Verum Group

22/11/2023

SpectraChem, a part of Verum Group specialising in X-ray fluorescence (XRF), 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, trace elements, and metal alloys; with the capacity for even more sample numbers than before. Congratulations to our Laboratory Analysts Khurram Malik and Gareth Salt who have put things in order and are now also both qualified as IANZ KTPs (Key Technical People).

SpectraChem is a part of Verum Group specialising in X-ray fluorescence (XRF), with XRF analysis of a wide range of inorganic and organic materials such as rocks and soils, plant and animal tissue, metal alloys, industrial wastes, plastics, and polymers.

17/10/2023

Special Children's Christmas Party in Christchurch: This year, Verum Group are proud sponsors of the 2023 Special Children's Christmas Party in Christchurch. This is a Christmas party for children who live with life threatening illness, physical or intellectual impairment, domestic violence, or in underprivileged circumstances.

Verum Group undertakes a range of philanthropic activities that align with our core goals and values including the Special Children's Christmas Party in Christchurch, the Atarau Kiwi Sanctuary, the Christchurch City Art Gallery, and the Tai Tapu Golf Course.

28/08/2023

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 Industrial & Workplace Monitoring Manager William Porter, “is that impacts aren’t necessarily instantaneous.”

“Disease caused by workplace exposure to dust is more common in New Zealand than workplace accidents. Hundreds of people still die each year here, essentially from dust exposure, and more are crippled with illness.”

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 Industrial & Workplace Monitoring Manager William Porter, 'is that impacts aren’t necessarily instantaneous.'

02/08/2023

At Verum Group we understand that no two workplaces are the same. William Porter the National Industrial and Workplace Monitoring Manager for Verum Group is an experienced professional in the field of Occupational Hygiene and can help you with all your occupational hygiene needs. Verum Group offers a vast array of occupational hygiene services including dust monitoring (inhalable and respirable), welding fume monitoring, personal and area noise monitoring, and many other services. For any needs you may have, give William a call.

23/05/2023

Verum Group is proud to announce that Industrial and Workplace Manager William Porter (Billy) has been nominated and accepted to become a member of the New Zealand Occupational Hygiene Society (NZOHS) council. The New Zealand Occupational Hygiene Society is a network of occupational hygiene professionals who further the practice, professionalism and recognition of the industry in New Zealand. Billy says his nomination to the council will enable him to give back to the occupational hygiene community and work with the best in New Zealand.
William and other Occupational Hygienists play a significant role in preventing and reducing disease from workplace exposure in New Zealand and around the world.

18/05/2023

Verum Group research on acoustic monitoring in action.

We're very excited to have received funding from the Otago Science Participatory Fund Platform and Curious Minds to expand our mohua monitoring study in Makarora. We will be working with Dr Laura Molles of Verum Group on improving the monitoring of mohua using acoustic recorders. Mohua photo by Jake Osborne
Science Into Action Forest & Bird Central Otago Lakes Branch

18/05/2023

Verum Group’s National Laboratory has something new and glowing. 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, with an S832 add-on for independent sulfur determination.

Verum Group’s National Laboratory has something new and glowing. 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, with an S832 add-on for independent sulfur determi...

26/04/2023

Meet the newest addition to the Verum Group-sponsored Atarau Wildlife Sanctuary. Last Wednesday, Verum Group Director Luc Bohyn took delivery of very precious cargo – a great spotted kiwi/ roroa chick hatched at the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve.

Willowbank Wildlife Kiwi Team Keeper Bethany Brett and Luc gave the provisionally-named Xanthe a final weigh to make sure it had gained weight before carefully crating the chick for its journey across the Southern Alps to join other great spotted kiwi youngsters at Atarau. Kiwi chicks initially lose weight after they hatch as they use up the yolk sac contents over the first week or so before they start eating.

Meet the newest addition to the Verum Group-sponsored Atarau Wildlife Sanctuary. On 19 April, Verum Group Director Luc Bohyn took delivery of very precious cargo – a great spotted kiwi/ roroa chick hatched at the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve.

30/03/2023

After over a decade, Verum Group has farewelled Dr James Pope as CEO of Verum Group. Throughout his tenure, James was involved in research in mining environmental management, treatment of contaminated water from mining and agriculture, and geothermal geochemistry.

Andy Englefield, who formally coordinated the Air Quality team in Christchurch, has taken over the helm, and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in December 2022.

Andy says his priorities will be ensuring that Verum Group continues providing high quality and responsive services.

After over a decade, Verum Group has farewelled Dr James Pope as CEO and then a Director of Verum Group. Andy Englefield, who formally coordinated the Air Quality team in Christchurch, has taken over the helm.

26/02/2023

To mark the International Day of Women And Girls In Science earlier in the month, Verum Group is profiling one of our brilliant women in science - Dr Laura Molles. Laura is a behavioural ecologist with a particular interest in animal communication. She has worked on several field-based projects around the US and in Costa Rica before moving to New Zealand in 2000.

To mark the International Day of Women And Girls In Science on 11 February, Verum Group is profiling one of our brilliant women in science - Dr Laura Molles. Laura is a behavioural ecologist with a particular interest in animal communication.

30/01/2023

Verum Group welcomes Zingara McDougall

Zingara McDougall has recently joined the Verum Group team as the Financial Administrator for Verum Group. She is currently a CAANZ Provisional Accounting Technician, nearing completion of her Diploma in Business Management through Te Pūkenga. As well as accounts, she is responsible for delivering effective financial reporting to support the success of the company.

Outside of work, Zingara enjoys keeping active through walking, gym classes and netball, and spending time with friends, family, and her two dogs.

20/11/2022

Verum Group looking after the littlest kiwi

Among other philanthropic activities, for some years Verum Group has been the proud sponsor of the Atarau Sanctuary in Christchurch. Atarau is a predator-free sanctuary for The Paparoa Wildlife Trust’s roroa / great spotted kiwi chicks, who are hatched at the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve and then put in the sanctuary until they are old enough to fend for themselves. While they are in our care, Verum Group researchers observe and listen to them through passive bioacoustic monitoring. Verum Group's work in bioacoutic monitoring of wildlife is gaining attention around the world.

Read more about the Atarau Sanctuary:

Working to protect our native plants and animals, starting with great spotted kiwi. Predator-free sanctuary for greatspotted kiwi chicks.