News & Features
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...
Wellington City Council: Growing Great Careers
20 December 2017
Wellington City Council is often at the top of people’s wish list when it comes to landing an apprenticeship position in amenity horticulture.
Helping To Keep A City Looking Beautiful
20 December 2017
Tom Belworthy can walk down almost any street in Wellington and admire his handiwork which is on display for all to see.
Student Becomes Teacher at Moores Valley Nurseries
8 December 2017
One of Primary ITO’s most successful nursery production students has now become a training assessor, supporting his colleagues to improve their skills and launch rewarding...
Arboriculture Provides Winning Career Path For Josh
8 December 2017
Auckland University graduate Josh Symes held a degree in geography and environmental science but like so many other young people, he was left wondering ‘what...