welcome to the neill group - results driven & service focused since 1987

Wherever you are in New Zealand, The Neill Group can find you the best field agent, security professional, repossession agent or process server (legal document server).

We specialise in field services, private investigations, legal document serving and security risk management

We operate New Zealand's largest network of licensed field agents, security consultants, repossession agents, private investigators and process servers (legal
document servers). We also have an extensive global network of contacts, resources and informants to provide solutions to complex problems. Using our significant knowledge of people, locations and information caches, we are able to conduct a range of field services, paralegal support and private investigation assignment across any region of New Zealand.

Our people act within the law at all times, and are governed by a strict code of ethics and professional standards. Each team member contributes to a
significant resource of collective experience from the defence forces, intelligence and law enforcement sector. They have been carefully selected for their proven resilience, skill sets and operational expertise. We offer every client a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional service with integrity and the highest level of professionalism.

Founded by one of New Zealand's most experienced private investigators

The Neill Group is owned and managed by Dion Neill, one of New Zealand’s most experienced operatives for private investigation, surveillance, security and process serving.
Dion sets the benchmark for his people, who are among the best in New Zealand.

About Dion Neill

In the 1980s, Dion acquired his knowledge and skills from former detectives, police officers, military personnel and intelligence officers. He was trained in every aspect of security, investigation, surveillance and risk management.Here are some highlights from Dion’s career:

1987: As a surveillance operative, Dion was a key witness in a high-profile theft case, Dion famously withstood cross-examination in the High Court by the late Mike Bungay QC. His evidence resulted in over 20 convictions.

1989: When ACC needed to take fraud investigation to a higher level, Dion was one of the first private investigators they selected.

1996: Dion personally managed the security and personal protection of a sports team representing New Zealand in South Africa.

1997: Dion was certified as a fraud examiner and was also awarded a Certificate in Investigation Skills by the private training establishment of the Royal New Zealand Police College.

1999: Dion was a senior manager with Group 4 Security (known globally as G4S). In this role, he was responsible for leading a national security team and managing the relationship of several key clients.

2001: Dion achieved a number of security related certifications including a Diploma of Security and Risk Management (Australia). 

2001: Wellington Investigations Limited, a private investigation and security consultancy, was founded by Dion and three other experienced associates.

2002: Dion founded Protective Services Limited, recognised as one of the first executive care and personal protection companies operating in New Zealand (acquired by Platform 4 Group Limited in June 2021).

2001 - 2005: Dion was contracted as a security manager for Wellington's Cuba Street Carnival (now operating as Cuba Dupa).

2002 - 2021:  Dion was engaged as a security contractor and risk management consultant to film production companies, including A24, Weta, Apple TV and New Line Cinema.

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