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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 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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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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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 courses.

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Nelson Young Grower of the Year - Farrah Richards

31 October 2024

A Covid-19 lockdown led to Primary ITO learner Farrah Richards discovering a completely different career path – horticulture, in which she is already sowing the seeds of success.

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Anna England - For the love of plants

23 October 2024

Anna England grew up with a love of plants, not realising this would sow the seed to a rewarding and award-winning career in the horticulture industry.

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New National Manager brings grass roots experience

15 October 2024

Living on the rugged West Coast of the South Island hasn’t limited Primary ITO’s Shannon Gordon from taking on a national manager role well away from big city life.

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$6K for businesses with new apprentices a welcome boost – Andrea Leslie

11 October 2024

The announcement from the Government this week that the Apprenticeship Boost will continue in 2025 for most of our industries is welcome news for employers looking to take on, train and retain new workers.