News

3 June 2026

Up and coming dairy farmer Mark Ready, 23, has his eyes firmly set on the future, after taking out the Dairy Trainee of the Year Award at the 2026 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards in Rotorua in May.

27 May 2026

With twenty years’ experience in tree care, Primary ITO-qualified arborist Kelly Black runs her own business and co-founded an initiative to support women working in the tree care industry.

18 May 2026

Twenty-six students spent a week of their school holidays soaking up farm life and learning about career pathways during the annual Primary ITO Trades Academy camp.

8 May 2026

New Zealand’s wine industry has built a strong reputation on quality, innovation, and skilled people. Supporting that workforce through practical, on-job training remains critical to the future success of the sector.

6 May 2026

From milking cows on his grandad’s farm in England to empowering people to grow their skills and careers in New Zealand’s primary sector, Primary ITO's Simon Croom is passionate about people.  

28 April 2026

Supporting successful on-job learning and assessment is a highlight of Al Gordon’s twenty-year career at Primary ITO, a significant milestone he achieved in April.

20 April 2026

Primary ITO learners have won numerous awards at the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards (NZDIA) regional finals held across the country over the last few months.

8 April 2026

From Oamaru to customers across New Zealand and offshore, Milligans Food Group manufactures a wide range of dairy and non-dairy products with skilled staff trained through Primary ITO.

8 April 2026

Work-based training in sports turf has long been supported through Primary ITO, providing practical, industry-aligned learning for employers and staff.

2 April 2026

Primary ITO apprentice Tawera Tito is embarking on the opportunity of a lifetime – joining the Wimbledon 2026 grounds team to prepare the courts for the prestigious tennis tournament kicking off in London, in June.