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

Labour Day Hours

A friendly reminder that all our labs will be closed on Monday 27th October 2025 for Labour 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.
  23 Oct 2025

Gavin’s Apiaries: Investing in Testing to Meet the Global Market

Gavin’s Apiaries is using testing and technology to meet growing global expectations around honey quality and traceability. Managing Director Liam Gavin shares how lab analysis and digital tools help inform decisions and maintain product integrity.
  21 Oct 2025

Can We Unlock the Secrets Beneath our feet with the Next Era of Soil Health Testing?

Agriculture in New Zealand is fundamentally rooted in the soil beneath our feet, with soil health being critical to the success of farmers and the broader agricultural sector. Soil is the most valuable asset of a farming operation however; soil health remains difficult to assess and measure.    
  19 Aug 2025

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.