News & Features
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...
Local Farmers Given More Flexibility To Study in 2019
21 November 2018
Primary ITO and Wintec will significantly alter the structure of the popular Diploma in Agribusiness Management for Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Taranaki students next...
Seeking registrations for new Biosecurity Micro-credential Pilot Programme
7 November 2018
In response to farmer driven feedback Primary ITO, together with DairyNZ and Federated Farmers, have developed a biosecurity micro-credential to enhance industry capability.