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A commitment to the Wellington region

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.

Christmas Hours 2024/2025

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.

Kea Kids News Reports on New Earthworm eDNA test

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.

Celebrating 40 Years in Business by Giving Back to Our Communities

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.

Optimising Horticultural Crop Yields: The Importance of Leaf Testing

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.

Trusted Testing and Local Expertise Build the Hill Labs and Mānuka Orchard Partnership

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.