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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 >>
Employers taking positive outlook into 2012
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 2:44 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Employers are taking a positive outlook into 2012; 44% of them report they are likely to increase their staff numbers next year, says David Lowe, Employment Services Manager for the Employers and Manufacturers Association. More >>
Time's up on port strike action
Monday, 19 December 2011, 12:25 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The time has come to end the disruption on the Auckland waterfront, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says. More >>
Ports decision extremely serious
Tuesday, 6 December 2011, 2:33 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Today's decision by Maersk to permanently shift its Southern Star container shipping service from Auckland to Tauranga is most concerning, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says. More >>
Recognition of high value high tech sector welcome
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 4:34 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Its great to see advanced manufacturing and the related high value sectors winning ever increasing government recognition, the Employers & Manufacturers Association said after today's announcement of the new direction and expansion for IRL. More >>
Start-out wage fastest way to halt rising youth unemployment
Friday, 28 October 2011, 10:43 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The starting out wage proposal announced by National leader John Key this morning at an EMA business breakfast is the only policy likely to stem the rise of youth unemployment right away, says David Lowe, Employment Services Manager for the Employers ... More >>
Industry Standard Agreements plan would take us back 50years
Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 5:13 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
We don't need backward looking policies like the one today on industrial relations from the Labour Party, says Kim Campbell, chief executive of the Employers' and Manufacturers' Association. More >>
New chief executive appointed to EMA
Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 10:43 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
EMA president Graham Mountfort announced today that after a thorough international search, Mr Kim Campbell has been appointed the association's new chief executive. He will take up the position next Monday, October 3rd. More >>
Auckland Plan an excellent, aspirational step ahead
Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 11:12 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Businesses will welcome the launch of the Draft Auckland Plan today for the certainty it will bring to investment decision making, the Employers & Manufacturers Association says. More >>
Not all staff sleeping over have to be paid
Tuesday, 13 September 2011, 10:23 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Not all employees sleeping over will have to paid, says David Lowe, Employment Services Manager for the Employers & Manufacturers Association. More >>
Sleepovers resolution receives cautious welcome
Monday, 12 September 2011, 5:28 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The agreement struck for government to provide funding for workers required to 'sleepover' as part of their workplace arrangements has been cautiously welcomed by the Employers & Manufacturers Association. "Its good the sleepovers issue is to be resolved, but ... More >>
Employment restructuring processes trip up 74% of PG cases
Wednesday, 24 August 2011, 12:03 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Employers lost three quarters of the personal grievance claims brought against them when they restructured last year because their processes were inadequate, says David Lowe, Employment Services Manager for the Employers & Manufacturers Association. More >>