Private Investigator Auckland
Discreet, Licensed Investigators, With Every Case Handled Personally
When you need a private investigator in Auckland, you want someone with real experience, not someone learning on the job. Trojan Investigation and Security was established in Auckland in 2012 and is led by Will Russell, a former Metropolitan Police specialist with 31 years of law enforcement and investigative experience. Every case is handled personally, from the first confidential conversation to the final report.
We help private clients, businesses, law firms and insurers uncover the facts, whether that means gathering evidence, locating someone or verifying information, with complete discretion and to a standard that stands up in court, the Employment Relations Authority and insurance proceedings.
Based in Auckland and working across New Zealand, including Tauranga, Christchurch and Queenstown.
Private Investigator Auckland
Discreet, Licensed Investigators, With Every Case Handled Personally
When you need a private investigator in Auckland, you want someone with real experience, not someone learning on the job. Trojan Investigation and Security was established in Auckland in 2012 and is led by Will Russell, a former Metropolitan Police specialist with 31 years of law enforcement and investigative experience. Every case is handled personally, from the first confidential conversation to the final report.
We help private clients, businesses, law firms and insurers uncover the facts, whether that means gathering evidence, locating someone or verifying information, with complete discretion and to a standard that stands up in court, the Employment Relations Authority and insurance proceedings.
Based in Auckland and working across New Zealand, including Tauranga, Christchurch and Queenstown.
Our Private Investigation Services
Every investigation is planned around your situation and carried out lawfully and discreetly. We also provide security consulting and reviews, close protection, professional security drivers and project and event security, in Auckland and nationwide.
Family and Personal Investigations
Infidelity and cheating-partner investigations, child custody matters, missing persons and locating estranged or at-risk family members. We gather the facts legally and quietly, so you can make decisions with confidence. A female investigator is available if you would prefer.
Corporate Investigations
Employee misconduct, workplace theft, fraud, restraint of trade breaches and compliance issues for Auckland businesses. Our reports are ready for HR, your lawyer or the Employment Relations Authority.
Background Checks and Digital Investigations
Background checks on people, businesses and assets, social media investigations and digital footprint analysis, before you hire, partner, lend or go to court.
Covert Surveillance
Professional surveillance on foot and by vehicle, including GPS vehicle tracking where lawful, carried out by Police and Customs trained investigators. You receive a detailed report with photographs and video from our camera equipment.
How an Investigation Works
Confidential conversation. We listen, tell you honestly whether an investigation is likely to help, and explain what it would involve.
Plan and quote. A tailored plan and, wherever possible, a fixed price, so there are no surprises.
Evidence gathering. Surveillance, open source intelligence, professional databases and interviews, all carried out within the law.
Report. A clear, detailed report you or your lawyer can act on.
Follow-up. We talk you through the findings and your next steps.
Why Auckland Clients Choose Trojan
- Experience. Led by a former London Metropolitan Police specialist, with investigators trained in the New Zealand Police, government agencies and Customs.
- Personal. You deal directly with the investigator running your case. No call centre, no subcontractors, no junior staff.
- Licensed. Trojan holds a company licence from the Ministry of Justice, and every investigator holds a Certificate of Approval under the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010.
- Evidence that stands up. Detailed reports with photographs and video, suitable for court, affidavits, employment and insurance matters.
- Straight talking. An honest assessment of what is achievable before any work begins, and fixed-price quotes where possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the type of investigation, how complex it is and how long it takes. We give fixed-price quotes wherever possible, so you know what you will pay before any work begins. Contact us for a confidential, no-obligation estimate.
Yes. Private investigators must be licensed under the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010. Trojan holds a company licence from the Ministry of Justice, and every investigator holds a current Certificate of Approval.
A licensed investigator can carry out surveillance in public places, gather open source intelligence, trace people, serve legal documents, run background checks and prepare evidential reports. We cannot trespass, intercept private communications or obtain information unlawfully, and we never will.
Desktop intelligence work can often be completed within 24 to 48 hours. Surveillance may take one or more days, depending on the subject's movements and the evidence needed. We give you a realistic timeframe before we start and keep you updated throughout.
Absolutely. We do not discuss client matters with anyone, and all evidence is stored and handled securely.
Yes. Our digital investigation services cover online fraud, social media investigations and digital footprint analysis, using specialist tools while keeping your matter confidential.
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Whatever your situation, personal, corporate or legal, call or message us for a completely confidential conversation. There is no obligation and no pressure to proceed.
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