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Horticulturalist of the Year Competition showcases talent

22 November 2023

Primary ITO | Te Pūkenga learner and Nelson orchardist Meryn Whitehead is the winner of the coveted title of New Zealand Young Horticulturist of the Year, after a tightly fought contest in Auckland.

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Bite-sized vehicle and machinery training

1 June 2023

From tractors to quad bikes and everything in between. Get yourself or your team trained with our hugely popular vehicle and machinery micro-credentials in 2023!

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New Amenity training programme has options for all

5 April 2023

Featuring more choice and up-to-the-minute techniques, Primary ITO’s new amenity training programmes promise a more hands-on focus for people passionate about caring for parks, gardens and open spaces.

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Leadership programme develops primary sector team

16 January 2023

From agriculture to horticulture, vineyards to fish farms, and everything in between, strong team leadership skills are essential to building a successful and high performing team.

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Horticulture apprentices create hidden gardens

2 December 2021

Wellington City Council (WCC) horticulture apprentices are showcasing their skills by creating seven themed gardens as part of the capital city's Hidden Gardens Project taking place from 20 November until 15 December.

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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.

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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.

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Helping Grow The Next Generation Of Gardeners

29 November 2017

Most Kiwi teens wouldn’t have a clue what amenity horticulture involves – but Pippa Lucas is determined to reach out through social media and show young people the exciting opportunities that exist.

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Career Change Proves To Be The Right Choice For Mere

31 October 2017

As a food technologist, Mere Brewer quickly realised she wasn’t cut out for a career indoors.

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Training Helps Auckland Botanic Gardens’ Staff To Thrive

25 October 2017

Auckland’s Botanic Gardens are promoted as a place “where ideas grow” – and that rings as true for the staff as it does for the plants and the visiting public.