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“My time as a barber apprentice has been such an enjoyable learning experience where I am constantly improving and having fun, friendly banter with awesome people,” says 22-year-old Antonio [...]

HITO is currently reviewing New Zealand’s beauty and makeup artistry qualifications to ensure they are fit for purpose, meet the needs of industry and encompass future skills requirements. We [...]

As part of the Reform of Vocational Education, HITO is required to transfer its role of supporting  apprenticeship training to another (Government-approved) training organisation by December [...]

NZQA has started formal consultation on simplifying NZ qualifications and other credentials. Consultation closes on 16 June 2021. The aim of this work is to ensure learners can easily transfer [...]

In late 2020, HITO carried out an investigation to measure the impact of COVID-19 on the hairdressing industry and determine if and how hairdressing qualifications needed to change as a result. [...]

Applications are open for council members of the Workforce Development Councils being set up as part of the Reform of Vocational Education. Expressions of Interest are invited from industry [...]

At the Special General Meeting held on February 22, 2021, HITO members voted that terms of office for current Board members could be extended while the Reform of Vocational Education takes place. [...]

Notice of Special General Meeting of the New Zealand Hair and Beauty Industry Training Organisation Incorporated To be held on Monday 22 February 2021 We are pleased to notify our Board and [...]

Consultation is now open on the names, industry coverage and governance arrangements of the new Workforce Development Councils being established as part of the Reform of Vocational Education. To [...]