New Zealand's Largest Team of Experienced Field Agents, Process Servers, Security Providers, Private Investigators, Repossession Agents & Risk Management Specialists.

The Neill Group (TNG) operates New Zealand’s largest nationwide team of experienced field agents, process servers, security providers, private investigators, repossession agents, and risk management specialists. Founded in 1987 by multi-security award finalist Dion Neill, we deliver our range of professional services to private, commercial, and government clients across New Zealand, and worldwide. Our success is built on a deep understanding of our clients' unique needs and a relentless pursuit of service excellence.
 
As a client-centric business, our operations are guided by six pillars of conduct, safety, and ethical practice:

Client Satisfaction: We place client satisfaction at the center of everything we do to build strong, lasting partnerships.
Respect & Diversity: Our people embrace cultural diversity at every level and always interact with the utmost respect.
Legal Integrity: Our work strictly complies with New Zealand law. We adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards.
Confidentiality: We enforce absolute privacy. We will never disclose private or confidential information without written client consent.
Conflict Prevention: We do not knowingly accept assignments that present a conflict of interest with past or existing clients.
Fact-Based Reporting: Our findings are always presented in an unbiased, transparent, and fact-based manner without omitting material evidence.

Health & Safety 

We are committed to protecting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our clients, people and the general community. Supported by a robust work health and safety system, our safety culture focuses three key aspects:

1. A strict zero-tolerance culture for safety breaches
2. Proactive risk avoidance philosophies
3. Continuous training, monitoring, and compliance leadership

Social Responsibility

Environmental Management: We proactively manage our environmental footprint through a strict management policy. This includes waste minimisation, eco-responsible product use, and enforcing sustainable standards throughout our supply chain.
Community Support: We are proud to make a positive social impact by supporting vital New Zealand charities and non-profit organisations, including: St John, Wellington Free Ambulance, Life Flight, Starship, Women’s Refuge, Everybody Eats and NZ Police Dog Trust.

Meet Our Founder & Business Owner - Dion Neill

First government-licensed by the Ministry of Justice in New Zealand as a security provider and private investigator in 1987, Dion Neill is one of New Zealand's leading advocates for elevating service delivery and professional standards across the private security and investigation sectors. Dion began his career in the New Zealand Defence Forces and as a first responder in the emergency services, receiving extensive training from military, intelligence, and law enforcement personnel.

Key Career Highlights

Investigation Pioneer: One of the first private investigators contracted to the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) in the late 1980s.
Covert Operations: Served as a surveillance operative and undercover agent in a major theft case, resulting in over 20 High Court convictions.
Security Management: Formally managed a nationwide front-line team of over 300 security personnel for a major international security company.
International Protection: Managed security for a national sports team on tour in South Africa, experience operating in volatile regions including Asia and the Middle East.

Service Recognition 

New Zealand Defence Forces: Service Medal
Hato Hone St John: Service Medal
Wellington Free Ambulance: Long Service Award

Professional Credentials

Investigation: Certificate in Investigation Skills (Royal New Zealand Police College), Certificate in Professional Investigations (C4 Group), Former Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Security & Risk: Australian Diploma of Security and Risk Management (Level IV), NZQA National Certificate in Security (Level IV - Personal Protection), Certificate in Providing Executive Protection (USA).

Global & New Zealand Award Recognition

New Zealand Security Awards Finalist (2021, 2024): Outstanding New Product or Service of the Year.
Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) Finalist (2022, 2023, 2024): Recognised across categories for Outstanding Contract Security Director, Outstanding Security Consultant, and Outstanding New Security Product.

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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.

 

We engaged The Neill Group to investigate a number of concerns within our company. The result was a thorough investigation and successful prosecution, we extend our our appreciation to the excellent private investigators assigned to us.

Corporate Client

“Dion Neill and TNG were absolutely incredible! I was being stalked and abused by my former partner. Dion managed my concerns with kindness and understanding. After Dion’s intervention, I now have my life back. I simply can’t recommend Dion and his team enough, thank you from the bottom of my heart”.

Private Client

“The Neill Group (TNG) consistently delivers excellent results including difficult and complex cases. Their work is always of a high standard, resulting in great outcomes. Communication is timely and professional, with clear updates provided. Dion and his team demonstrate a strong understanding of our expectations and consistently deliver on them”.

Taryn Milne, MTF (Independent Franchise)

“Excellent service all round. Timely uplift of documents, service of them and detailed report. Always ready to meet tight time frames”.

Peter McKnight, Barrister
“Excellent service and very fast. Would highly recommend”.
Joshua Pietras, Duncan Cotterill

“Speedy, efficient, responsive…  just a few reasons that I enjoy working with the team at The Neill Group (TNG)”.

Rob Brinkworth, Pitt & Moore Lawyers

“These guys are the absolute best! Thank you, Dion and your wonderful team for the great work you do”.

Stephen Baynosa, Aotea Finance

“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, Westpac

Peter Fergusson, Pioneer Finance

Mark Francis, DebtManagers

“Dion Neill applied a high-degree of logic and intelligence to our investigation resulting in a very positive outcome. Dion was always professional and relentlessly committed, he is recognised by our company as a true expert in his field”.

Business Owner

Kyle McElwain, Credit Recoveries

Alison Heath, Event Producer

Avinash Kumar

“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

“The Neill Group have proven to be very professional with excellent communication and great results over many years”.

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. He found our Sister, we cant thank him enough. Our family is now complete again and our buckets are full”.

Private Client

“We tasked TNG to locate and repossess property that was of high-value and at risk during a liquidation. Dion Neill and his associates 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 readily accepted by the Police. We highly recommend Dion Neill and his team without reservation”.

Commercial Client

“The Neill Group (TNG) are dedicated and professional. They have located and served a number of evasive and difficult characters. It is also convenient that they have agents in multiple cities. We highly recommend their services”.

Digby Livingston, Barrister & Solicitor

“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. He is a real professional in every sense of the word. We can now sleep peacefully thanks to Dion”.

Private Client

“Dion Neill provided us with advice 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 lost 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 worked alongside Dion Neill during his time at the 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 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 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), Antipodes

“Dion Neill 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 installs 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

“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, Safety & Security Consultant

“Dion Neill is absolutely fantastic at what he does and has built a solid team around him which is exactly what makes Dion my go-to when it comes to security, he is friendly, easy to work with and knows his industry and team inside out. Highly recommended!”.

Hannah James-Johnson, Scout & Location Manager (Film Industry)

“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, 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 (Westpac Rescue Helicopter & Air Ambulance Service)

“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

“The security services provided by you were of a professional nature and were commented on favourably by all delegates, in particular, those from overseas”.

Executive Officer, New Zealand Defence Industry Association (NZDIA)

“Thank you Dion, you made it safe for us to enjoy the beauty and wide open spaces of New Zealand. It was truly a remarkable experience for us all, we are sincerely grateful for your assistance”.

International Celebrity

“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, Clearwater Projects (UK)

“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, A24 & Apple TV

“Dion Neill is very professional, and excellent communicator. He 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, DebtManagers

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