Privacy & Confidentiality
Trust is an important element of our client relationships. Our agents and associates must sign a confidentiality agreement prior to deployment on any operational assignment.
Community Engagement
Dion Neill is a proud recipient of the New Zealand Defence Forces Service Medal, St John Long Service Medal and Wellington Free Ambulance Long Service Award. Dion has also been recognised for his contribution to the community as a volunteer GoodSAM first responder, CPNZ patroller and St John educator (CPR instructor).
The Neill Group (TNG) supports St John, GoodSAM, Life Flight, Starship Children’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, Wellington Free Ambulance and New Zealand Police Dog Trust.
Professional Memberships
Members of ASIS International, World Association of Detectives (WAD), New Zealand Security Association (NZSA) & Worldwide Association for the Service of Process (WASP).
Licensing & Compliance
The Neill Group (TNG) is the Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority approved trading name of Dion Neill.
The Neill Group (TNG) are government licensed by the Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority as security consultants, crowd controllers, monitoring officers, private investigators, repossession agents, personal security guards, property security guards and confidential document destruction agents.
5 Facts
- We are widely respected for our tenacity, knowledge and commitment to providing exceptional results.
- Our capabilities are extensive; we manage hundreds of security, investigation and field assignments every year.
- We have a proven track record of results that extends over three decades with industry-recognised credentials.
- We use a recognised quality management system to ensure continuous innovation, improvement and service delivery.
- We use technology, informants and intelligence sources throughout New Zealand and worldwide that are second to none.
Introducing Dion Neill, Founder & Business Owner.
The Neill Group (TNG) was founded by Dion Neill. Dion is a former member of the New Zealand defence forces and emergency services (qualified first responder). Dion was extensively trained by former police officers, military personnel, and intelligence specialists. Dion was one of the first private investigators to carry out assignments for the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).
Dion is regarded by the New Zealand Courts as an expert witness, he provided evidence in the High Court relating to a lengthy theft investigation. Dion’s evidence was instrumental in securing over 20 convictions. Dion featured on the television series, ‘Private Investigators’. He was also interviewed on TVNZ Breakfast regarding protecting high profile people in New Zealand.
Dion is available as your next guest speaker, he shares his 35 + years of experience as one of New Zealand’s leading security providers and private investigators. He regularly provides commentary to the media on safety, security and other related matters. Dion has published articles on fraud, workplace theft, personal safety, executive protection and loss prevention.
Selected highlights from Dion Neill's career:
2024 Finalist - Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs)
2023 Finalist - Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs).
2022 Finalist - Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs).
2021 Finalist - New Zealand Security Industry Awards.
Board Member - Platform 4 Group (P4G Security).
Qualified Facilitator - Conflict Management (Skills NZ).
Security Manager - Miss Taylor, Dancing Pictures & NZ Film Commission Productions.
Security Provider - Avalon Film & Television Studios.
Security Provider & Security Consultant - Lane Street Studios.
Security Consultant - Animal Health Board (1080 Programme).
Personal Protection Officer - Tony Hawk, World Champion Skateboarder.
Security Driver - Eminem, Sir Elton John & Guns N' Roses.
Instructor - Wellington Door Staff Association.
Security Manager - The Hobbit (Private VIP Event).
Security Team & Security Driver - Lord of the Rings World Premier.
Founder & Managing Director - Protective Services (Acquired by P4G Security).
Diploma of Security & Risk Management (Australia).
Certificate in Security Operations - Level IV (Australia).
NZQA National Certificate in Security - Level IV (Including Personal Protection).
Personal Protection Officer - Sir Peter Jackson (2000 Olympic Torch Relay).
Executive Care & Personal Protection Training (USA & Australia).
Certificate in Executive Protection - Alan Kinnane & Associates.
Foundation Instructor - National Certificate in Security.
Registered NZQA Workplace Assessor - New Zealand Security Industry.
Personal Protection Officer - Jamie Oliver, Celebrity Chef.
Certificate in Investigation Skills - Royal New Zealand Police College.
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - Qualification Expired 2011.
Security Manager/Personal Protection Officer - New Zealand Representative Sports Team (1996 South Africa Tour).
Security Consultant - ACCOR Hotel Group.
Qualified Ambulance Officer - AUT/National Ambulance Officers' Training School.
Four Quadrant Leadership Certificate - NZ Institute of Management & Learning.
Coordinated Incident Management System Certificate (CIMS) - C4 Group.
Protecting Crowded Places from Attack (Frontline Security Officer) - C4 Group.
Guard Force of Tomorrow Collection - ASIS International.
Hiring Strategies - ASIS International.
Tactical Defence Training - Krav Maga Worldwide.
International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) - New Zealand Representative (2001-2003).
ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Auditor - Executive Solutions Limited.
Certificate in Executive Protection - International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO).
Conflict Management Instructor - Skills NZ
Train The Trainer - New Zealand Institute of Management (NZIM)
Certificate in Professional Investigations (Foundation) - C4 Group.
Tutor - Certificate in Private Investigations - Stotts Correspondence College.
Control & Restraint - Alan Kinnane & Associates.
Certificate in Emergency Care (Level IV) - Emergency Care Consultants (Promed).
Emergency Driving Skills - New Zealand Police.
Security Consultant - A24 & Apple TV.
Worldwide Tracing
Our experienced tracing specialists can locate missing people including debtors, defendants, witnesses, birth parents and family members.
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Professional Security
Our team deliver professional security, executive care, security consulting, close personal protection and associated risk management services.
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Private Investigations
Ranked #1 Private Investigators by global consumer website, Top Reviews. Contact us for discreet private investigation services anywhere in New Zealand.
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Process Serving
New Zealand process servers since 1987. Our trained process servers will serve your legal documents and court proceedings from Kaitaia to Bluff.
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Field Services
Our field based team carry out field visits, debtor interviews, identity verifications, floor plan audits, asset recoveries and motor vehicle repossessions.
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