Quick Links for our frequently used services
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Stack Emission Testing
- We offer a wide range of stack testing services for resource consent and compliance, fuel or process trials, or in-house data gathering. We hold IANZ accreditation for a wide range of stack-testing methods. Learn more
Stack Emission Testing
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Workplace Noise Monitoring
- Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is permanent but can be prevented. Noise monitoring results are compared to workplace exposure standards and we advise on the appropriate equipment needed to protect staff. Learn more
Workplace Noise Monitoring
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Odour Monitoring
- Odours can significantly affect people’s well-being. Complaints about odours are one of the most frequent environmental pollution incidents reported to regulatory authorities. We can assist with assessing and managing odours. Learn more
Odour Monitoring
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Workplace Dust Monitoring
- Workplace dust monitoring covers nuisance and hazardous dusts, whether respirable or inhalable - this includes crystalline silica dust, metal dusts, and wood dusts. Exposure to some dusts can cause irreversible chronic conditions. Learn more
Workplace Dust Monitoring
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Contaminated Sites
- We specialise in assessing soil and groundwater. Our staff has experience managing agricultural soils and contaminated sites including from timber treatment, landfills, sheep dips, horticulture, petroleum, or chemicals, etc. Learn more
Contaminated Sites
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Water Testing
- Water is important to the well-being of people, livestock, and the environment. Verum Group’s water testing options include, but are not limited to: pH, metals, E. coli, pesticide, faecal coliforms, hydrocarbons, VOCs, nitrates, etc. Learn more
Water Testing
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Boundary Noise Monitoring
- Site activity can produce noise that can affect the surrounding environment, including people and other activities. Verum Group can assess boundary noise for compliance with resource consents or zoning requirements. Learn more
Boundary Noise Monitoring
Your site's activity can produce noise that will affect its surrounding environment and potentially people and other activities present in the area, this is called boundary noise and is subject to resource consent. Verum Group can assess boundary noise for compliance with resource consents or zoning noise requirements.
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Mask-fit Testing
- A mask fit test checks the effectiveness of the respiratory protection for employees, and are part of a company's commitment to health and safety. Tests are conducted to international standards prescribed by NZOHS. Learn more
Mask-fit Testing
Our Services
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Workplace & Industrial Monitoring Services
- Occupational Hygiene
- Stack Emission Testing
- Environmental Monitoring
- Ambient Monitoring
- Water Testing
- Asbestos Testing
- Contaminated Land
Workplace & Industrial Monitoring Services
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National Laboratory Services
- Fuel Analysis
- Biomass Analysis
- Superintending
- Gas Analysis
- Water Testing
- Asbestos Testing
- SpectraChem (XRF)
National Laboratory Services
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Greymouth Laboratory Services
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Conservation & Environmental Management
- Bioacoustics
- Kiwi Monitoring
- Acid Mine Drainage
- Mine Site Rehabilitation
- Water Testing
- Passive Water Treatment
Conservation & Environmental Management
Verum Group undertakes a mix of conservation & environmental programmes and services. We have a flag-ship bioacoustics for wildlife monitoring programme, with extensive involvement with the Kiwi Santuary at Atarau, which we sponsor. We also undertake acid mine drainage analysis and treatment, mine site rehabilitation programmes, contaminated site remediation, and passive water treatments and bioreactors to remove contaminants.
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Geological & Other Services
Latest News
SpectraChem now fully IANZ accredited
SpectraChem now fully IANZ accredited
Nov 2023: SpectraChem is now fully IANZ accredited. IANZ accreditation means our results are trusted not only in New Zealand, but around the world. The lab is also now operating at full noise, with the analysis of major oxides, semiquantitative multi-elements...
Sponsoring the Special Children's Christmas Party in Christchurch
Sponsoring the Special Children's Christmas Party
October 2023: Verum Group are proud sponsors of this year's Special Children's Christmas Party in Christchurch.
This is a Christmas party for children who live with life threatening illness, physical or intellectual impairment...
The cost of dust
The cost of dust
Aug 2023: The science around workplace dust is always evolving, but without doubt repeated exposure to certain types of dust can be deadly. “Part of the problem,” says Verum Group’s William Porter, “is that impacts aren’t necessarily instantaneous."
Upgrade to Verum's National Lab
Upgrade to Verum's National Lab
May 2023: Verum Group’s National Laboratory has something new. Mike Young, Verum Group’s National Laboratory Manager, has recently overseen the installation of a LECO 828 Series Combustion Analyser for detecting carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen...
Case Studies
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Optimal treatment for Acid Mine Drainage
A detailed chemical study to determine the optimal treatment process required for acidic mine drainage for an international client
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Delivering innovative passive water treatment
Verum Group helps deliver innovative passive water treatment at Reefton
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Monitoring of wildlife using acoustics
Allowing future monitoring of Great Spotted Kiwi, as well as other species, to be done in a non-invasive way
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Mine Environment Life-cycle Research Programme
A collaboration with scientists from Landcare Research, O’Kane Consulting, Universities of Canterbury, Otago, and Auckland along with stakeholders from Regional Councils, etc.
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Standardised Reference Materials for Acid Base Accounting
Verum Group Scientists have developed some of the only standardised reference materials for acid-base accounting that are commercially available in the world.