Brett O'riley
Californians eye NZ after govt loosens visa rules for digital nomads
New Zealand's shores could be looking very inviting for Californians in the wake of devastating wildfires, as our government loosens visa rules for "digital nomads". Former EMA chief executive Brett… Audio
Farmers, manufacturers on economic downturn
A Federated Farmers representative says the economic downturn is hitting farmers harder than anything he's seen in forty years. The group's meat and Wool industry spokesperson Toby Williams says… Audio
Employers say businesses ready to say goodbye to Covid era
Employer groups say businesses and workers are more than ready to say goodbye to the restrictions of the Covid era.
The last of the Covid mandates ended as of midnight, including the seven day… Audio
Auckland floods: Business group 'blindsided' by school closures
A major business group says they've been blindsided by the decision to keep schools closed for another week.
Employers and Manufacturers Association CEO Brett O'Riley talks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Business Reacts to Border Reopening and Immigration OVerhaul
A massive overhaul to immigration has been announced with the government introducing a 'fast-track' to residency for some skilled migrants. Also on the way, at the end of July, the… Audio
EMA on RAT tests for critical businesses
The government says its taking a light touch when it comes to policing businesses that register as critical for the Covid test to work scheme.
Workers that qualify, will be allowed to skip Covid 19… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Warnings staff shortages will worsen
Business leaders are warning staff shortages will become much worse now Omicron is in the community.
Employers and Manufacturers Association chief executive Brett O'Riley says while businesses have… Audio
The "big sick": keeping workers working
Hospital doctors could continue working even after testing positive for Covid-19 in the worst case scenarios of an Omicron outbreak here. Emergency departments are preparing for chronic worker… Audio
Covid-19: Businesses struggle with extended lockdown
There is a sense of frustration from many businesses across New Zealand, with the longer lockdown - especially when no Covid-19 cases have been detected in the south island yet.
Brett O'Riley, from… Audio
Lockdown announcement too late in day - EMA boss
The doors have slammed shut at tens of thousands of businesses around Aotearoa with the country now in Covid-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown.
Once again, the wage subsidy will be on offer to employers… Video, Audio
EMA calls for overstayer amnesty to help ease labour shortages
A call for an overstayer amnesty to help with labour shortages.
The Employers and Manufacturers Association says as well as letting more recognised seasonal workers into the country the government… Video, Audio
EMA boss urges Covid-19 vaccination rollout boost
Employers and Manufacturers Association boss Brett O'Riley is calling for some Covid-19 vaccination prioritisation for exporters in NZ.
"Not to the front of the queue, but … the vaccination… Video, Audio
Health and Safety law 'not quite fit for purpose' - O'Riley discusses Covid-19 vaccine
Bosses can ask but workers do not have to tell - that is the legal advice on whether employees have to disclose if they have had the Covid-19 jab or not.
MBIE has developed guidelines based on… Video, Audio
Brett O'Riley reacts to Covid-19 alert level changes
The Employers and Manufacturers Association has almost 7,500 businesses as members.
Brett O'Riley is the chief executive and he joins Lisa Owen with his reaction to the alert level changes.
Video, Audio
Covid-19: Employers' union on case's trip to work
Auckland's latest community case of Covid-19 is a shop assistant who spent Wednesday at work while waiting for the results of a test.
Health officials say she called in sick but after talking to her… Audio
Covid-19 Auckland lockdown: EMA gets 650 calls from anxious business owners
The Employers and Manufacturers Association fielded over 650 calls from anxious Auckland business owners on one day of Alert Level 3.
They are fearful any extension to restrictions could devastate… Audio
Covid-19: EMA boss frustrated at use of 'lockdown' term
Level 3 restrictions in our largest city means many businesses have been forced to shut their doors until at least midnight Friday, and for some it could be the final straw after struggling to keep… Audio
First round of the Covid-19 wage subsidy nearing end
It's the beginning of the end for the original Covid-19 wage subsidy, as the 12-week, $11 billion scheme draws to a close.
The government expects close to a million people to come off the subsidy… Audio
New public holiday would be a hindrance, not a help - EMA
The creation of new public holidays could be one way to aid the sickly tourism industry.
During a visit to Rotorua yesterday the Prime Minister said she was considering the idea, along with other… Audio
Budget: Employment, Manufacturing Association boss looking for govt economic strategy
Brett O'Riley is the chief executive of the Employers and Manufacturers Association.
He talks to Lisa Owen about the Budget and New Zealand's economic future. Video, Audio
