Creating qualifications that have buy-in from industry will set school-leavers and the economy up for success, says the EMA.
School leavers will benefit from greater industry involvement Read More »
I recently presented to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19, outlining the impacts on the business sector of the extended lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
Dealing with the long-term legal and human impacts of Covid Read More »
After years of sweeping reforms, financial pressures and structural upheaval, New Zealand’s vocational education and training system stands at a critical crossroads.
Let’s build a vocational education system that truly serves industry and learners Read More »
The change in focus for WorkSafe New Zealand is long overdue and should assist employers in keeping workers safer while having fewer concerns about being punished.
WorkSafe changes a welcome step towards modern, supportive regulation Read More »
Today’s announcement of the preferred corridor over the Brynderwyn Hills to Whangārei signals the unlocking of major gains for the Northland economy, and further enhances connectivity in New Zealand’s most important economic region.
Corridor Improvements Unlock Significant Economic Gains Read More »
The EMA supports calls on the government by Physiotherapy New Zealand (PNZ) to allow physiotherapists to sign-off medical certificates. Currently, under ACC legislation, only GPs and nurse practitioners can certify work capacity.
Give physios authority to sign-off return to work, saving millions in ACC claims Read More »
The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Hon Brooke van Veldon, has announced four proposed changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
Health and safety reforms a work in progress Read More »
The move to greater use of Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs) as tools for health and safety compliance will allow businesses to confidently mitigate hazards and risks.
Work still required to reduce workplace harm Read More »
Changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act remove confusion over the respective roles of managers and directors.
Clarity over governance and management will improve health and safety outcomes Read More »
Reducing the legal onus on landowners or councils when outdoor activities take place on their land will boost business opportunities
Freeing the outdoors from health and safety creep will boost growth Read More »
