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12/01/2012
Experienced aeronautical engineer and former United Nations trainer, John Cassidy, has been appointed as the Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation’s (ATTTO’s) new Industry Training Advisor.
John spent over 20 years working for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), before joining the United Nations. He has recently returned from... more >
10/01/2012
ATTTO's Christchurch office at Russley Business Park is currently closed due to earthquake damage.
Our Christchurch-based staff are working remotely and can be reached on their mobiles or via email:
Nikki Rogers - nikki.rogers@attto.org.nz - 027 667 4584
Allan Moulai - alan.moulai@attto.org.nz - 027 282 5115
Kathy Billens - kathy.billens@attto.org... more >
10/01/2012
The Ministry of Education (MOE) is currently undertaking a review of the role and functions of Industry Training Organisations (ITOs). Thank you to all of our customers and stakeholders who have given their feedback into this review.
ATTTO has worked with the Service Industry Training Alliance (SITA) group of ITOs to make a submission on the... more >
19/12/2011
Pathways into tourism careers are set to become much clearer as a result of work underway to reduce the number of New Zealand tourism qualifications.
A group of industry leaders, key Māori tourism stakeholders and representatives from tourism training providers met in Wellington in early December to review progress on a draft map of qualifications... more >
14/12/2011
New research into the economic costs and benefits of industry training shows high returns to the New Zealand economy from skilled workers. The research was commissioned by the Industry Training Federation (ITF) and completed independently by business and economic research company Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL).
“Our industry... more >
14/12/2011
ATTTO offices will be closed from midday 22 December for the Christmas and New Year break. We will reopen on Wednesday 4 January.
We wish all of our customers and industry colleagues a happy and safe festive season, and a prosperous 2012. Thank you for your continued support throughout 2011.
Ko te tumanako, kia haere ora atu koutou i tenei wa o te... more >
13/12/2011
Delivering lost property to people all over Dunedin is just part of the service for 68-year-old Dunedin International Airport customer service officer Gordon McDonald.
Gordon’s dedication to his airport customers was recognised at a special event for Dunedin’s KiaOraMai graduates at the Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday (12 December).
Mayor of... more >
28/11/2011
Thank you to all of the teachers, careers advisors and Gateway coordinators who attended our 2011 School Forum events.
Below are the presentations from our 2011 guest speakers: more >
25/11/2011
Adventure tourism and commercial outdoor operators are being offered support to understand how the new adventure activities regulations will affect their business.
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) and Outdoors New Zealand are running operator workshops in 11 locations throughout New Zealand over the next few weeks, starting in... more >
24/11/2011
ATTTO Chairman Rick Bettle announced today that Kathy Wolfe has been confirmed as ATTTO’s new Chief Executive, effective from yesterday (23 November 2011).
Rick said the Board received 20 applications for the position and found Kathy to be the strongest candidate. more >