News

20 October 2026

Todd Energy produces over a third of New Zealand’s natural gas supply from its onshore gas fields in Taranaki, with skilled staff completing in-house training and formal qualifications through Primary ITO.

15 October 2026

To mark the International Day of Rural Women on Thursday 15 October, we sit down with Primary ITO Chief Executive Ginny Vincent, who has been leading the organisation since January 2026.

5 October 2026

Growing the pipeline of farmers into the agriculture industry and providing opportunities for employment and career development is at the heart of the Pāmu Apprenticeship Scheme, proudly supported by Primary ITO.

1 October 2026

Amelia Marsden has been racking up the accolades since completing her New Zealand Apprenticeship in Horticulture (Fruit Production) through Primary ITO in 2022.

10 September 2026

Dannevirke High School students are gaining hands-on farming skills and valuable real-world experience through Primary ITO Trades Academy, leading to employment and cadetship opportunities.

28 August 2026

Congratulations to Ben Carter and Gary Thomas, joint winners of the 2026 Stockperson of the Year Award, announced at the NZ Pork conference in Christchurch recently.

19 August 2026

Congratulations to Jacob Sced from Longridge Country Estate in Paeroa, who recently completed his New Zealand Apprenticeship in Landscape Construction (Level 4).

8 July 2026

An Interim Establishment Board has been appointed to guide the organisation as it establishes an industry-owned Private Training Establishment (PTE).

2 July 2026

Growing healthy plants for ecological restoration and landscaping projects is all in a day’s work for Signature Plants Ltd. The Auckland-based business are firm believers in the power of education and upskilling staff with training through Primary ITO.

22 June 2026

Fresh off a flight from the United States, Primary ITO graduate Meg Spittal took out the title of 2026 Young Amenity Horticulturalist of the Year in May.