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TEAC: More Of The Same?
Thursday, 20 April 2000, 3:54 pm | Manufacturers Federation
The Chief Executive of the New Zealand Manufacturers Federation, Simon Carlaw, today expressed disappointment that the Government had ignored a rare and valuable opportunity for real business and industry input into future policy directions for the tertiary ... More >>
Dependent contractor clause in new employment law
Wednesday, 19 April 2000, 12:37 am | Manufacturers Federation
The Government's proposal to draw so called "dependent contractors" within the framework of its new employment law is about to pose a major headache for businesses using independent contractors, according to the Employers & Manufacturers Association. More >>
Reasons For Strike Action Not Appropriate
Thursday, 16 March 2000, 3:45 pm | Manufacturers Federation
“Expanding the Employment Relations Bill to permit employees to strike for reasons other than in support of negotiations over a collective agreement, however laudable the intention, would guarantee only the erosion of New Zealand’s global competitiveness”, ... More >>
Business As Usual For The Reserve Bank
Wednesday, 15 March 2000, 11:08 am | Manufacturers Federation
“Today’s Monetary Policy Statement by the Governor of the Reserve Bank holds few surprises”, said Simon Carlaw Chief Executive of the New Zealand Manufacturers Federation. Mr Carlaw was commenting on the latest Monetary Policy Statement which sees the OCR ... More >>
Manufacturers See Competitiveness Placed At Risk
Tuesday, 14 March 2000, 5:57 pm | Manufacturers Federation
“The introduction of the Employment Relations Bill today brings a period of uncertainty for industry which places New Zealand’s competitiveness at risk”, says Simon Carlaw, Chief Executive of the New Zealand Manufacturers Federation. More >>
Sustainablility Is The Key
Tuesday, 14 March 2000, 5:52 pm | Manufacturers Federation
“The Manufacturers Federation is heartened by the strength of the manufacturing sector’s growth over the December quarter. Particularly welcome is the 81% growth in net profit which raises overall profit levels to the highest ever recorded since the survey ... More >>
Government back setting ACC premiums; inflationary
Tuesday, 7 March 2000, 11:14 am | Manufacturers Federation
The Government’s setting of ACC premiums higher than needed to cover workplace accident costs demonstrates already the manipulation its scheme is prone to, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says. More >>
Some Common Sense At Last
Thursday, 2 March 2000, 9:21 am | Manufacturers Federation
“The decision of the Government to defer for one year the introduction of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement is a rare piece of common sense in education”, said Simon Carlaw, Chief Executive of the Manufacturers Federation. More >>
Some Common Sense At Last
Wednesday, 1 March 2000, 12:24 am | Manufacturers Federation
“The decision of the Government to defer for one year the introduction of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement is a rare piece of common sense in education”, said Simon Carlaw, Chief Executive of the Manufacturers Federation. More >>
A Fresh Approach Is Welcome
Tuesday, 29 February 2000, 1:20 pm | Manufacturers Federation
“The Manufacturers Federation welcomes the Government’s announcement today on the new Ministry of Economic Development as the first tangible sign of its commitment to rebuilding New Zealand’s productive sector,” said Simon Carlaw, Chief Executive ... More >>
Telecommunications Investment Exciting Fillip
Thursday, 24 February 2000, 5:57 pm | Manufacturers Federation
The Telstra Saturn merger with its accompanying investment of over $1billion will be a great boost to business confidence says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (Northern). More >>
Divisive Tactics Sadden Manfed
Sunday, 13 February 2000, 3:20 pm | Manufacturers Federation
“It is disappointing that a New Zealand couple should have decided to start their own campaign to encourage New Zealanders to buy locally made products without first giving the Buy New Zealand Made campaign a fair go” says Simon Carlaw Director of ... More >>
Interest Rates To Rise - Manufacturers Federation
Thursday, 10 February 2000, 12:54 am | Manufacturers Federation
Interest rates are almost certain to go up early next month says the Employers & Manufacturers Association. More >>
Uncertainty Increases Over Recovery Prospects
Wednesday, 26 January 2000, 10:13 am | Manufacturers Federation
The latest WestpacTrust business opinion survey shows that overall manufacturers are positive about the future, but fewer firms are confident than at the beginning of the year. More >>
Reserve Bank Actions Puzzle Manufacturers
Wednesday, 19 January 2000, 5:19 pm | Manufacturers Federation
“Manufacturers are puzzled by the Reserve Bank’s decision to increase the OCR by 0.25% given the widespread uncertainty in the sector over the robustness of economic growth during the next twelve or so months”, said Simon Carlaw, Chief Executive of ... More >>
Taxes Announcements Welcome
Sunday, 7 November 1999, 11:02 am | Manufacturers Federation
The President of the New Zealand Manufacturers Federation, David Moloney, today welcomed the commitments from two political parties to cut taxes, particularly business tax. “We have consistently argued the need to stay competitive in the tax stakes, particularly ... More >>
Education Shouldn’t Be The Subject Of Politicking
Thursday, 21 October 1999, 1:15 pm | Manufacturers Federation
“Why would principals not wish parents to be informed about the introduction of national tests for primary school children?” said Simon Carlaw, Chief Executive of the New Zealand Manufacturers Federation. Mr Carlaw was speaking about the decision of some ... More >>
