The Measurement Standards Laboratory of New Zealand is celebrating the official opening of the new Temperature and Electrical Standards laboratories on World Metrology Day 2021.

In addition, we also acknowledge the opening of the new Trading Standards Laboratory at Gracefield.

You are invited to join us for one or both of the following events throughout the day:

New laboratory opening (8.30am - 12.00pm)

Measurement Standards Laboratory (MSL) will officially open their new
Temperature and Electrical Standards laboratories at the Gracefield Innovation Quarter in Lower Hutt. The building completes the first stage of a site-wide redevelopment of the Gracefield campus.

The MSL Temperature and Electrical laboratories will now enjoy state of the art spaces critical to the precision research and standards maintenance work as expected from New Zealand's national measurement institute.

To read more about the building itself and the process to move into these new lab spaces, click here

Morning tea included

World Metrology Day 2021 (12.00pm - 5.30pm)

World Metrology Day is an annual celebration to mark the signing of the Metre Convention in 1875, which set the framework for global collaboration in the science of measurement. Metrology plays a central role in scientific discovery and innovation, industrial manufacturing and international trade, improving the quality of life and protecting the global environment.

Following the official opening, MSL will deliver a full programme of talks, workshops, lab tours and the opportunity to network.

This annual celebration acknowledges the global measurement infrastructure that exists today, 126 years on from the first countries signing the Metre Convention. It is also a chance to stay up-to-date with current measurement related research and developments, hear about global trends, MSL initiatives and talk to MSL scientists and customers about topical issues.

Lunch and afternoon tea included

To view the programme for World Metrology Day, click here.

This is a free public event, but you must register to attend. Click on 'Get Tickets'. Tickets are limited