News
27 February 2025
After nineteen and a half years of supporting learners and employers in the Wellington horticulture industry, Primary ITO Training Adviser Jonathan Gradwell is heading off to enjoy a well-earned retirement.
19 February 2025
A love of horses runs in the family for Primary ITO Trades Academy student Mia Matheson, who jumped at the opportunity to compete in an international horse-riding competition in China last September.
11 February 2025
From jobseeker benefit to discovering a passion for growing fruit, Primary ITO learner Mitchell Rush has just ticked off his apprenticeship and a job promotion.
28 January 2025
Ten years after dairy farmer Gavin Longstaff completed his Primary ITO Level 4 training, he caught up with local farmer and Primary ITO Sector Manager Marianne Awburn at a local Brunch on Us event run by Rural Support.
22 January 2025
Creating stunning and functional outdoor spaces is all in a day’s work for Murphy Landscapes, who pride themselves on growing and developing their staff with the help of Primary ITO.
28 November 2024
While many 17-year-olds are still deciding on career options, Sophie White’s passion for farming and practical experience through Primary ITO has landed her a place at the prestigious Smedley Station and Cadet Training School in 2025.
31 October 2024
A Covid-19 lockdown led to Primary ITO learner Farrah Richards discovering a completely different career path – horticulture, in which she is already sowing the seeds of success.
23 October 2024
Anna England grew up with a love of plants, not realising this would sow the seed to a rewarding and award-winning career in the horticulture industry.
11 October 2024
The announcement from the Government this week that the Apprenticeship Boost will continue in 2025 for most of our industries is welcome news for employers looking to take on, train and retain new workers.
8 October 2024
Take a stroll through a public park or garden in our capital city and it’s likely that Primary ITO horticulture apprentices from Wellington City Council have been hard at work beautifying and maintaining the space.