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Outstanding calibre of export award finalists
Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 10:05 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Outstanding calibre of export award finalists Source: EMA -- The array of finalists in the 2017 Air New Zealand Cargo ExportNZ Awards shows the exporting sector is in good heart. From start up to some of the country’s most well-known companies the ... More >>
Good progress on infrastructure investment
Thursday, 27 April 2017, 1:59 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Today’s announcement that infrastructure investment is to be boosted by $11billion over the next four years is good news for business, says the EMA More >>
Bold steps needed to progress Better Urban Planning report
Wednesday, 29 March 2017, 10:27 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The release of the Productivity Commission’s report into Better Urban Planning is a good starting point for a much needed national conversation on urban and natural environments. More >>
Get ducks in a row on drugs and the workplace
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 1:47 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Business group advises employers to get ducks in a row on drugs and the workplace More >>
Scrap anti-dumping and countervailing bill
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 4:54 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Confirmation today that the Trade (Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duties) Amendment Bill has reached an impasse in select committee stage, is further proof it needs to be scrapped, says the EMA. More >>
Business confidence strong, skills shortage is a concern
Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 12:10 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Business is going into 2017 with a confident outlook, according to the most recent EMA Employers’ Survey. However, the skills shortage is a concern. More >>
Helen Kelly Condolences
Friday, 14 October 2016, 10:45 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
"We were often on opposite sides of the argument. However, we had deep respect for Helen and her work," says Kim Campbell, CEO, EMA. More >>
Fresh views and better process needed on electricity reforms
Friday, 7 October 2016, 9:15 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Independent external views and better processes are an ‘absolute necessity’ before the Electricity Authority presses ahead with its next wave of proposed reforms say a group of consumer trusts, businesses, farming, local government and electricity ... More >>
ATAP - How will it be funded?
Thursday, 15 September 2016, 4:48 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Today’s Auckland Transport Alignment Project announcement sets out a clear programme of work, but still leaves open the question of funding. More >>
EMA Mobilises Membership to Stop Contractor Bill
Friday, 19 August 2016, 4:32 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
EMA has mobilised its 4500 strong membership to stop the Minimum Wage (Contractor Remuneration) Amendment Bill currently before Parliament. It has urged its members to write to MPs in order to have the bill thrown out. More >>
Unitary Plan Mixed Bag for Business
Wednesday, 27 July 2016, 3:58 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Auckland Council’s Unitary Plan has allowed for growth of general commercial development in key areas of the city, but does not seem to have fully aligned this with new residential development, says the EMA. More >>
Proposed Pricing a Regional Tax by Stealth
Tuesday, 26 July 2016, 4:17 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
EMA is calling the Electricity Authority’s (EA) proposed pricing regime changes a regional tax by stealth. More >>
Local Government must act quickly on new Infrastructure Pool
Monday, 4 July 2016, 1:35 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Local Government in the membership region of the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) needs to quickly take advantage of Government’s $1 billion infrastructure fund announced at the weekend, says EMA GM Advocacy Mark Champion. More >>
Business outlook stable over next six months
Thursday, 30 June 2016, 9:46 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Most businesses expect overall business conditions to remain stable over the next six months, according to employers surveyed by the EMA. More >>
National Policy Statement A Step Forward
Thursday, 2 June 2016, 1:28 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity is a step forward in addressing some of businesses’ concerns around managing growth and development, but it’s another workaround for a failing RMA, says the EMA. More >>
Budget 2016: No Surprise Approach for Business says EMA
Thursday, 26 May 2016, 4:03 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
Budget 2016 held few surprises for business and sent a strong signal that the New Zealand economy is in good health. More >>
Business to Put Tough Questions to Auckland Mayoral Candidat
Tuesday, 17 May 2016, 10:56 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
With the countdown now on to local body elections, and the mayoralty of New Zealand’s largest city being hotly contested, three leading business associations want to put the tough questions to Auckland mayoral contenders around how they will deliver more ... More >>
EMA Strongly Opposes Increase in Interim Transport Levy
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 4:05 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association
In a strongly worded letter to each of Auckland City’s Councillors and Mayor, the EMA has urged the council to not vote for imposing more costs on the business community via the proposed Interim Transport Levy. More >>
New Hub for Business – EMA Opens New Offices
Thursday, 5 May 2016, 11:46 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
EMA’s new premises were officially opened by the Rt Hon John Key today, following a blessing by Ngati Whatua earlier in the day. The new office block and conference/training facility is stage two of the development of the Khyber Pass Road site in Auckland. ... More >>
Finalists in Export Awards
Tuesday, 26 April 2016, 11:44 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association
An outstanding cross-section of New Zealand companies have made it through as finalists in the 2016 Air New Zealand Cargo ExportNZ Awards for Auckland and Waikato. More >>
