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 delivering service excellence.
The Neill Group (TNG) is a nationwide provider of tracing, legal support, private investigation, professional security, risk management and field based services. We have established offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch to support our regional based team of carefully selected field agents, private investigators, security professionals, repossession agents and process servers (legal document servers).
The growth of our business has been driven by repeat business from private, commercial and government client's who have experienced our ability to deliver our services across a myriad of industry sectors. We work hard to ensure that our highly-skilled team are able to effectively assimilate with our clients business or organisation’s culture, processes and procedures. As a 100% New Zealand owned and operated business we have two goals:
- To retain each client as ‘a client for life’.
- To be recognised as the premier service provider in our market.
Socially-Sustainable
We have added a social and moral layer of ethical practices into our business model, making us the first socially-sustainable provider in our market.
Health & Safety
Your Privacy
We always respect the privacy of our clients. We will not disclose any private, personal or confidential information.
Our Commitment
- We are committed to building strong partnerships.
- We embrace cultural diversity at every level.
- Our people will always engage in a respectful manner.
- We nurture a safe working environment.
- Client satisfaction is at the centre of everything we do.
- We responsibly manage the environmental impact of our business.
Code of Ethics & Professional Standards
Our governance includes an established code of ethics and professional standards. Strict adherence to the code is a condition of all contractors agreements. In alignment with our code, we maintain and manage a social responsibility programme focussing on three key areas:
1. Integrity
We operate our business in a manner that is ethically responsible, compliant, safe and aligned with our values and professional standards.
2. Environment
We maintain a strict environmental management policy in relation to the environmental use of products and supplies.
3. Community
Paying it forward, it's in our DNA! We support New Zealand based charities and non-profit organisations including: St John, Life Flight, Starship, Everybody Eats, Women’s Refuge, NZ Police Dog Trust, Variety Children's Charity, I Am Hope Foundation and Wellington Free Ambulance.
Reporting
Our findings will be presented in an unbiased and fact-based manner and we will not omit any evidence or material information.
Conflicts of Interest
We will not knowingly accept any assignments that are in direct conflict of interest with past or existing clients.
Memberships
The Neill Group (TNG) are gold level supporters of the Institute of Mercantile Agents (Australia) and members of:
Introducing Dion Neill, Founder & Business Owner
Dion Neill is a strong advocate for raising the benchmark of service delivery and professional standards within the industry. His career began following a period of service in the New Zealand defence forces, he was extensively trained by former military, intelligence and law enforcement personnel.
Dion attended the private training establishment of the Royal New Zealand Police College and gained a Certificate in Investigation Skills. He was certified as a fraud examiner and achieved a NZQA National Certificate in Security, Certificate in Executive Protection (USA), Level IV Certificate in Security Operations (Australia) and Diploma of Security and Risk Management (Australia) along with a number of other credentials.
Following his time as a first responder, Dion was offered a senior leadership role with a large security company. He was responsible for managing a team of over 300 front line security staff. Dion was assigned to protect a prominent business owner from serious threats of violence. This assignment was the catalyst for Dion to further develop his interest in providing high-level security and personal protection.
You’re in very safe hands! Dion and his associates have worked in some of the world’s most volatile regions including Asia and Middle East. Dion personally managed the security for a New Zealand sports team during a tour of South Africa. Dion is a proud recipient of the New Zealand Defence Forces Service Medal, St John Service Medal and Long Service Award from the Wellington Free Ambulance.
Security Award Finalists
2024 & 2021 New Zealand Security Awards (Outstanding New Product or Service of the Year)
2024, 2023 & 2022 Outstanding Security Performance Awards (Outstanding New Security Product, Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director & Outstanding Security Consultant)
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.
Media Features
Gone without a trace? Finding missing people
MoreFM radio interview with Dion Neill
Repossessions and repossession agents
MoreFM radio interview with Dion Neill
Catching cheaters! Infidelity investigations and relationship dishonesty
MoreFM radio interview with Dion Neill
Meet the kiwi bodyguards protecting New Zealand's rich and famous
NZ Herald & Bay of Plenty Times Article
Thieves stealing a boat a day across New Zealand
Waikato Times Article
Andrew Little MP vs. Judith Collins MP - serving legal process
NZ Herald
Easy access to spy cameras for perverts results in steep increase of covert filming
Stuff & Dominion Post
On the trail of a gumshoe - life as a New Zealand private investigator
The Dominion Post (2002)
Private Investigators - TVNZ & Sky TV (Crime Channel)
Popular Television New Zealand and Sky TV series from 2002 to 2004 featuring Dion Neill and his associates in Auckland and Wellington.
Latest Technology
We use the latest GPS technology, applications and software. Our clients have access to our secure online portal to allow complete transparency.
Trained People
Our team throughout New Zealand are professionally trained and sourced from the defence forces, intelligence and law enforcement sectors.
Unequalled Experience
Founded in 1987 by Dion Neill, we are committed to delivering exceptional results and service to private, commercial and government clients.
Global Resources
We have unlimited access to international resources including security, intelligence, investigation and risk management specialists.
Nationwide Services
We have established offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch to support our regional based team operating from Kaitaia to Bluff.
Government Licensed
We are licensed by the Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority as security providers, private investigators and repossession agents.
