News

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.

2 April 2025

Elite Wool Industry Training Limited, in partnership with Primary ITO, is pleased to announce the return of formal qualifications to the wool industry.

27 March 2025

From tractors to chainsaws and everything in between. Get yourself or your team trained with our hugely popular vehicle and machinery courses.

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.

17 March 2025

Primary ITO has launched a new entry-level training programme for vineyard operators and workers that can be tailored to suit business needs.

11 March 2025

Ninety-four percent of Primary ITO learners are satisfied with their experience of training with us, according to results from the most recent learner experience survey in late 2024.

7 March 2025

To mark International Women’s Day on Saturday 8 March, we’re catching up with Primary ITO Training Adviser Shontelle Budd.

27 February 2025

After nineteen and a half years of supporting learners and employers in the Wellington horticulture industry, Primary ITO Training Adviser Jonathan Gradwell is heading off to enjoy a well-earned retirement.

19 February 2025

A love of horses runs in the family for Primary ITO Trades Academy student Mia Matheson, who jumped at the opportunity to compete in an international horse-riding competition in China last September.

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.