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Industry experience an asset for Primary ITO Sector Manager

28 May 2025

Growing trusted relationships with industry is a vital part of the role for Primary ITO Sector Manager Mark Orr, who joined the team 17 years ago after running his own successful landscaping business.

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Primary ITO learner wins top dairy industry award

23 May 2025

Eighteen-year-old Pieter Van Beek was delighted to win the Dairy Trainee of the Year Award in front of 620 people at the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards in Tauranga on 10 May.

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Horticulture cadetship pilot launches in Pukekohe

19 May 2025

Primary ITO has launched a horticulture cadetship pilot in Pukekohe that will provide extra support to learners and free up employers to spend more time on their businesses.

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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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New freshwater management micro-credential for horticulture sector

13 May 2025

Primary ITO has introduced a new micro-credential (bite-sized learning) to equip horticulture operators with knowledge on how to assess and manage risks to freshwater sources on a production site.

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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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Get Qualified to Control or Monitor Rural Pests!

28 April 2025

If you're working in the rural pest sector, staying safe and working efficiently is key. That’s where Primary ITO’s Pest Operations training comes in!

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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 courses.

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Horticulture ‘taster’ training for new staff

19 March 2025

Primary ITO has launched a short training programme for people new to the horticulture sector that covers essential knowledge on core industry practices.