PROUDLY 100% NZ OWNED AND OPERATED

Trusted by New Zealanders since 1984

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Water Testing

Using the very latest technology our water testing suites have been designed to meet the requirements of specific situations, including chemistry and microbiological tests.

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Soil Testing

Using the latest technology, Hill Labs offers a complete range of soil tests for evaluating fertility and soil health, as well as tests to meet organic certification requirements.

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Wine and Beverage Testing

Hill Labs offers you a suite of testing for every stage in wine production. We specialise in wine export analysis and have a number of other related analyses to meet all major winery testing needs.

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Asbestos Testing

Hill Labs is IANZ accredited to analyse and report suspected asbestos containing materials, asbestos in soil and asbestos fibre counting.

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Drug Testing

Hill Labs was a pioneer in bringing affordable methamphetamine drug testing services to the New Zealand market.

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Honey Testing

At Hill Labs we have an extensive range of honey tests. These are performed using the latest technology and methods, and are analysed on state-of-the-art instruments.

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Specialists in environmental, agricultural and food testing

We are New Zealand's largest privately owned analytical testing laboratory and have led the way in analytical testing for many years. We have an extensive range of tests, using the latest technology and methods, backed by dedicated Client Services Managers. Hill Labs makes a difference for customers by helping them increase their productivity, ensure safety, minimise environmental impact, meet regulatory requirements and support their communities’ well-being.

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Kiwi success story

Hill Labs was founded in 1984 by Dr Roger and Anne Hill and has remained a family owned and led organistion ever since. We use the latest technologies to supply a broad range of laboratory tests to domestic and international markets in three testing areas: Agriculture, Environmental and Food. With a dedicated team of expert Client Services Managers across all of our market sectors, we pride ourselves on our unwavering commitment to providing a quality customer service experience.

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Helping our community

Supporting the community we're part of is important to us. We are committed to sponsoring a variety of organisations and events that focus on supporting sustainable farming and conserving the environment, supporting our future scientists, celebrating scientific excellence. We sponsor the Balance Farm Environment Awards, The KuDos Science Trust, House of Science Central Waikato, NIWA Waikato Science Fair, WINTEC Science and Primary Industries Special Awards, Bragato Research Institute and more.

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Why Choose Hill Labs?

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RELIABLE

YOU CAN COUNT ON US

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SUPPORTIVE

EAGER TO HELP

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RESPONSIVE

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

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LOCAL

COMMITTED TO AOTEAROA NZ

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TRUSTED

SINCE 1984

What our customers have to say

"We've always found them to be responsive in getting results back and giving advice on problems we might be facing."

Andrew Hutchinson, Technical Manager, Turners & Growers

"We strongly recommend Hill Labs as a sound testing service provider to the honey industry."

Nick Walker, Technical Manager, Egmont Honey

"Their sample registration system has made things simple and seamless - collect, scan and send!"

Mathew Bannister, Compliance Manager, First Fresh New Zealand

Accreditations

As a New Zealand accredited laboratory by International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ), Hill Labs' commitment to quality is tantamount to our overall operating philosophy. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work.