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

Staff Profile: Brad Stevens

With more than 25 years in the kiwifruit industry, Brad Stevens leads Hill Labs' Bay of Plenty Branch, overseeing kiwifruit sampling and maturity testing while supporting teams to deliver accurate, timely results.
  16 Nov 2026

Connecting at the Red Meat Sector Conference

New Zealand's red meat sector remains one of the country's most important export industries, generating billions of dollars in export earnings each year and making a significant contribution to regional economies, employment and New Zealand's global reputation for high-quality food production. With strong international demand and growing opportunities in key markets, the sector continues to play a critical role in supporting New Zealand's economic growth and prosperity.
  09 Nov 2026

One Year On: Building Mould Testing Capability at Hill Labs

Just over a year ago, Hill Labs expanded its environmental testing services with the introduction of mould analysis. Since then, we've worked alongside consultants, assessors, hygienists, remediation specialists and property professionals across New Zealand, helping their investigations into moisture-related issues, assess mould contamination in indoor environments, and support remediation projects.
  09 Nov 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.