News & Features
Horticultural apprenticeship highlights career opportunities
3 August 2018
A newly launched Horticulture Apprenticeship scheme is an initial step towards alleviating a skill shortage in a sector crying out for capability throughout its supply...
Making the leap from city to country
24 July 2018
Chloe Mackle was scared of the dark and anything that moved – but when she was challenged to try dairy farming, she decided to go...
Now’s the perfect time to start a career in the horticulture sector
17 July 2018
New Zealand’s horticulture industry is booming and growing at such a fast rate it needs more capable and qualified people to keep up with the...
Dairy Processing Provides New Career Path For Kelly
2 July 2018
Feeding the most vulnerable members of our population is a big responsibility – one which dairy processing expert Kelly Edmonds takes very seriously.
Viticulture Study Helps Cultivate Leadership Role
2 July 2018
As a 19 year-old, Jeremiah Love worked week-to-week as a field hand in Marlborough’s vineyards, trying to make a living.
Apprenticeship Gives Charles A Financial Head Start
2 July 2018
Most of Charles Corston’s friends are now graduating from university – many of them with hefty student loans.
Sami Climbs to the Top of her Game
2 July 2018
Sami Baker, this year's Primary ITO Got a Trade Ambassador, clearly remembers driving past a crew of arborists in Christchurch years ago who were dangling...
Tom Discovers His Passion For Working Outdoors
28 May 2018
Gardening is loved and loathed by people in equal measure – which is why qualified landscapers are always in hot demand.
Search For A Satisfying Trade Leads Shane To Landscaping Career
23 May 2018
Shane Hollands is now an expert at turning “a bomb site” filled with dirt, mud and mess into a lush green oasis in the heart...
Apprenticeships Help Grow NZ’s Landscaping Workforce
21 May 2018
Auckland homeowners who hire a landscaper to design, build or maintain their lush gardens expect the very best results and customer service – which is...