Other Testing

Other Testing

As New Zealand's largest privately owned analytical laboratory, Hill Labs offers an extensive array of unique test options. If you haven't managed to find a test option specific to your needs then look through the below testing categories to see if they contain what you're looking for.

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Mould Testing

Testing for the presence and types of mould can help identify water damage in buildings and assess potential health risks in residential and commercial properties. 

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Air Quality

Hill Labs are New Zealand's leading supplier of Air Quality testing from our purpose built air quality testing laboratory.

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Effluent

Use of dairy effluent as a source of nutrients for pasture growth has become commonplace, however frequently farmers have little insight on the nutrient composition of effluent being applied, which will change regularly depending on animal feed inputs.

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Surface and Swab

Our Air Quality laboratory regularly tests swab and surface samples. A wide variety of compounds can be tested for chemical and microbiological contaminants.

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Compost

We have a range of tests to help you understand the status of composts, media and nutrient solutions. Choose from a range of suites designed to measure the nutrient status, pesticide residue levels, microbial counts or the heavy metal content.

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Latest Stories

New Raw Milk Testing Service Ready for the 2026 Dairy Season

We are pleased to announce a new raw milk testing service ahead of this year’s dairy season, expanding our support for New Zealand’s dairy sector with independent laboratory services for raw milk collection and analysis. The new service encompasses raw milk composition, quality and chemistry testing, delivered from a purpose-built raw milk testing laboratory established at our Hamilton site.
  30 Jun 2026

Staff Profile: Paul Sweetman - Supporting Safer Food Systems

Senior Verifier, Paul Sweetman, comes with extensive experience in risk management programme (RMP) auditing and food safety compliance across the dairy and honey sectors. He specialises in conducting independent audits, supporting regulatory compliance, and providing practical guidance to help businesses strengthen their systems and ensure product safety and integrity.
  09 Jun 2026

Connecting with Farmers and Growers at Fieldays

Fieldays is now upon us and it's great to be connecting with farmers, growers and industry professionals from across New Zealand. Events like Fieldays are a great opportunity for our team to get out from behind the desk, hear directly from the sector, and continue building strong relationships within the agricultural community.
  21 May 2026

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.