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Helping To Keep A City Looking Beautiful

20 December 2017

Tom Belworthy can walk down almost any street in Wellington and admire his handiwork which is on display for all to see.

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Student Becomes Teacher at Moores Valley Nurseries

8 December 2017

One of Primary ITO’s most successful nursery production students has now become a training assessor, supporting his colleagues to improve their skills and launch rewarding careers of their own.

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Arboriculture Provides Winning Career Path For Josh

8 December 2017

Auckland University graduate Josh Symes held a degree in geography and environmental science but like so many other young people, he was left wondering ‘what now?’

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Primary ITO Study Helps Chrissy Climb Straight To The Top

8 December 2017

She is a five times world tree climbing champion but Chrissy Spence still remembers her first ever arboriculture job when she realised she was “petrified” of heights.

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Dairy Industry’s Rising Star Is Keen To Help Others Shine

6 December 2017

When Hayley Hoogendyk was offered a fulltime job as a farm assistant, she told her new employer he was “mad”.

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Training Helping Sam Fill Knowledge Gaps

6 December 2017

Training is proving a great way for Sam Clouston to fill gaps in the farming knowledge he’s been accumulating since boyhood.

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Helping Grow The Next Generation Of Gardeners

29 November 2017

Most Kiwi teens wouldn’t have a clue what amenity horticulture involves – but Pippa Lucas is determined to reach out through social media and show young people the exciting opportunities that exist.

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Lift Others Up To Help Your Vineyard Flourish

27 November 2017

One of New Zealand’s most experienced winegrowers firmly believes the smarter and more educated your staff are, the better your vineyard will be.

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Ōhau Wines’ Staff Help Forge Their Own Path

27 November 2017

Growing grapes in an unknown wine region is challenging on many fronts – and not having a skilled viticulture workforce to draw from is a problem Ōhau Wines is working hard to overcome.

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Qualifications Provide Proof of Knowledge for Edward

27 November 2017

Edward King describes himself as a “reluctant student” who never particularly enjoyed school.