Rail loop backing great news
Its great news the government is backing Auckland’s city rail loop, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says. “We’re very pleased Auckland’s transport issues are being heeded,” said Kim Campbell, EMA’s chief executive. “We’re confident the city rail loop will prove as important to Auckland’s development as the harbour bridge did […]
New Health and Safety agency will be welcome if new approach included
The new workplace health and safety agency, Worksafe New Zealand, will be most welcome provided it comes with an entirely new organisation approach and culture, says Paul Jarvie, Health and Safety Manager for the Employers and Manufacturers Association. “Businesses are pleased to see the start of the new direction and […]
NZ economy – gaining traction
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast indicates that the New Zealand economy is gaining traction. Export prices remain high, and economic growth is forecast to average just over 3 percent per annum out to March 2015. Improved business and consumer confidence and continued solid growth prospects for China, New Zealand’s largest export […]
Protection of migrant workers good job
The new regulations announced today to protect migrant workers from exploitation are a positive step, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says. “The changes will help protect both workers and employers,” said David Lowe, EMA’s Employment Services Manager. “Unethical employers are being given their notice, which is as it should be […]
Thickness gauges with waveform
A new line of ultrasonic thickness gauges now includes the Sonagage IV, T-Gage V, Microgage III and Steelgage II. The Sonagage IV is a straight-forward gauge for corrosion applications & can measure metal loss within a range of 1mm-500mm to an accuracy of +/- 0.1mm. Ideal for operators testing a […]
Brighter horizons
Service sector expansion for May continued a solid run of recent expansion, according to the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). The PSI for May was 56.2. This was identical to the result for April, and given both March and February stood at 55.7 this represents a very […]
Balloted Bill possibly a bridge too far
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. “At first flush employers could think the Bill a good idea without taking into account unintended consequences,” said […]
Magic May
The manufacturing sector recorded its highest level of activity for almost nine years, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). The seasonally adjusted PMI for May was 59.2 (a PMI reading above 50.0 indicates that manufacturing is generally expanding; below 50.0 that it is declining). […]
Minerals exploration will boost Northland economy
New minerals exploration permits awarded today will help create jobs and lift the Northland economy, Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges says. Five permits have been offered to three companies – Tai Tokerau Minerals Limited, Waimatenui Exploration Limited and De Grey Mining Limited – as a result of the Northland […]
Northland economy stands to benefit handsomely from minerals exploration
The five year permits for minerals exploration on offer to three companies in Northland will provide a useful boost to the region’s growth outlook, says Kim Campbell, chief executive of the Employers and Manufacturers Association. “Northland needs this sort of responsible exploration,” Mr Campbell said. “The region’s employment prospects stand […]
Positive development for regional economy
Minerals exploration permits awarded today are a positive development in growing the regional economy, says BusinessNZ. Three companies have been offered permits for exploring for metallic minerals in the Northland region, under the new environmental regulatory regime. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says responsible development of mineral resources is part […]
The ultimate on-machine seasoning system
Intelli-FlavOMS 5 is for ultimate flexibility in on-machine seasoning (OMS) applications. The latest evolution of the leading intelli-flav seasoning range, the tna intelli-flav OMS 5 offers consistent coverage and flavour for both wet and dry seasoning. Fully integrated with both oil spray and flavour injection systems, the new OMS provides […]
Aotearoa diverts two million kgs of e-waste from landfill
Aotearoa’s leading e-waste recycler, Computer Recycling, has reached a remarkable milestone having processed over 2 million kilograms of e-waste for the year to March 2023. Estimates suggest New Zealanders produce up to 100,000 tonnes of e-waste per year, with only 2% of it being recycled. Through enhanced recycling capabilities, Computer Recycling is now capturing 2% of the country’s e-waste on its own. Through sustainable recycling and reuse practices, Computer Recycling has brought the nation one step closer to eradicating e-waste from general landfills. The scale of this waste reduction plays an important role in helping Aotearoa deliver on its future waste minimisation goals. This milestone has come on the one-year anniversary since Computer Recycling’s launch of the world’s eighth, and New Zealand’s only, BLUBOX e-waste shredder and MSS optical sorting machine. Patrick Moynahan, Computer Recycling’s Managing Director, says the implementation of the world leading BLUBOX technology has been an integral move forward in helping the company reach this point. “BLUBOX has played an important role in helping us achieve this incredible milestone, having processed hundreds of thousands of kilograms of e-waste since its launch. Combined with the great work of our team and the existing processing systems we have in place, we’re now capturing the equivalent e-waste produced by 80,000 Kiwis[1]. “In March alone, we received 300,000 kilograms of e-waste for processing, a figure which continues to grow month on month. As we enter a new phase of growth, it’s exciting see what we’ve accomplished and get a taste of what lies in store for the months ahead,” says Patrick. Since establishing in 2018, Computer Recycling has been committed to helping Kiwis reduce their carbon footprint and be more environmentally conscious, offering a range of services to help individuals and businesses recycle e-waste responsibly. “Aotearoa is one of the worst […]