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Guides & Publications

A wide range of free and member only guides and publications from BusinessNZ and our partner organisations. Stay informed on industry trends and expert opinion, as well as having access to useful guides and policies to help manufacturers grow and thrive.


BusinessNZ Publications

BusinessNZ represents business views to the Government, promoting business interests through the media, and championing policies that encourage business growth and free enterprise. These updates keep members up-to-date on some of the things BusinessNZ has been doing on your behalf.Learn More

ECCC Policies

A series of generic employment policies have been developed by EMA Central and can be purchased by members or non-members. The policies can also be customised to suit specific requirements.Learn More

Employer Bulletin

The Employer Bulletin is published weekly in association with EMA Northern featuring recent employment cases, political developments, economic news and statistics.Learn More

EMA Business+ Magazine

EMA Business+ is an informative monthly business magazine produced by EMA Northern, with contributions from EMA Central.Learn More

Employer Guides - Providing you with the Answers

What obligations do employers and employees have? How would you deal with a sexual harassment complaint? Can you require an employee to retire? What must you do to comply with safety laws?Learn More

Envirostep

Envirostep is a free, entry-level environmental management tool for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in New Zealand. It was developed by the Ministry of Economic Development in collaboration with a number of other contributors.Learn More

Lean Manufacturing

Access resources on lean manufacturing, including articles, recommended sites, tools and guides.Learn More

Performance of Manufacturing Index

BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) is a monthly survey of the manufacturing sector providing an early indicator of activity levels. A PMI reading above 50 points indicates manufacturing activity is expanding; below 50 indicates it is contracting. The main PMI and sub-index results are seasonally adjusted.Learn More

The Network - ECCC's Regular Member Newsletter

The Network is EMA Central's online weekly newsletter which keeps members informed on the latest business and employment news.Learn More

Why Management Matters

Findings from the New Zealand Management Practices and Productivity Global Benchmarking Project, April 2010. The report was commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Development and was jointly funded with the Department of Labour, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, and the New Zealand Treasury. Research was conducted by the University of Technology Sydney and LSE Centre for Economic Performance.Learn More

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