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Like so many aspects of normal life, apprentice training is going to look a little different while the country is in lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Like you, we’re hoping that the [...]

1 April 2020 Hairdressing and barbering off-job training classes due to take place in May (as well as April) will be rescheduled for later in the year. This is to ensure apprentices have enough [...]

A new onsite salon, Hair 4 Change, has opened at Christchurch Women’s Prison to support the prison’s new hairdressing programme. Development of the salon and programme is the result of a two year [...]

The Vocational Education and Training Bill passed its third and final reading on 19 February. Thanks to everyone who provided support and input regarding the proposals that led up to the Bill [...]

Barbers, you may have heard that we’re hosting three Beers n Banter events in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch. As the title suggests refreshments will be available, making it the perfect [...]

As apprentices work in close contact with people, we recommend they keep up to date with Government recommendations around novel Coronavirus. The Ministry of Health website is updated daily. HITO [...]

Off-job training arrangements for hairdressing and barbering apprentices have been confirmed for 2020. The training will cover theory and practical assessments. Employers and apprentices will be [...]

HITO have launched new pins and window stickers for qualified hair, beauty and barbering professionals. Your clients will now know you have a trusted New Zealand qualification, whilst recognising [...]

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 [...]