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Our Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga labs will be closed on Monday, 27 January for Auckland Anniversary Day. 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.

Feedback from Wellington clients has lead to a re-commitment of the Wellington lab lease with an added loaded zone for easier sample drop off.

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.