Our Vision

Our vision is to generate value for our clients through the delivery of service focused and results driven services. The success of our business is a direct result of understanding our clients needs and our relentless pursuit of service excellence. As a client-centric business we have two goals: to retain each client as ‘a client for life’ and to be recognised as the leading provider in the markets we serve.

Dion Neill, Founder & Business Owner.     

Dion Neill is recognised as one of New Zealand's most experienced field agents, process servers, security providers, security consultants, private investigators and risk management specialists. His career began with a period of service in the New Zealand defence forces, followed by extensive training by military, intelligence and law enforcement officers. During his time at the Royal New Zealand Police College, he gained a Certificate in Investigation Skills. Dion was certified as a fraud examiner and has achieved a Diploma of Security and Risk Management (Australia) along with a number of other recognised credentials.
 

Following many years as a first responder in the emergency services, Dion was offered a senior management position with a large international security company. He was responsible for managing over 300 frontline operational staff along with several key national security contracts. Dion was assigned to protect a prominent business owner from serious threats of violence. This assignment was the catalyst for him to launch Protective Services Limited (acquired by P4G Security) and further develop his interest in providing high-level security and personal protection. 

Dion is a strong advocate for raising the benchmark of service delivery and professional standards within New Zealand's security industry. You’re in very safe hands! Dion and his associates have worked as private security contractors in some of the world’s most volatile regions, including Asia, Middle East and South Africa. Dion personally managed the security for a New Zealand representative sports team during a tour of South Africa. Dion is a recipient of the New Zealand Defence Forces Service Medal, St John Service Medal and Long Service Award from the Wellington Free Ambulance.

Dion is a Skills New Zealand registered conflict management trainer for mandatory security training required to obtain a security licence or certificate of approval. He continues to support our community as a volunteer first responder and CPR instructor. Dion is a current member of the Institute of Mercantile Agents (Australia), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (New Zealand Chapter), New Zealand Credit and Finance Institute, New Zealand Security Association and two special interest groups for security consultants and security training providers.

New Zealand & International Security Awards.

Finalists - 2024 & 2021 New Zealand Security Awards
Finalists - 2024, 2023 & 2022 Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) 

What is the OSPAs? The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) recognise and reward companies, people and innovation across the security sector. The OSPAs are designed to be both independent and inclusive, providing an opportunity for outstanding performers, whether buyers or suppliers, to be recognised and their success to be celebrated. The OSPAs have been set up in collaboration with security associations and groups across many countries.

                 

Results Driven & Service Focussed Since 1987.

The Neill Group (TNG) has become synonymous with delivering a high-level of service and tangible results. We specialise in delivering our range of services across a myriad of industry sectors where security, risk management and compliance are considered as priorities. Our mission is to generate value for our clients through the delivery of service focused and results driven solutions.

The continued success of The Neill Group (TNG) is a direct result of understanding our clients needs and our relentless pursuit of service excellence. As a client-centric business we have two goals:

  1. To retain each client as ‘a client for life’.
  2. To be recognised as the premier service provider in our market.

The Neill Group (TNG) operates New Zealand's largest network of experienced industry professionals in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and every area and region of New Zealand.

Who are we?
  • Field Agents
  • Process Servers
  • Security Providers
  • Private Investigators
  • Repossession Agents
Conduct
  • Our work always complies with the law.
  • We act with integrity and adhere to the highest ethical standards.
  • We seek publicity only where it is an advantage to our business.
Confidentiality

We will not disclose any confidential information without the consent of our clients.

Conflicts of Interest

We will not knowingly accept any assignments that are in direct conflict of interest with past or existing clients.

Reporting 
  • Our findings will be presented in an unbiased and fact-based manner.
  • We will not omit any evidence or material information.
Government Licensing

The Neill Group (TNG) is the approved trading name of Dion Neill. The Neill Group (TNG) are Government licensed by the Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority (PSPLA) as Private Investigators, Repossession Agents, Personal Guards, Property Guards, Crowd Controllers, Security Consultants, Monitoring Officers and Confidential Document Destruction Agents.

Media Features.

In 2003 / 2004, Dion Neill and his Auckland based associates featured in the popular Television New Zealand and SKY Crime Channel reality television series, 'Private Investigators'. He provides commentary to the media on security, personal safety, private investigation, crime prevention and industry related matters. A number of media features are shown here:

 
MoreFM radio interview about repossessions.

 

Dion Neill talks about repossessions with Gareth and Sarah, More FM:  click here to listen 

 

Finding missing people in New Zealand.

 

More FM interviews Dion Neill: click here to listen

Meet the Kiwi Bodyguards Protecting NZ’s Rich & Famous.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/meet-the-kiwi-bodyguards-protecting-nzs-rich-and-famous/DO66AQF75RDOTL67TRIBGKYD5Q/#google_vignette

Thieves Busy Stealing A Boat A Day Across New Zealand.

https://www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/350073362/thieves-busy-stealing-boat-day-across-new-zealand

Easy Access To Spy Cameras For Perverts Results In Steep Rise In Covert Filming.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/72734130/easy-access-to-spy-cameras-for-perverts-results-in-steep-rise-in-covert-filming

Agent Magazine - Institute of Mercantile Agents (Australia).

Why The Neill Group (TNG)?                                                                                          

Technology

We use the latest GPS technology to provide live updates from the field. Our clients have free access to our secure online portal to allow full transparency.            

              

People

We source are people from the defence forces, intelligence and law enforcement sector. Our team are experienced, highly-skilled and professionally trained.                     

Experience

Established in 1987, we are committed to delivering exceptional levels of service and results to private, commercial and government clients.          

                       

Resources

We have unlimited access to local and international resources to support our range of high-level security, private investigation and professional field based services. 

            

Coverage

Our field agents, process servers, security professionals, private investigators and repossession agents operate from Kaitaia to Bluff.       

Licensing

We have been Government Licensed for almost four decades. All of our people hold a Certificate of Approval, Company Licence or Individual Licence.            

 

Peter Fergusson, Pioneer Finance

Paul Kozlovskis, Cabal Investigations

Mark Francis, DebtManagers

We have instructed Dion Neill to work with our field staff on a number of highly sensitive and confidential assignments. Dion applied a high degree of logic and intelligence to our assignments which resulted in a very positive outcome for all parties. Dion was always self disciplined, highly professional and relentlessly committed, he is a recognised expert in his field and respected by many of our team. The feedback we received was always favourable and complimentary of Dion’s diplomacy and finely tuned etiquette.

Anna Wiseman, Director of Operations

Mike Hall, Security & Risk Advisor

We met many people every day, but only some leave the marks, and one of them is Dion. Dion’s not only multitasking ability was unlike I’ve seen before and made an applause-worthy increase in our company’s growth level but also, he knows his way around people, he is good with the clients, does whatever it takes to help colleagues and gets things done. He makes sure that everyone is on the same page and focused on the main goal. The collaboration was very smooth and his assistance definitely made a huge impact on our success. Keep it up Dion.

Hamid Ashraf, Security Professional

Gary Ryburn, Investigator (Bay of Plenty Regional Council)

Chris McRae, Process Server & Private Investigator

Kyle McElwain, Operations Manager

Lorraine Coller, Private Investigator

Alison Heath, Event Producer

Avinash Kumar

Ruari Warren
Having briefly worked for Dion, I can honestly say he is highly motivated, relevant and experienced in the security industry. Dion operates a client focused business and will go out of his way to ensure the client is well catered for. His proactive insight to tasks is impressive due to his wealth of industry knowledge. Working for Dion was a true eye opener and hope to work with him again down the track.
Charles Jury, Crisis Training & Security Expert

The Neill Group helped us to find a missing family member. We are grateful for their professionalism and understanding, and their fast, discreet service.

Private Client

We regularly use the The Neill Group (TNG) for tracing, process serving and investigations, they are efficient and always produce exceptional results.

AWS Legal

We haven’t seen our Brother for around 10 years, we needed to find him as our father was terminally ill. Dion showed great urgency to our request, he was very professional with great communication. After a lot of hard work and really good initiative, Dion located our Brother in just 1 day!

Private Client

I had the pleasure of working with Dion Neill 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.

Verity Macintosh, Film Producer

Dion Neill 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, Mayor of Wellington

We asked Dion Neill to find our missing Sister, Dion was incredibly empathetic and a very kind person to deal with. Dion found our Sister, we cant thank him enough. Our family is now complete again.

Private Client

We tasked TNG to locate and repossess property that was at high value and at risk during a company liquidation. Dion and his associates successfully traced and recovered all of the property. TNG proved to be a great team, we will call on them again in the future.

Company Liquidator

We had a significant dishonesty issue so we instructed TNG who quickly identified the problem, located the perpetrator and provided a detailed report that was accepted by police. We highly recommend Dion Neill and his team without reservation.

Corporate Client

Charles Harrison, Field Agent & Process Server

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

Steven Munns, Field Agent & Process Server

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, NZ 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, Direct Car Imports

We found Dion Neill and his team to be skilled and tenacious. The team proved their worth by locating and recovering several hidden assets. We will employ The Neill Group again in the future.

New Zealand Insolvency Services

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, Journalist & Documentary Producer

Dion Neill was an absolute godsend! He resolved our sensitive personal issue with absolute care. Dion is a real professional in every sense of the word. We can now sleep peacefully thanks to him.

Private Client

Dion Neill provided us with advice and guidance on a number of security concerns that we needed to address. We recommend Dion, he is a highly-skilled and professional security consultant.

Corporate Client

The Neill Group helped us to find a missing family member. We are grateful for their understanding, professionalism and their fast, discreet service.

Private Client

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, 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, 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 Crewman

I worked with Dion on a number of large public events. Dion brings a high level of professionalism which contributes to the success of the event and his team. Dion is always a pleasure to work with, highly trusted and respected.

Sean Hurndell, Event Security Manager

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, New Zealand Defence Forces

Dion Neill carried out a highly sensitive assignment on my behalf. I found him to be discreet and professional. I appreciated his consideration when it came to our safety. Dion has an incredible array of skills, and his experience gives him a unique insight into various situations. I strongly recommend Dion.

Private Client

Dion Neill applied a high degree of logic and intelligence to our investigation. He is self disciplined, professional and committed. Dion is respected and recognised as an expert by our team.

Corporate Client

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, Antipodes New Zealand

Dion 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 (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 for his positive ‘can do’ attitude and level of professionalism.

Tour Manager (Jamie Oliver, 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, Wellington City Council (Events Team)

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, First Retail Group

Roy Assadi, 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, Former Mayor of Wellington
Mike McRoberts, 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, Security Consultant

Safety 

The Neill Group (TNG) is committed to protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of our agents, associates and our community. We work constantly to integrate safety into everything we do by providing resources, training, monitoring and leadership designed to prevent workplace incidents.

Our safety culture is driven by three core philosophies:

  • Zero tolerance culture
  • Philosophy of risk avoidance
  • A focus on training and compliance

A safety culture and the wellbeing of our people is of critical importance to The Neill Group (TNG). This is supported by a strong WHS system, leadership, our values, and a dedicated team who work to ensure the safety of all our stakeholders.

Ethics  

The Neill Group (TNG) are committed to high ethical standards in our business dealings to ensure the integrity of our organisation. Our governance includes an established Code of Professional Ethics which outlines our expectations with respect to agent and associates behaviour. Strict adherence to the Code and supporting policies is a condition of all contractor agreements. 

All of our contracted industry professionals will always act with integrity and impartiality. Compliance with our professional standards and code of conduct is maintained by a regular audit process. The Neill Group (TNG) is aware of the financial, environmental and social impacts of its decisions and actions and is committed to delivering socially and environmentally responsible solutions. 

Integrity

We ensure that we approach our business operations in a manner which is safe, legally compliant, ethically responsible and aligned with our values at all times. The nature and geographical breadth of our operations means that we interact with a multitude of people across a large number of communities every day. We ensure that we make a positive impact on these communities through the manner in which we interact. 

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Paying it forward, it's in our DNA.

We are committed to having a positive impact on our community by being empathetic and compassionate yet highly effective when we engage with all members of our community. We partner with a number of law firms throughout New Zealand on a pro bono basis to deliver a range of personal security, paralegal support and private investigation services to assist our most vulnerable people.    

What is the most important thing in the world? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.

Tracing

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Security

We deliver professional security services including personal protection, security consulting and risk management.
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Investigations

Our qualified private investigators are often engaged to investigate fraud, theft and sensitive personal matters.
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Process Serving

New Zealand's most experienced process servers. Our nationwide team have been serving legal documents since 1987.
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Field Services

We carry out audits, field visits, interviews, identity verifications, asset recovery and vehicle repossessions.
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