Government Licenced Private & Fraud Investigators

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We are New Zealand's Leading Private Investigators

The Investigators are New Zealand’s most experienced Private Investigators, serving New Zealand since 1985. 

Our team of highly experienced Investigators have an extensive knowledge and skill-set providing individuals, businesses and government agencies with the facts so that they can make informed decisions.

We specialise in all forms of Private, Business and Legal Investigations including; personal and domestic matters such as infidelity and childcare investigations, data recovery and forensics, fraud investigations, workplace theft, background checks, corruption, due diligence and locating missing persons and witnesses.  

In the legal sector we provide a rapid response to litigation disputes, trademark infractions and witness locating and briefing in both criminal and civil cases. We have been serving legal documents for over 25 years and handle overseas document serving in nearly every corner of the world. 

No matter what it relates to, your enquiry will be treated with complete confidentiality. You will find we have the quiet confidence that comes with being New Zealand’s most well-known, capable and professional Private Investigators. 

We work to protect our clients from threats and risks to themselves, their business, property, assets and information.

Legal Investigations

We offer our clients in the legal industry a full investigative service. Our experienced team know how to obtain the facts and produce results.

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Private & Domestic Investigations

We have successfully completed countless private investigations and are aware that Domestic Investigations are like no other.

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Cyber Crime Investigations

Electronic devices now are the best potential sources of evidence. We have the forensic tools and expertise to obtain the proof you need.

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Business Investigations

We work to protect your clients from threats and risks to themselves, their business, property, assets and information.

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Our Team of Investigators

Daniel J. Toresen

Managing Director

Daniel J. Toresen

Managing Director

MSc. Security Management

Daniel Toresen (Danny) is one of New Zealand’s most experienced private investigators and security consultants.

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Mike A. Gillam

Operations Director

Mike A. Gillam

Operations Director

Dip Policing, Certified Fraud Examiner

Mike brings excellent investigation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate effectively with people from a diverse range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds...

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Daniel A. Thompson

Founder

Daniel A. Thompson

Founder

Dip Policing, Certified Fraud Examiner

Dan has over thirty years experience in Investigations and Security Management and is a life member of the World Association of Detectives...

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Jacob R. Toresen

Legal Investigations Manager

Jacob R. Toresen

Legal Investigations Manager

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

As a Licensed Private Investigator with The Investigators New Zealand for over 3 years, Jacob has experience in various areas of investigation, from process serving, surveillance and TSCM (Technical Security Counter Measures).

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Graham D. Aylett

Senior Investigator

Graham D. Aylett

Senior Investigator

Graham has over 25 years’ experience in policing and investigations. He is a former Detective Sergeant NZ Police and former Detective Sergeant Metropolitan Police UK...

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