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Candid recognition of Auckland's transport issues applauded

Friday, 28 June 2013, 3:00 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Recognition from the very top of Auckland's transport issues is gratifying, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says. "We welcome the Prime Minister's candid recognition today of the transport congestion limiting Auckland's productivity," said Kim Campbell, ... More >>

Rail loop backing great news

Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 3:48 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Its great news the government is backing Auckland's city rail loop, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says. More >>

Protection of migrant workers good job

Sunday, 23 June 2013, 8:41 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

The new regulations announced today to protect migrant workers from exploitation are a positive step, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says. More >>

Balloted Bill possibly a bridge too far

Friday, 14 June 2013, 2:27 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

The private members Bill that would allow employers to take on temporary workers to replace people going on strike needs a lot of thought and debate, the Employers & Manufacturers Association says. More >>

Clever Kiwis vie for export awards

Thursday, 23 May 2013, 4:55 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

New Zealand designers and suppliers of jewellery, yacht masts and aeroplane safety checks are doing such good business on distant shores; they are among finalists in the Air New Zealand Cargo ExportNZ Auckland Awards 2013. More >>

A new world starting, right here in NZ

Monday, 20 May 2013, 2:45 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

The world is looking a little brighter for Kiwis compared to three or four years ago, as a flow-on effect of the consistent upswing in manufacturing and service industries, said Employers and Manufacturers Association manager of advocacy, Bruce Goldsworthy. More >>

Budget good for business confidence

Thursday, 16 May 2013, 3:47 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Returning the government books to surplus in 2014/15 gives business a lot of confidence, said Kim Campbell, chief executive of the Employers and Manufacturers Association. More >>

Convention centre really needed

Monday, 13 May 2013, 11:36 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Auckland really does need the convention centre agreed and announced today, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says. More >>

Housing Accord For Auckland a Circuit Breaker

Friday, 10 May 2013, 3:21 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

The Auckland Housing Accord announced today could be just the circuit breaker needed for Auckland to move forward, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says. More >>

Tauranga’s low rates increase applauded

Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 3:20 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Tauranga Council’s new financial strategy has allowed it to keep this year’s rates increase at a decades-low average of 0.66 per cent, said Employers and Manufacturers Association’s (EMA) executive officer Peter Atkinson at the Council’s Annual ... More >>

Employment Law Changes Will Help With Jobs And Business

Friday, 26 April 2013, 11:51 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Employment law amendments introduced to Parliament today will help rebalance the workplace so businesses can adapt more quickly to changing conditions, says David Lowe, Employment Services Manager for the Employers & Manufacturers Association. More >>

Auckland's water charges driving business away

Thursday, 11 April 2013, 11:32 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Auckland's water charges are putting businesses at risk and driving others away, the Employers and Manufacturers Association has told the Auckland Council and Watercare hearings. More >>

Port essential for Auckland and the country

Tuesday, 9 April 2013, 12:56 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Any decision not to let Auckland's port expand under its new plan is effectively a decision to close it down, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says. More >>

Taxing personal use of work mobile phones

Friday, 1 March 2013, 10:24 am | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Taxing personal use of work mobile phones, laptops and car parks, to hit SMEs hardest More >>

Proposals to tax personal use of work mobiles unenforceable

Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 4:36 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

Proposals by Inland Revenue to tax the personal use of work mobile communication devices like mobile phones, tablets and laptops are both unenforceable and contrary to government's ambition to lift workplace productivity, the Employers and Manufacturers ... More >>

Capital markets report identifies challenge to growth

Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 2:21 pm | Employers And Manufacturers Association

For New Zealand exports to rise to 40 per cent of GDP, $200 billion in capital is needed by 2020, much more than is currently invested in our export economy. That's the scale of the challenge presented by the Building Capital Markets report issued ... More >>

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