News
22 December 2017
Finding skilled, experienced staff is near impossible in many industries today – but Chris Logan has found a cost-effective solution that’s working well for his Wellington-based landscaping business.
20 December 2017
Wellington City Council is often at the top of people’s wish list when it comes to landing an apprenticeship position in amenity horticulture.
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.
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.
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? ’
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.
6 December 2017
When Hayley Hoogendyk was offered a fulltime job as a farm assistant, she told her new employer he was “mad”.
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.
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.
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.