Testimonials
- Heather Steevens, Former Specialist Investigator – IAG Insurance
I had the pleasure of working with Dion on a film production, Dion is a great communicator, with a top notch team and great work ethic. I look forward to working with you again Dion.
- Verity Macintosh, Film Producer & Project Manager
Dion was my security at an event following a death threat. He was incredibly professional, out of the way and I felt safe the entire time. I was absolutely impressed with how discreet he was as not to intimidate other members, yet ensuring I had everything I needed to participate in this event. Would absolutely recommend.
- Tory Whanau – Former Mayor of Wellington City, New Zealand
We asked Dion Neill to find our missing Sister, we had not seen her for over 30 years. Dion supported us through the process, he was incredibly empathetic and a very kind person to deal with. Dion found our Sister, we cant thank Dion and his tracing people enough. Our family is now complete again and our buckets are full!
- Todd Family – Private Client
The Neill Group (TNG) were dedicated and professional. They located and served evasive and difficult characters. It is also convenient that they have agents in multiple cities. We highly recommend their services.
- Digby Livingston – Barrister & Solicitor
Great team, Good communication, Ethically minded. Well organised. A human touch.
- Jared Holland, Business Owner
Dion Neill is a bastion of the industry, we have worked with him and gained much knowledge from his extensive experience.
- Nick Kerr, Director – New Zealand Repossession Services
I have used a lot of companies for repossessions in the past. TNG have been awesome jobs are completed within 1 or 2 days depending on the area.
- Geoff Jones, Managing Director – Direct Cars
Dion Neill provided security to me and my crew on Courtney Place, Wellington while filming the “On Booze” documentary. Lots of drunken revellers, he kept us free to film!
- Paddy Gower – Award Winning Journalist & New Zealand Documentary Producer
We contract The Neill Group (TNG) as our tracing and repossession agents in New Zealand. They never leave a stone unturned! Dion’s team are professional, cost efficient, and their positive outcomes reflect their tenacity.
- Sue Chapman, Managing Director – Vehicle Sales & Finance
I always found Dion Neill a pleasure to work with, his enthusiasm and dedication is a cut above. His knowledge and standing in the security sector is second to none.
- Charlie Rudd, Senior Leader – Mana Tangata
I worked alongside Dion during his time at Wellington Free Ambulance. Whether at the scene of a car accident or in an office environment I always found Dion to have integrity, he is professional and easy to work with. Dion is very community minded and a long time supporter of Life Flight.
- Dave Greenberg – Former Rescue Helicopter Chief Crewman & Operations Manager (Life Flight Trust)
I had the privilege of working with Dion Neill since 1999. In that time Dion has been an inspiring leader, I have worked with Dion on many security projects ranging from the defence cluster to crime scene protection. Dion’s attention to detail is second to none, he ensures that his clients needs are fully met.
- Selwyn Ponga-Davis, Health & Safety Officer – New Zealand Defence Forces
Dion Neill and his security team attended our staff Christmas event with over 150 people. The team were incredibly professional, I was personally impressed about how well dressed they were. I recommend Dion Neill and his team without reservation.
- Elizabeth Babalich – Founder & Director of Antipodes New Zealand
Dion Neill and his team provided security on behalf of Sony Records for the New Zealand tour of Bardot from Pop Stars (Australia). Thanks to the efforts of Dion and his wonderful team, Bardot always felt very safe.
- Tour Manager, Bardot (Pop Stars – Australia)
Thank you for providing security to Jamie Oliver during his New Zealand tour. We received excellent feedback, all credit must go to Dion Neill for his positive ‘can do’ attitude and level of professionalism.
- New Zealand Tour Manager – Jamie Oliver, International Celebrity Chef
Dion and his team were responsible for managing the security of the 2000 Olympic Torch Relay. On behalf of the Wellington City Council, thank you for your assistance.
- Delia Shanly, Event Manager – Wellington City Council
Dion Neill is a passionate business person focused on building and maintaining strong partnerships. Dion has always been driven to search out opportunity and drive success strategically. This is a culture he instills in his team and can rely on to deliver a win-win solution.
- Chris Wilkinson, Managing Director – First Retail Group
- Roy Assadi, Director of Operations – Hilton Hotel (Auckland)
I was lucky enough to have met Dion Neill while I was the Mayor of Wellington. I found Dion to be a person of high integrity and reliability. Dion is a true Wellingtonian who adds real value to the wider community.
- Mark Blumsky QSO – New Zealand Diplomat (Former Politician & Mayor of Wellington)
- Mike McRoberts, Former TV3 News Anchor
We have worked together with Dion and his team on many jobs and have always found it a pleasure to work together with them. They have proven to be professional, timely, thorough and eager to achieve the goals set out. Their communication and reporting is next to none!
- Bryan Wotton – Security Consultant & Private Investigator
Dion Neill operated alongside me on a high-profile security operation. He is an accomplished security specialist, his attention to detail, excellent communication skills and ability to motivate by giving confidence to personnel is a quality seldom seen today.
- Graham Lockhart – Personal Safety & Security Consultant
Dion Neill is a passionate operator who leads his team from the front, he is focused on ethics and doing the right thing. A seasoned security professional, if you need a job done well and with a great customer experience, he is the man to contact.
- Rob Snelling, Managing Director – Executive Private Transport
Dion Neill has been a fantastic supporter of Life Flight for many years. Dion went the extra mile providing security at no charge to keep our volunteers safe during our street appeal. Thank you Dion, really appreciate you having our backs!
- Sebastian Grodd – Life Flight Trust (Westpac Rescue Helicopter & Air Ambulance Service)
The security services provided by you were of a professional nature and were commented on favourably by all delegates, in particular, those from overseas.
- Conference Director – New Zealand Defence Industry Association
We have trusted Dion Neill with the safety and security of our clients who travel to New Zealand. Dion has earned an excellent reputation for his professionalism, security management, operational planning and ability to think outside the square.
- Kevin Horak, Managing Director – Clearwater Projects (United Kingdom)
Dion Neill and his team provided extensive security, protection and risk management services to Apple and A24 film productions in New Zealand. Dion and his team were personable and very professional, he comes highly recommended with endorsement by the New Zealand and international film industry.
- Laura Matthews, Production Manager – A24 & Apple TV
Dion is very professional, and excellent communicator. Dion provides security to the highest standard, I definitely recommend Dion for any security assignment.
- Jo Hiles – Film & Television Producer
We had Dion Neill coach our field agents on strategies to manage conflict that will keep them safe. The feedback was resoundingly positive and now being implemented every day.
- Kieran Stott, General Manager (Collections) – DebtManagers
We engaged Dion Neill to manage our security. Dion and his team were very discreet and professional, we have no hesitation in using him again.
- Senior Executive – Meridian Energy
We regularly use the The Neill Group for tracing, process serving and investigations, they are efficient and always produce exceptional results.
- Jenny Main, Legal Executive – Simpson Western Lawyers
Westpac utilised the services of Dion Neill to assist our national fraud and security team. We highly recommend Dion, he is reliable and very professional.
- Grant Henderson, Former National Manager of Security & Investigations – Westpac New Zealand
We have used The Neill Group for process serving on a number of occasions, we have always been impressed with their efficiency and professionalism.
- Claire Krueger, Solicitor – White Fox Jones Lawyers
Dion Neill is engaged to provide event security, personal protection, and private investigations. He is also a specialist instructor for executive protection training. Dion constantly delivers a high level of skill and performance.
- Darryl Stonnell, Managing Director – First Contact
I have been utilising the services of Dion Neill and The Neill Group for several years. They operate in a very professional manner and the work is always completed in a timely way.
- Verdi van Beek, Former Managing Director – Avon Investigations
I have worked with Dion Neill for over 5 years. Every time that I have engaged his services, he has been responsive and has completed the job quickly. His reporting is done in a timely fashion. Dion is great to work with, reliable and responsible.
- Kelly Baya, Former Managing Director – iServe
It was a pleasure to work with Dion at the Cuba Street Carnival who fulfilled his role as our security manager in a highly professional manner. The event, from a security point of view, ran smoothly and we will certainly look to work with Dion again.
- John Page, Executive Director – Cuba Street Carnival
Intercoll has enjoyed a very strong relationship with Dion Neill and The Neill Group for over 10 years. We find Dion and his team to be professional in all of their activities, I am personally impressed with their results, communication and reporting systems.
- Tayla Mirabito, Legal Team Leader – Intercoll (DebtManagers)
The Neill Group provided field services to Bluestone on a national basis. Dion and his team are extremely reliable and hardworking, their work has always been of an excellent quality and very professional.
