Science Views

WELCOME TO HILL NEWS MAY 2023
Breaking the mould of the traditional CFO - Meet Kirsty Holdaway
Laboratory based verification of water sensors
Further Improvements To Honey Testing
Soil Nitrogen Tests Demystified
Meet the team: Honey team the perfect mix of talent, expertise, and customer service
WELCOME TO HILL NEWS FEBRUARY 2023
Hill Laboratories forms strategic partnership with Mérieux NutriSciences
Extension of Testing Services for the Wine Industry - GLRaV2 and GLRaV3
Change for the Better - Changes to Complete Pasture Profile (CPP) testing
Meet our dynamic Operations Manager!
Agile, strategic systems experts: Meet Hill Labs’ IT & Development team
Meet the team: Organics testing from soils, sediments and waters to meth and materials in-between
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAY HOURS 2022/23
FORGING A CAREER IN THE SCIENCES: OLIVIA UNDERWOOD’S JOURNEY WITH HILL LABS (SO FAR)
Leading the way in Medicinal Cannabis Testing
Fruit & Fruitlet Testing Update
Crude Protein by NIR – we are now accredited!
Hill News- Update from our Auckland Asbestos Lab
Meet the team: Hill Labs’ trusted, dynamic HR Support
Meet the team: Organics testing from soils, sediments and waters to meth and materials in-between
VANESSA BURROWS - STAFF PROFILE
Detection of Natural Organic Matter in the Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon Method
Hill News November 2022- Update From Our CEO, Dr Jonno Hill
PIHA Winner: Alexa Badenhorst
PIHA AWARD WINNER AUGUST
Carole Rodgers-Carroll on retirement from Hill Labs after 20 Years
LEADERSHIP AT ALL LEVELS
Hill Labs team visit Careers Expos around the country
New Drinking Water Standards and Rules
WELCOME TO HILL NEWS AUGUST 2022
Update from our Bay of Plenty Branch
New container for asbestos soil Presence/Absence analysis
Spring Pasture – Manage for Metabolics
Tempo Testing
Our latest soil test innovation
Staff Profile - Jared Loader
Leaf Analysis – Spring through Summer
Autumnal Avocado Orchard Testing
Updates to Drinking Water Reporting Requirements
Testing Vine to Finished Wine
WINTEC Special Awards 2022
Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Staff Profile - Joe Varey
Peter Robinson - A tribute from his friends and colleagues at Hill Labs
New PMN Test Makes It Easier to Predict Soil's Nitrogen Supply
EASTER WEEKEND 2022 - OPENING HOURS
More Value from Hot Water Soil Tests
Using PCR For Soil Health Testing
Staff Profile - Kim Murell
A Milestone for Fiona Calvert, Market Sector Manager - Agriculture
Spotlight On Water Testing
Staff Profile - Shelley Yang
Glyphosate In Honey Testing
BFEA Awards 2022
Lower Detection Limit For Dithiocarbamate Testing
Hill News February 2022 - Update From Our CEO, Dr Jonno Hill
Our Response to Covid-19
Our Sustainability Journey - Electric Vehicle Investment
Christmas & New Year Holiday Hours 2021/22
Our Agricultural Environmental Stewardship
Reminder for Grape and Potato Growers - Leaf and Petiole Testing
IANZ Accredited Spectrophotometric Method for Colour Testing
Staff Profile - Jen Godwin
Covid-19 Testing Update
Hill News November 2021 - Update From Our CEO, Dr Jonno Hill
An exciting trial around sample collection
New Soil PMN test for Cropping Soils
Hill Laboratories accredited for Covid testing
Updates to our Food Safety Report
Staff Profile - Jane Sherrard
Aggregated Silage Data - Last Three Years
Hill News September 2021 - Update from our CEO, Dr Jonno Hill
Appointment of a new GM – Sales and Marketing
Food Microbiology - Our Services and Accreditations
BOP lab and sampling service rises to the challenge
Don't Fence Me In!
Changes to Ministry of Health Register of Drinking Water Testing Laboratories
2019 Labour Day Closure
Hill Laboratories providing urgent support to US wine industry
Glyphosate test results in just six working days
Staff Profile - Scott Richardson
Optimise Animal Health and Production
2020 Queens Birthday Weekend Closure
Staff Profile - Kim Harrison
New Auckland Asbestos Lab
Expansion of our Cannabis Testing Services
Precision Nutrient Management for Grapes
2020 BFEA Awards
Christmas & New Year Holiday Hours 2020/21
Kudos Awards 2019
A Smart Solution for Soil Sample Traceability
Laboratory Easter Hours 2019
2021 Kudos Awards Sponsorship
Changes to Avocado Soil Test Mehlich3 Copper Reporting
Updates to our Agricultural Testing
Trace Element Status for Animal Health
Soil Quality vs Soil Health
Introducing Our 'Hills Hives'
Faster Microbiology Results with TEMPO Technology
2019 ALGA EcoForum
Maize Forage Feed Quality - A Seasonal Snapshot
Out of Specification Alerts - can they help?
Nutrient deficiency - an avoidable risk
Easy, online ordering of DIY drinking water kits
Celebrating 21 Years of Hill Labs at Fieldays!
Christmas & New Year Holiday Hours 2018/19
Collaboration with Onions New Zealand - Notice for Growers
Staff Profile - Caroline Hill
Hill Laboratories journey towards sustainability
MPI makes decision on scientific definition of Mānuka honey
Innovation in the Soil Prep Lab
G3 kiwifruit leaf testing
Being smart with grape nutrition
Acquisition of Drug Analysis Business
Staff Profile – Ashley Davies
Optimising effluent-use on farm with Hill Labs
Clear Cut Results for Lead Paint Testing
All aboard the digital express
Easter Weekend 2020 - Opening Hours and Courier Services
Your Courier Queries Answered
Major TAT Reduction for Residues Testing
Faster Turnaround Time for Asbestos Soils Testing
Small Ziplock Bags Now Available
Soil monitoring for sustainable farming
Dennley Farms Win Gordon Stephenson Trophy
NIWA Waikato Science Fair
Wasteminz Conference
AG Histograms - where do they come from?
The Evolving Landscape of Honey Testing
The Kudos Awards Nominations
Launch of new framework to upskill our technicians
Hilltop Software - An Update
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
New 5 Day Turnaround for Multi-residues Testing
New Soil Test Now Available
Our 22nd year at Fieldays
Wintec Special Awards Sponsorship
House of Science Sponsorship
Assessing lead contamination in properties
New cyanide and sulphide methods for water testing
Staying At The Forefront Of Asbestos Analysis
Duke St - FAQs
Faster Microbiology Testing with TEMPO Technology
Water Testing for GAP Requirements
Our 23rd year at Fieldays
Routine Water Testing Updates
Graham Corban selected for the Contaminated Land Steering Committee
Don’t Leave Animal Nutrition to Chance
Working with MPI to improve honey sampling protocols
New GM - Sales and Marketing
Our Sponsorship of the Kudos Awards
Development in avocado pesticide residues testing
Repurposing Our Plastic Waste In Partnership With Future Post
Committed to creating a better workplace
2020 Customer Survey Feedback
Time for Testing
Welcome to the first Hills Hives blog!
House of Science Twin Resource Boxes Sponsorship
2019 Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Taking steps to reduce our environmental impact
Family Name Stands Firm With New CEO Appointment
BusinessNZ Dinner
Media Release - Zespri International Limited
Changes To Our Board
Staff Profile - Fiona Calvert
Pasture Testing For Optimal Animal Health and Production
Soil Health - The Importance of Testing
Small chilltainers now in use
Easy handling of glass soil jars
Gold sponsors of Wasteminz Conference
Kiwifruit orchardists take out Gordon Stephenson Trophy
Customer Service Improvements
Mineral Result Data for Fodder Beet Bulbs and Tops
University of Waikato Chemquest
Early harvest impact on residues levels
NZIFST comes to Hill Laboratories
Honey Blending Tool wins innovation award at Apiculture Conference
Contaminant Testing Methods Developed For Honey Export
Technology Advances in the Agriculture Soil Lab
Staff Profile – Carla Johnstone
Staff Profile - Dave Lowndes
A simpler approach to soil health testing
Sample Submission App Replaces Need For Paper Request Forms
Drinking Water Standards and Rules are now current
Fast turnaround for environmental soil testing
Staff Profile - Holly Bredin-Grey
Use Of Cheques
Staff Profile - Jonathan Sadowitz
BFEA Virtual Award Announcements
6 Things You Need to Know as a Hemp Grower/Producer
Hill News May 2020 - Message from the CEO
Waitangi Day Closure
Hill Laboratories founder honoured with International Science Award
Wellington Lab now open
Proud Sponsors of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Superior Feed Quality Testing Service For NZ Farmers
Medicinal Cannabis in NZ: Q&A with Scott Richardson
Kudos Awards Sponsorship
Hill News August 2020 - Message from the CEO
Hill Labs COVID-19 Response
2019/2020 Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Fastest microbiology results in the industry
Changes to supplied chilly bins
Hill News November 2020 – Message from the CEO
Our Partnership with Future Post
Dr Jonno Hill announced as new CEO
Innovation in Honey 3in1 Testing
Easter Opening Hours 2018
Our New Laboratory in Mt Maunganui is Officially Open!
WASTEMINZ – Be the Change Summit
Report Back in Half the Time!
Anzac 2021 - Laboratory Opening Hours
Proud Legacy of Enabling New Zealand - The Next Step
Queen's Birthday Opening Hours 2018
Water Testing for Food Safety
Easter Weekend 2021 – Opening Hours
MOH Approval Granted for Hemp Testing
Retirement villages team up with Hill Laboratories to fast track COVID-19 testing.
All Silages Are Not Equal
Expanding our Vine to Vintage Testing Service
Partnership with Ryman Healthcare
Viticulture Testing - A One-Stop Shop
Leading the Way in Cannabis Testing
2019 ALGA Partnership
Our Auckland lab is moving - Monday 26th August
Faster feed tests with NIR-only service
October 2021 PIHA Executive Award Winners

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