News
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.
30 March 2026
Congratulations to Piripi Kahotea-Rangikotua (Half Shell & Meat Production Manager) and Wharengaro Tapara-Kurei (Quality Assurance Manager) at Open Ocean Whakatōhea Mussels, for completing the full Seafood Processing training and qualification pathway.
19 March 2026
Native birdsong echoing through regenerated bush and thriving ecosystems across Banks Peninsula is the aim of a local conservation trust, with the support of Primary ITO training.
11 March 2026
Working in the rural pest sector? Grow your capability with Primary ITO’s industry recognised, on-the-job training, giving you the skills to make a real impact on New Zealand’s biosecurity and contribute to a healthier rural environment.