News
2 May 2025
More than 200 students at Palmerston North Boys’ High School have gained practical skills and entry-level qualifications through Primary ITO’s Trades Academy since 2019, setting them up for future success in the agriculture industry.
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.
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.
6 September 2024
E kore e mutunga tēnei mea ko te ako – Learning is never-ending. By Mel Weston, Primary ITO Learning Support Manager
8 August 2024
More than 90 percent of Primary ITO learners are satisfied with their experience of training with us, according to results from a recent learner experience survey.
8 July 2024
This article was published by Farmers Weekly, 25 June 2024.
10 August 2022
When traditionally thinking of a farmer, New Zealanders often picture a ‘good Kiwi bloke’, surrounded by dogs, driving an ATV and patrolling vast high-country stations.
13 July 2022
Primary ITO is excited to announce that the 2022 Speed Meets initiative is confirmed, providing employers a great opportunity to connect with the next generation of our workforce.
10 June 2022
Primary ITO’s latest collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MOE) has been on a research project to support schools and wharekura.
7 December 2021
Trades Academy is a partnership programme that gives senior school students a kickstart towards an exciting career in the primary industries.