Te Ao Māori
E ngā reo e ngā mana, ngā maunga whakahī o te motu, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou.
Our kaupapa
We offer whānau hapū and iwi Primary industry knowledge, and expertise to build capability on the whenua and the wai. We look to partner with our communities to complement and contribute to their economic aspirations through work-based training.

Developing people in the workplace is at the heart of our service by creating a wide range of programmes related to supporting our communities.

We use industry specialists, resources, and networks to respond to the needs of learners and businesses. Wherever possible, we include local mātauranga Māori shared by whānau to provide context and a sense of legacy.

We recognise and value the relationships that are critical for our learners to succeed. And when our learners do succeed, it reflects well on the people who have been part of the journey.
Latest News

The shock was evident on the face of Coby Warmington as he was announced the winner of the 2025 Young Māori Farmer Award for Sheep and Beef at the prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy, taking the opportunity to thank the award sponsors including Primary ITO.

E nga reo, e ngā mana, tēnā koutou kia ora anō tatou. Haere tonu ngā mihi ki ngā ringa raupā o te whenua me te wai me te whakaaro nui ki te hunga kua riro atu ki te pō, moe mai, e oki.

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

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.