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New training for equine racing business owners

15 May 2025

Equine racing business owners can ensure they are up to play with the latest knowledge, rules and regulations, as part of a new training programme launched by Primary ITO.

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Trades Academy sets students up with skills for life

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.

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New online training for dairy processing operators!

17 April 2025

Primary ITO has launched a new online training programme to provide dairy processing operators with a greater understanding of the equipment they are working on, which could prevent costly downtime in an export market worth $25. 7 billion annually*.

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Training Adviser supports work visa holders to grow their futures

4 April 2025

Adapting to life in another country is something Training Adviser Martina knows all about. After arriving in New Zealand on a working holiday visa over ten years ago, she has come full circle, now supporting work visa learners studying with Primary ITO.

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Rev up your teams skills!

27 March 2025

From tractors to chainsaws and everything in between. Get yourself or your team trained with our hugely popular vehicle and machinery courses.

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From great to even better – record learner satisfaction rate for Primary ITO

11 March 2025

Ninety-four percent of Primary ITO learners are satisfied with their experience of training with us, according to results from the most recent learner experience survey in late 2024.

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Celebrating International Womens Day with Shontelle Budd

7 March 2025

To mark International Women’s Day on Saturday 8 March, we’re catching up with Primary ITO Training Adviser Shontelle Budd.

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Trades Academy student rides to a podium finish in China

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.

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Apprenticeship in Horticulture provides Mitchell with knowledge to grow

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.

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Bite-sized vehicle and machinery training

7 February 2025

From tractors to chainsaws and everything in between. Get yourself or your team trained with our hugely popular vehicle and machinery courses.