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Employers & Manufacturers Association (EMA) stories

Yes minister, and selective hearing

Businesses are set for more guidance and lighter enforcement as WorkSafe pivots towards support, though some groups say consultation is still missing.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

ACE & PD Training to develop NZ IT leaders' soft skills

ACE has partnered with PD Training to elevate soft skills development for IT leaders in New Zealand, addressing critical gaps identified in recent surveys.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025

Housing

Why the resource management review couldn’t have come at a better time

Businesses and environmental groups say the overhaul could finally fix a dated system unable to handle growth, housing pressure and climate risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019

IBM

My Food Bag, Hyundai announced as finalists for Best Workplaces Awards

The three key trends apparent in this year's data relate to employee well-being, career mobility and employer attitudes to continuous listening.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017

Employers & Manufacturers Association

Applications open for Taupo business growth programme

The Accelerate programme, run by central North Island business growth centre Firestation, will start in late September.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

EDS

Government eroding access to environmental justice?

Lawyers warn new housing rules could weaken submissions, hearings and appeals, leaving communities with less say over environmental decisions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017

Small Business

Rotorua business program 'Incubate' helps start-ups take off

Rotorua-based initiative, Incubate, helps start-ups and established businesses succeed and grow through a 12-week program.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017

Digital Transformation

SUPERTECH 2016: An event to help enable business success in a digital future

Businesses across the world are transforming into digital versions of themselves to ensure survival - but why is this happening?.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2016

Global Stories

Employers & Manufacturers Association (EMA) stories

Manufacturing

Survey finds AI access controls lag behind confidence

Despite high confidence in their controls, most firms still let AI agents run with broad access, and 29% have seen real harm.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2026

Unified Communications

UCG appoints NZ Delivery Partner contractors as full members of employment association, EMA

Telco services supplier UCG is appointing all of its New Zealand Delivery Partner subcontractors as full members of the Employers and Manufacturers Association.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021