News & Features
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...
Primary ITO Welcomes New Director
26 April 2018
Primary ITO will hold its AGM on 23 May 2018, where it will formally reappoint Mr Mark Darrow and appoint Mr Trevor McIntyre to the...
Training helps Ben Soar to the Top of His Game
24 April 2018
A school holiday job pulling out weeds at Auckland’s Gulf Harbour Country Club set 15 year-old Ben Taylor on a career path that most golfers...
Sports Turf Career From Mount Maunganui to ‘The Home of Golf’
20 April 2018
Harry Middleton has always believed you can achieve anything you set your mind to.
Primary ITO to take a skills leadership role
12 April 2018
Primary ITO is welcoming plans by the Government to restore the skills leadership role of industry training organisations (ITOs).
How Qualifications Can Help Arborists Stay Safe at Work
27 February 2018
Climbing tall trees and wielding chainsaws is a dangerous business, so health and safety is a top priority for employers such as Franklin Trees.
Poultry Industry Trainee of the Year 2017
25 January 2018
Henry Miles is a busy young man who is about to become even busier.
Grace Proves Nursery Production Goes Beyond Growing Plants
17 January 2018
Grace Ng wants people to appreciate that nursery production is a technical skill and involves more than just planting a plant, or sowing a seed,...
Training Staff From Scratch The Best Way To Fill Skills Gap
22 December 2017
Finding skilled, experienced staff is near impossible in many industries today – but Chris Logan has found a cost-effective solution that’s working well for his...