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Background

Hill Laboratories (R J Hill Laboratories Ltd) is New Zealand’s largest privately owned laboratory established in 1984 by Roger and Anne Hill.  Since then it has grown into the largest independent analytical laboratory in New Zealand.  It supplies testing to a large and diverse range of clients – everyone from internationally recognised global corporations to private individuals - from across New Zealand to all around the world.   The laboratories adhere to the strictest quality assurance programmes and are accredited under the IANZ accreditation system.  

Services

Hill Laboratories has one of the largest range of tests on offer in New Zealand.  It has the capability to test a vast array of samples with one of  the most comprehensive testing offerings.  The laboratory prides itself on its ability to quickly develop a method for a new form of testing that is often in urgent demand from its customers.  The organisation is broadly divided into 3 main divisions; Agricultural, Environmental and Food and Bioanalytical, which reflect the main testing groups on offer.  Click here for more detail about its testing.

Staff

Hill Laboratories employs over 300 staff with one of the largest concentrations of pHD’s of any commercial organisation.  Click here for profiles of our leadership team and other staff.  Its laboratories are located in six different locations,  four in Hamilton Christchurch and since 2013 Blenheim. The organisation also have an office located in Japan and an agent in mainland China.

Latest Technology and Quality

Much of the growth as a company has come from innovation in analytical testing, providing solutions to the changing needs of its customers. The organisation's reputation and trust its customers have in its quality results is a key component of its success.  To see our latest news please click here.

Vision for the future …

Our passion for technology and commitment to ‘doing it better’ makes us New Zealand’s leading analytical laboratory.

Main staff contacts:

Martin Brock
Marketing Manager

Dr Roger Hill
Managing Director

Steve Howse
General Manager