Building networks to break down barriers
Building relationships and fostering a sense of belonging is the name of the game for the 2024 Women in Construction meet up, says Queens...
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Jul 12 min
Landscape apprenticeship refresh
Primary ITO has refreshed its Level 4 Landscape Construction programme to include new units of learning and an extended timeframe to...
May 13 min
Kiwis prioritised in AEWV changes
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has outlined changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) to prioritise higher skilled...
Nov 1, 20232 min
Growing Skills
Creating a learning environment at work is an important part of developing team members at large Auckland landscape construction company...
Sep 4, 20235 min
When is enough, enough?
How do you handle that difficult team member who isn't performing and at what point do you say enough is enough? Business expert Daniel...
May 1, 20233 min
New on-the-job learning!
New Amenity training programme has options galore for landscape gardeners Featuring more choice and developed with industry, Primary...
Nov 1, 20225 min
5 ways to find new staff
Most tradies say it’s hard to find good workers. So, if you have too much work, how do you find more skilled staff to grow your business?...
Nov 1, 20222 min
Primary ITO training transfers to Te Pūkenga
Primary ITO has joined forces with institutes of technology, polytechnics and industry training organisations to form one national...
Aug 31, 20222 min
Simpro's new mates
Software-as-a-service solutions provider simPRO has announced a partnership with suicide awareness, prevention and support programme...
Jul 1, 20222 min
Apprenticeships Re-boosted!
Primary ITO chief executive Nigel Philpott says the $230m Apprenticeship Boost extension will help future proof the sector Apprentices...
Jul 1, 20223 min
A rewarding career
Zoë Taylor has found her happy place working in landscaping after 10 years in the workforce doing a range of jobs from processing and...
May 1, 20225 min
5 incentives to retain your best staff
Business Coach Daniel Fitzpatrick looks at how to implement incentives that keep your staff self-driven and poacher-proof Nothing stings...
May 1, 20222 min
Rewarding industry attracts fresh faces
While the landscaping labour shortage continues to hurt businesses, increasing numbers of apprentices may help to ease the burden in...
Nov 1, 20212 min
Learning For Landscapers
With a booming industry, and 250 new landscaping apprentices on board, Primary ITO Sector Manager Mark Orr provides an update on course...
Sep 1, 20213 min
Staff shortage solutions scare
Landscapers and plant producers wanting to expand their businesses are frustrated with the difficulty in finding employees as a shortage...
Jul 1, 20211 min
Employee sick leave now ten days
Landscaping business owners and employees should note parliament has passed legislation meaning minimum sick leave entitlement is to...
Jul 1, 20213 min
Apprenticeship wage support extension
The Apprenticeship Boost wage support has been extended until August 2022, paying employers up to $16,000 per apprentice to employ or...
Dec 1, 20203 min
Centres of Excellence
A new Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) in Hawke’s Bay aims to deliver an industry-led approach to vocational education for the...
Dec 1, 20202 min
Should you have a Staff Xmas Party this year?
Business coach Mark Skelly explains why there can be only one answer to this question. Yes! Your business is likely in one of two places...
Dec 1, 20204 min
Landscape Views - Issue 5
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
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