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The best of New Zealand’s hair, beauty and barbering professionals gathered in Wellington on Sunday for the annual Industry Awards. Hosted by HITO, Kitomba Salon and Spa Software and the New [...]

As part of the Reform of Vocational Education, HITO held a workshop to gather industry feedback on Workforce Development Councils (WDCs) on October 21. HITO’s Board, Industry Advisory Panel and [...]

In the lead up to Christmas, Santa’s helpers at HITO have a special offer for any employer who signs up an apprentice before December 14, 2019. • You’ll go into the draw to win $5,000 towards [...]

HITO’s submission on behalf of members to Parliament’s Education and Workforce Select Committee on the Education (Vocational Education and Training Reform) Amendment Bill. Download [...]

The eagerly awaited announcement for this year’s Industry Awards Apprentice of the Year category is now over. The results are in! The winners are: Grace Wilkinson (Northern) Tee Tupara [...]

Sign up as an apprentice and we’ll give you $250 towards tools! An apprenticeship is the smart way to get quali­fied as a hairdresser, barber or beauty therapist. You’ll earn wages while working [...]

This month the Government will hold meetings across the country to talk about the Workforce Development Councils they will set up as part of the Reform of Vocational Education. Workforce [...]

Taking on an apprentice is a great way to grow your business. They can free up senior staff and build up clientele as they learn. Best of all, you can train them to fit your brand from day one. [...]

In this short video, HITO CEO Kay Nelson explains what the Government’s Reform of Vocational Education will mean for apprentices and employers.