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The Measurement Standards Laboratory of New Zealand (MSL) is New Zealand's national metrology institute.

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We provide our clients with the most accurate calibration service in the country for a wide range of instruments, and give advice and training to ensure that the equipment can be used effectively by our clients.

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Electrical Training Course

Book Now for Traceable Electrical Energy Metering and Electrical Industry workshops

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New MSL Laboratories

Check this page regularly for progress updates on our laboratory moves.

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Metrology for the masses

Trustworthy measurements in the age of the Internet of Things

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Timing is everything

Responsibility for maintaining NZ's standard time rests with MSL

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The Apprentice Blog

MSL's first Measurement Technician Apprentice

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Proficiency Testing

The Measurement Standards Laboratory runs a Proficiency Testing Programme.

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Taking the measure of craft beer

MSL have worked with Trading Standards to develop low-cost methods for measuring beer

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Revising the SI

Learn about the changes to the SI and how we celebrated this historic event

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