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A friendly reminder that our Christchurch lab will be closed for Canterbury Anniversary Day on Friday 15th November. If you plan to send any time or temperature-sensitive samples, please ensure you schedule these to arrive before or after this date, to avoid delays.

With the holiday season fast approaching, our hours will differ from usual. Our opening hours over the 2024/2025 festive season can be found below.

We were delighted to welcome young journalist Kadie and the Kea Kids News team to our Hamilton lab, where they burrowed into the fascinating world of soil health. Kadie, a Waikato primary school student, is part of Kea Kids News which produces news videos for kids, by kids.

To commemorate and celebrate our 40th year in business we wanted to show our gratitude to both our dedicated team and the communities that have supported us over the past four decades. Our staff of over 500 were given a paid day to volunteer at a local charity of their choice. This initiative reflects our commitment to making a positive impact and fostering strong community ties.

Leaf testing during key growth stages throughout the summer is a useful tool for optimising the yield and quality of horticultural crops. With increasing variability in weather patterns due to climate change, maintaining optimal plant nutrition is one activity that can help reduce uncertainty when growing high-value crops.

Mānuka Orchard is New Zealand’s largest centralised honey storage facility, known for its innovative approach and commitment to providing seamless, trustworthy services to the apiculture industry. Based in the Bay of Plenty, the company, owned by Logan and Tania Bowyer, is a critical link from post-harvest honey production to local and international honey buyers.