6th November 2025 EMA / EmploymentThe Employers and Manufacturers Association says the slight rise in unemployment to 5.3% for the September quarter is disappointing but not unexpected and reflects the ongoing fragility in the business environment.
17th June 2025 EMAThe expansion of the Work to Residence immigration pathway to include more skilled tradespeople reflects the real needs of businesses, says the EMA.
4th June 2025 EMA / WorkSafeWorkSafe New Zealand changes are “long overdue” and should end the current climate of fear and concealment, according to the Employers and Manufacturers Association.
8th November 2024 EMA / ManufacturingA new report from the Employers and Manufacturers Association highlighted an estimated $1.23bn “burden on the New Zealand economy” each year from work-related injuries in the sector.
22nd March 2024 Economy / EMAIt is no surprise that the economy entered recession in Q4 2023 given the difficult economic environment facing businesses, says the Employers and Manufacturer’s Association.
13th February 2024 EMA / PeopleThe chief executive of the Employers and Manufacturers Association, Brett O’Riley, will be stepping down from the role in the middle of the year.
3rd February 2022 EMA / EmploymentEMA won’t support the government’s proposed Income Insurance Scheme as it is, saying it would result in a further tax on businesses.
6th October 2021 Covid-19 / EMAThe Employers & Manufacturers Association is calling for the carrying of digital vaccine passports to enter the workplace.
