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Report on Double Trans Tasman Tax Spells Out Huge Gains

Thursday, 30 August 2012, 4:21 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

The NZ Newswire report today on the gains to be had by both New Zealand and Australia if they mutually recognise each other's franking and imputation credits gives real oxygen to the issue, says the Employers & Manufacturers Association. More >>

Authorities on trade, education, engineering on Indonesia

Thursday, 30 August 2012, 2:33 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Trade has determined the fortunes of Indonesia since about 800 BC so New Zealand has a lot to catch up with. To develop New Zealand relationship with the region's other giant, a major forum ( www.indonesiaforum.co.nz ) is scheduled for September ... More >>

Building Innovation Into Our Collective DNA

Tuesday, 21 August 2012, 4:31 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

The Building Innovation Report issued today fulfils its aim of painting the full picture of where we are up to with this most important factor for our future, the Employers & Manufacturers Association says. But it only hints at the challenge ... More >>

First Building Export Markets report positive, with caveats

Wednesday, 15 August 2012, 1:13 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Any work to boost our exports has to be positive and it's very pleasing to see the importance placed on exporting in the government's growth agenda, the Employers & Manufacturers Association says. More >>

Focus On Industry And Vocational Skills Overdue

Wednesday, 1 August 2012, 4:36 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Focus on industry and vocational skills overdue The Government's plans to boost industry skills training are overdue though nonetheless very welcome, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says. More >>

ATI great initiative but closer business involvement needed

Thursday, 12 July 2012, 5:15 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

The new Advanced Technology Institute is a great initiative and much needed but will get off to a slow start unless business is deeply involved in it from the outset, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says. More >>

Rotorua Council must reconsider alarming rates rises

Monday, 2 July 2012, 2:31 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Media statement Monday, July 2nd, 2012 Rotorua Council must reconsider alarming rates rises The Employers and Manufacturers Association is alarmed at the levels of rates increases being imposed by the Rotorua City Council. EMA’s chief executive ... More >>

KiwiSaver turning five marks milestones

Friday, 29 June 2012, 11:07 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association

KiwiSaver's fifth birthday on Sunday 1 July 2012 marks a milestone for both savers and employers says David Lowe, Employment Services Manager for the Employers & Manufacturers Association. More >>

Self-Made Man Wins Exporters' Champion Award

Monday, 25 June 2012, 9:27 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Forty years after starting out in business, self-made man Sir Ken Stevens has won the inaugural award, Exporters Champion for Exemplary Services to Export, at the Air New Zealand Cargo ExportNZ Auckland Awards 2012. More >>

Business input invited on workplace safety review

Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 2:33 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

For the first time in 20 years the government is putting money into a wide-ranging review of New Zealand’s workplace health and safety system and Auckland businesses are being invited to have their say about it. More >>

Waikato businesses offered environmental certification

Thursday, 14 June 2012, 11:51 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Waikato businesses are being invited to take part in the first New Zealand programme developed to reduce their energy costs while earning an independently certified environmental warranty. More >>

Zero Budget gives business head room to grow economy

Thursday, 24 May 2012, 3:45 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Today's zero Budget will give business heart to invest and expand the economy, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says. More >>

Hamiltonians deserve to know more about Council’s spending

Thursday, 17 May 2012, 11:06 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Hamilton’s ratepayers deserve a far better explanation on why charges for rubbish collection and water supply are proposed but not yet introduced, the Employers and Manufacturers Association said today as part of its oral submission today on Hamilton ... More >>

Low rates increase commended; business shouldn't pay more

Thursday, 17 May 2012, 11:03 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Rotorua ratepayers will enjoy one of the lowest rates increases in New Zealand in the next year, proposed to be 2.9 per cent, the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) said in its oral submission today on Rotorua City Council’s draft Long Term ... More >>

Rates Increase Tough; Water Charging Needs to be Fairer

Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 3:50 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Tauranga Council’s planned rates increase of 4.6% will be tough for business to cope with, said the Employers and Manufacturers Association in its oral submission today on Tauranga City Council’s draft Long Term Plan covering 2012-2021. More >>

Auckland Businesses Shouldering Unfair Rates Burden

Friday, 27 April 2012, 4:14 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Though Auckland is a world class city for livability, the business environment is being short changed, the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) told the hearing on Auckland Council's long term plan today. More >>

Government Plan Big, Bold, Bravo!

Thursday, 15 March 2012, 4:04 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

The Government's plan for the new business facing ministry represents big potential for business and employment growth, says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA). More >>

Auckland Council must stay clear of Port issue

Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 11:12 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Auckland Council should not become involved any further with the strike actions at the port, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says. More >>

Realistic funding options critical for Auckland transport

Monday, 13 February 2012, 2:04 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

The debate over the funding options required to develop Auckland's transport should cut straight to the chase, says the chief executive of the Employers and Manufacturers Association, Kim Campbell. More >>

When the going gets tough, the tough smarten up

Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 4:50 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

When the going gets tough, the tough smarten up Experts in business innovation and strategy will present the smartest advice at an event the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) is running next month to help firms reach beyond the bounds of ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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