Auckland and Christchurch laboratories – limited operating hours

Auckland and Christchurch laboratories will have limited operating hours for the next few months.

Trading Standards laboratories in Auckland and Christchurch will operate on a reduced schedule until the end of January 2026 due to staffing constraints.

A laboratory technician will only be available for verification of standards through scheduled appointments. Please ensure you submit verification requests well in advance so that you can secure a time that suits and to ensure compliance with regulations.

Verification requests can be submitted through the Working standards web page. 

Working standards