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Sami Climbs to the Top of her Game

2 July 2018

Sami Baker, this year's Primary ITO Got a Trade Ambassador, clearly remembers driving past a crew of arborists in Christchurch years ago who were dangling from trees holding chainsaws and thinking ‘that would be a dream job’.

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Viticulture Study Helps Cultivate Leadership Role

2 July 2018

As a 19 year-old, Jeremiah Love worked week-to-week as a field hand in Marlborough’s vineyards, trying to make a living.

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Tom Discovers His Passion For Working Outdoors

28 May 2018

Gardening is loved and loathed by people in equal measure – which is why qualified landscapers are always in hot demand.

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Search For A Satisfying Trade Leads Shane To Landscaping Career

23 May 2018

Shane Hollands is now an expert at turning “a bomb site” filled with dirt, mud and mess into a lush green oasis in the heart of Auckland’s most affluent suburbs.

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Apprenticeships Help Grow NZ’s Landscaping Workforce

12 May 2018

Auckland homeowners who hire a landscaper to design, build or maintain their lush gardens expect the very best results and customer service – which is why Lutz Hartge is always on the look-out for new talent.

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Sports Turf Career From Mount Maunganui to ‘The Home of Golf’

20 April 2018

Harry Middleton has always believed you can achieve anything you set your mind to.

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Wellington City Council: Growing Great Careers

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.

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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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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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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.