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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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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