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Heat up your team’s boiler knowledge!

27 September 2024

Heat up your team’s boiler knowledge with a qualification in Energy and Chemical Process Operations!

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Primary ITO training provides Te Whangai Trust learners with confidence and a feeling of pride

23 September 2024

Te Whangai Trust encourages second-chance learners to “leave their past at the gate”, supporting them to grow their skills and turn their lives around, while providing an opportunity to gain formal qualifications through Primary ITO.

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International Literacy Day 8 September 2024

6 September 2024

E kore e mutunga tēnei mea ko te ako – Learning is never-ending. By Mel Weston, Primary ITO Learning Support Manager 

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Horticulture cadetship to launch in Pukekohe

4 September 2024

Primary ITO is launching a new Horticulture Cadetship Programme that will free up growers to spend more time on their businesses, while growing the skills and knowledge of their staff.

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Great support from learners for Primary ITO training

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.  

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Training lifts productivity most of all

8 July 2024

This article was published by Farmers Weekly, 25 June 2024.

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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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New training programmes for indoor crop production

1 November 2023

New Primary ITO | Te Pūkenga training programmes for Indoor Crop Production provide essential knowledge on water conservation, weather prediction, and environmental risk management, as climate change becomes an increasing focus for all.

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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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Horticultural apprenticeship highlights career opportunities

3 August 2018

A newly launched Horticulture Apprenticeship scheme is an initial step towards alleviating a skill shortage in a sector crying out for capability throughout its supply chain.