Providing Accurate Freshwater

Macroinvertebrate Lab Services

About Aqualore

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Aqualore Labs specialises in freshwater macroinvertebrate analysis to assess the ecological health of streams and rivers across New Zealand. Using detailed identification and MCI scoring, we turn field samples into clear reliable insights, revealing stream health with clarity.

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Why choose Aqualore?

At Aqualore Labs, we combine scientific precision with fast turnaround times and fair pricing, because we believe clear, accessible ecological data should be available to everyone working to protect New Zealand’s waterways. Whether you're a consultant, landowner, council, or school, our goal is to make stream health easier to understand, without compromising on quality.

What sets us apart…

Scientific precision you can trust:

Every sample is analysed with care using detailed macroinvertebrate identification, and MCI scoring by trained analysts using NEMS-compliant methods and high-quality equipment. We follow best practices to ensure accurate, repeatable results that withstand scientific scrutiny.

When timing matters, we deliver:

Facing a deadline, planning a report, or needing data for decisions? We work quickly without cutting corners, so you get accurate results on time, and can act with confidence.

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Accessible expertise no matter your background:

No matter your background, our reports are designed to be clear, practical, and easy to understand. With straightforward summaries and transparent methods, you’ll always know what was found, why it matters, and what it means for your stream.

Fair, transparent pricing:

We believe protecting waterways shouldn’t come with a premium price tag. Our pricing is designed to be more accessible than most industry options, with no hidden fees or confusing extras. You’ll only pay for what you actually need, with optional add-ons such as Priority Service, Macroinvertebrate Photo Summaries, or sample supplies available if and when you want them.

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Macroinvertebrate Photo Summaries for added clarity:

See exactly what was found with visual proof to add confidence to your results. Our optional Macroinvertebrate Photo Summaries include close-up images of each taxon from your sample. Ideal for schools, environmental education, reports, client handovers, or community engagement, these publication-ready visuals improve communication of biodiversity and support environmental storytelling, making your data more engaging.

Independent and focused:

We’re not a consultancy offering a wide range of services, we’re dedicated entirely to freshwater macroinvertebrate analysis. That specialisation means sharper attention to detail, greater consistency, scientific integrity, and a more responsive, personalised service for every client.

Insight you can

act on…

At Aqualore, every analysis comes with calculated indices, quality coding, and a client information sheet, so your data is not only accurate but also meaningful for decision-making, so you can make choices with confidence.