularly welcome in the Auckland region where a number of the projects are based. "Some of these projects have ... More >>
Balance About Right In Rebuilding Together Budget
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 4:28 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The EMA says the Government’s budget amidst COVID-19 was always going to have to strike the right balance between spending and debt levels to regenerate the economy for the benefit of all. Chief Executive Brett O’Riley believes it does provide ... More >>
Extra Support For Businesses Struggling With Covid-19 Impacts Welcomed
Monday, 23 March 2020, 4:28 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The Government’s massive boost to business support is welcome recognition of the impacts of Covid-19 on the economy as New Zealand faces a Level 4 lockdown, says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA). The Government announced it will ... More >>
Big Week For Eastern Bay Of Plenty EMA Members
Friday, 28 February 2020, 12:27 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
A $100 million infrastructure injection has completed a transformational week for the Eastern Bay of Plenty, with Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones ending the week by announcing $79.4 million for a new port facility in Opotiki. The region celebrated ... More >>
EMA Applauds Provincial Growth Fund In Action
Wednesday, 26 February 2020, 3:18 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The EMA believes the $19.9m from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) which will create 150 jobs in Kawerau is just the spark needed to ignite growth in the Eastern Bay of Plenty town. Chief Executive Brett O’Riley says it is good news for EMA member ... More >>
