https://www.mito.org.nz/get-qualified/success-stories/gearing-up/
From a young age, Alex Parker has had his heart set on a career with cars. "Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always been fascinated with cars," he recalls. By the age of four or five, he had already made up his mind about becoming a mechanic. Read more
https://www.mito.org.nz/2025-vet-redesign/
MITO is returning to industry-ownership—with no changes to your training
From 1 January 2026, MITO will operate as MITO Limited, an organisation owned and led by industry.
Your training continues exactly as it is today:
Same qualification
Same Training Advisor
Same support services
Same national coverage.
Read more
https://www.mito.org.nz/get-qualified/success-stories/charging-ahead/
Levi Salesa’s journey into the automotive industry began when he was just 16 years old, working part-time at a small garage on weekends and during school breaks. “I’ve always been interested in cars,” Levi shares. “I started working, and I’ve loved it ever since. Read more
https://www.mito.org.nz/get-qualified/success-stories/racing-to-the-top/
From a young age, Luke Brown's life was filled with the hum of engines and the thrill of speed. Growing up with a father who was a mechanic and a speedway racer, Luke naturally gravitated toward the world of cars. Read more
https://www.mito.org.nz/news/mito-apprentices-get-hands-on-experience-at-the-daybreaker-rally/
MITO apprentices, Scott Angus and Hannah Bashford, go through the ins and outs of working for a rally crew. Read more
https://www.mito.org.nz/news/2025-scholarship-applications-now-open/
MITO, in partnership with Inspiring Futures Foundation, is now welcoming applications for the 2025 scholarship programme. Multiple scholarships will be awarded across 20 categories. Previous scholarship recipients have developed their skills in apprenticeships, traineeships and business skills to specialise in a certain field and support their management goals. Read more
MITO teamed up with “Road to Success” consortium of Transporting New Zealand, National Road Carriers, New Zealand Trucking Association, Log Transport Safety Council and in partnership with the Inspiring Futures Foundation to provide scholarships for 80 truck drivers to gain a formal qualification. Read more
Earlier this year, the Government announced changes to the Apprenticeship Boost scheme, which currently supports the employers of any first or second-year apprentices with monthly payments from the Ministry of Social Development. Read more
https://www.mito.org.nz/news/opening-doors-for-waikato-tainuis-future-workforce/
Te Waharoa—Gateway to the Trades has launched a transformative 10-week programme designed to prepare selected Waikato-Tainui rangatahi for meaningful and sustainable careers in the trades. Read more
