News & Features
Primary ITO receives Minister's recognition
17 June 2019
Primary ITO has received the Minister of Education’s seal of approval to continue its work as an industry training organisation.
Annual Report 2018: Innovation and consolidation highlights for Primary ITO
20 May 2019
Primary ITO is positioned well for any future reforms of vocational education, Board Chair Mark Darrow and Chief Executive Linda Sissons said today, releasing the...
New directors for Primary ITO Board
6 May 2019
Two new directors are to be formally appointed at Primary ITO’s AGM on 29 May, after being selected by the ITO’s Stakeholder Council.
Small changes can make a big difference: Primary ITO and Corrections work on training
16 April 2019
A decision by the Department of Corrections to have Primary ITO training resources printed on buff-patterned paper will benefit prisoners affected by dyslexia and Irlen's...
Primary ITO responds to Government proposal for the Reform of Vocational Education
12 April 2019
The primary sector is the largest contributor to the New Zealand economy but has the potential to contribute much more value-added growth if government and...
Snap It Tag It Win It
19 March 2019
Have you snapped a photo with our giant burger at South Island Field Days 2019? These are the terms and conditions for this competition
The Reform of Vocational Education
1 March 2019
Primary ITO will be contributing to the Government’s proposed Reform of Vocational Education and remains committed to providing the best possible service to employers and...
Programme price changes for 1st April
16 February 2019
As you might be aware, it has been more than two years since we had a wide review of our prices at Primary ITO.
Trades Academy strengthened for former Taratahi students
4 February 2019
Primary ITO is doubling the size of its Trades Academy catering for school students looking for a pathway into a primary industries career, providing an...
Jordan Biddle: entering the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Awards a must
17 January 2019
Two years on from winning the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award (sheep and beef), Hawke’s Bay’s Jordan Biddle has no doubts the competition gave his...